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Illinois at Penn State
Oct 21, 2006 • Completed
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Illinois
Big Ten

Final Score
12 - 26

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Game Story
Penn State beats Illinois 26-12
Penn State finished ahead of Illinois 26-12 on Oct 21, 2006. The result came in week 8 of the 2006 season.
Penn State finished ahead of Illinois 26-12 on Oct 21, 2006. The result came in week 8 of the 2006 season.
Penn State built the decisive edge with a 14-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Penn State 184; Illinois 358. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 163; Illinois 200.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 184; Illinois 358
Passing yards
Penn State 163; Illinois 200
Rushing yards
Penn State 40; Illinois 202
Turnovers
Penn State 2; Illinois 6
First downs
Penn State 10; Illinois 19
Possession time
Penn State 17:27; Illinois 18:03
Third downs
Penn State 6-16; Illinois 2-14
Completions-attempts
Penn State 18-34; Illinois 13-33
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 184 | 358 |
| Passing Yards | 163 | 200 |
| Rushing Yards | 40 | 202 |
| First Downs | 10 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-16 | 2-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-15 | 6-37 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 6 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-34 | 13-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 17:27 | 18:03 |