Total Yards
Western Michigan365
Illinois443
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
Game Center
Illinois at Western Michigan
Nov 8, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 11
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 23
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Western Michigan
Mid-American
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Western Michigan314
Illinois337
Rushing Yards
Western Michigan64
Illinois115
Turnovers
Western Michigan1
Illinois2
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Western Michigan vs Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Western Michigan20:05
Illinois16:35
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Western Michigan holds off Illinois 23-17
Western Michigan finished ahead of Illinois 23-17 on Nov 8, 2008. The result came in week 11 of the 2008 season.
Western Michigan finished ahead of Illinois 23-17 on Nov 8, 2008. The result came in week 11 of the 2008 season.
Western Michigan 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: Western Michigan 365; Illinois 443. Another key split was passing yards: Western Michigan 314; Illinois 337.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Western Michigan 365; Illinois 443
Passing yards
Western Michigan 314; Illinois 337
Rushing yards
Western Michigan 64; Illinois 115
Turnovers
Western Michigan 1; Illinois 2
First downs
Western Michigan 20; Illinois 21
Possession time
Western Michigan 20:05; Illinois 16:35
Third downs
Western Michigan 7-15; Illinois 1-13
Completions-attempts
Western Michigan 28-40; Illinois 20-45
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Western Michigan | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 365 | 443 |
| Passing Yards | 314 | 337 |
| Rushing Yards | 64 | 115 |
| First Downs | 20 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 1-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-30 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-40 | 20-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 20:05 | 16:35 |