Total Yards
Illinois336
Penn State427
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2007)
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Penn State at Illinois
Sep 29, 2007 • Completed
Season 2007RegularWeek 5
Away
Penn State
Big Ten
Final Score
20 - 27
PSI
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Illinois
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Illinois120
Penn State318
Rushing Yards
Illinois216
Penn State129
Turnovers
Illinois2
Penn State4
Game Conditions
Temperature77°F
Wind13 mph S
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Illinois vs Penn State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Illinois16:20
Penn State20:07
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Illinois holds off Penn State 27-20
Illinois finished ahead of Penn State 27-20 on Sep 29, 2007. The result came in week 5 of the 2007 season.
Illinois finished ahead of Penn State 27-20 on Sep 29, 2007. The result came in week 5 of the 2007 season.
Illinois built the decisive edge with a 7-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Illinois 336; Penn State 427. Another key split was passing yards: Illinois 120; Penn State 318.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Illinois 336; Penn State 427
Passing yards
Illinois 120; Penn State 318
Rushing yards
Illinois 216; Penn State 129
Turnovers
Illinois 2; Penn State 4
First downs
Illinois 17; Penn State 18
Possession time
Illinois 16:20; Penn State 20:07
Third downs
Illinois 6-15; Penn State 5-17
Completions-attempts
Illinois 11-27; Penn State 21-38
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 336 | 427 |
| Passing Yards | 120 | 318 |
| Rushing Yards | 216 | 129 |
| First Downs | 17 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-43 | 4-20 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-27 | 21-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 16:20 | 20:07 |