Total Yards
Penn State422
Illinois372
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Illinois at Penn State
Sep 28, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 5
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 38
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Passing Yards
Penn State188
Illinois192
Rushing Yards
Penn State241
Illinois189
Turnovers
Penn State1
Illinois2
Game Conditions
Temperature67°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
94%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Penn State19:27
Illinois17:02
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Game Story
Penn State beats Illinois 38-24
Penn State finished ahead of Illinois 38-24 on Sep 28, 2008. The result came in week 5 of the 2008 season.
Penn State finished ahead of Illinois 38-24 on Sep 28, 2008. The result came in week 5 of the 2008 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 422; Illinois 372. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 188; Illinois 192.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 422; Illinois 372
Passing yards
Penn State 188; Illinois 192
Rushing yards
Penn State 241; Illinois 189
Turnovers
Penn State 1; Illinois 2
First downs
Penn State 24; Illinois 19
Possession time
Penn State 19:27; Illinois 17:02
Third downs
Penn State 5-10; Illinois 5-12
Completions-attempts
Penn State 14-20; Illinois 13-24
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 422 | 372 |
| Passing Yards | 188 | 192 |
| Rushing Yards | 241 | 189 |
| First Downs | 24 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-10 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-10 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-20 | 13-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 19:27 | 17:02 |