Total Yards
Illinois437
Rutgers517
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2005)
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Rutgers at Illinois
Sep 3, 2005 • Completed
Season 2005RegularWeek 1
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
30 - 33
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Illinois
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Illinois253
Rutgers352
Rushing Yards
Illinois204
Rutgers175
Turnovers
Illinois3
Rutgers0
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois18:55
Rutgers17:47
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois edges Rutgers 33-30
Illinois finished ahead of Rutgers 33-30 on Sep 3, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Illinois finished ahead of Rutgers 33-30 on Sep 3, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Illinois built the decisive edge with a 3-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Illinois 437; Rutgers 517. Another key split was passing yards: Illinois 253; Rutgers 352.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Illinois 437; Rutgers 517
Passing yards
Illinois 253; Rutgers 352
Rushing yards
Illinois 204; Rutgers 175
Turnovers
Illinois 3; Rutgers 0
First downs
Illinois 26; Rutgers 21
Possession time
Illinois 18:55; Rutgers 17:47
Third downs
Illinois 3-12; Rutgers 3-15
Completions-attempts
Illinois 24-34; Rutgers 27-44
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 437 | 517 |
| Passing Yards | 253 | 352 |
| Rushing Yards | 204 | 175 |
| First Downs | 26 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 3-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-34 | 27-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 18:55 | 17:47 |