Total Yards
Michigan State259
Illinois390
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2006)
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Illinois at Michigan State
Sep 30, 2006 • Completed
Season 2006RegularWeek 5
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
23 - 20
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Michigan State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State203
Illinois138
Rushing Yards
Michigan State82
Illinois252
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Illinois1
Game Conditions
Temperature51°F
Wind10 mph S
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State17:41
Illinois18:32
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Illinois edges Michigan State 23-20
Illinois finished ahead of Michigan State 23-20 on Sep 30, 2006. The result came in week 5 of the 2006 season.
Illinois finished ahead of Michigan State 23-20 on Sep 30, 2006. The result came in week 5 of the 2006 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 390; Michigan State 259. Another key split was passing yards: Illinois 138; Michigan State 203.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Illinois 390; Michigan State 259
Passing yards
Illinois 138; Michigan State 203
Rushing yards
Illinois 252; Michigan State 82
Turnovers
Illinois 1; Michigan State 1
First downs
Illinois 20; Michigan State 14
Possession time
Illinois 18:32; Michigan State 17:41
Third downs
Illinois 5-13; Michigan State 4-13
Completions-attempts
Illinois 10-17; Michigan State 17-27
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 259 | 390 |
| Passing Yards | 203 | 138 |
| Rushing Yards | 82 | 252 |
| First Downs | 14 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 4-34 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-27 | 10-17 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 17:41 | 18:32 |