Total Yards
Illinois550
Minnesota312
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Minnesota at Illinois
Oct 11, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 7
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final Score
27 - 20
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Illinois
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Illinois492
Minnesota214
Rushing Yards
Illinois88
Minnesota116
Turnovers
Illinois4
Minnesota1
Game Conditions
Temperature75°F
Wind3 mph N
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Illinois vs Minnesota box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Illinois18:28
Minnesota18:12
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Minnesota holds off Illinois 27-20
Minnesota finished ahead of Illinois 27-20 on Oct 11, 2008. The result came in week 7 of the 2008 season.
Minnesota finished ahead of Illinois 27-20 on Oct 11, 2008. The result came in week 7 of the 2008 season.
Minnesota 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: Minnesota 312; Illinois 550. Another key split was passing yards: Minnesota 214; Illinois 492.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Minnesota 312; Illinois 550
Passing yards
Minnesota 214; Illinois 492
Rushing yards
Minnesota 116; Illinois 88
Turnovers
Minnesota 1; Illinois 4
First downs
Minnesota 16; Illinois 25
Possession time
Minnesota 18:12; Illinois 18:28
Third downs
Minnesota 5-13; Illinois 5-13
Completions-attempts
Minnesota 19-27; Illinois 26-42
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 550 | 312 |
| Passing Yards | 492 | 214 |
| Rushing Yards | 88 | 116 |
| First Downs | 25 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-46 | 6-59 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-42 | 19-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 18:28 | 18:12 |