Total Yards
Illinois435
Missouri429
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2007)
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Missouri at Illinois
Sep 1, 2007 • Completed
Season 2007RegularWeek 1
Away
Missouri
SEC
Final Score
40 - 34
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Illinois
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Illinois343
Missouri387
Rushing Yards
Illinois119
Missouri70
Turnovers
Illinois5
Missouri3
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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Illinois18:44
Missouri18:03
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Missouri holds off Illinois 40-34
Missouri finished ahead of Illinois 40-34 on Sep 1, 2007. The result came in week 1 of the 2007 season.
Missouri finished ahead of Illinois 40-34 on Sep 1, 2007. The result came in week 1 of the 2007 season.
Missouri built the decisive edge with a 6-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Missouri 429; Illinois 435. Another key split was passing yards: Missouri 387; Illinois 343.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Missouri 429; Illinois 435
Passing yards
Missouri 387; Illinois 343
Rushing yards
Missouri 70; Illinois 119
Turnovers
Missouri 3; Illinois 5
First downs
Missouri 24; Illinois 23
Possession time
Missouri 18:03; Illinois 18:44
Third downs
Missouri 8-19; Illinois 5-14
Completions-attempts
Missouri 37-54; Illinois 23-40
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 435 | 429 |
| Passing Yards | 343 | 387 |
| Rushing Yards | 119 | 70 |
| First Downs | 23 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 8-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-55 | 8-48 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-40 | 37-54 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 18:44 | 18:03 |