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Penn State at Illinois
Oct 3, 2009 • Completed
Away
Penn State
Big Ten

Final Score
35 - 17

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Game Conditions
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Penn State pulls away from Illinois 35-17
Penn State finished ahead of Illinois 35-17 on Oct 3, 2009. The result came in week 5 of the 2009 season.
Penn State finished ahead of Illinois 35-17 on Oct 3, 2009. The result came in week 5 of the 2009 season.
Penn State built the decisive edge with a 18-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Penn State 513; Illinois 393. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 175; Illinois 285.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 513; Illinois 393
Passing yards
Penn State 175; Illinois 285
Rushing yards
Penn State 338; Illinois 130
Turnovers
Penn State 1; Illinois 2
First downs
Penn State 25; Illinois 20
Possession time
Penn State 20:36; Illinois 16:04
Third downs
Penn State 8-12; Illinois 7-16
Completions-attempts
Penn State 17-25; Illinois 20-37
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 393 | 513 |
| Passing Yards | 285 | 175 |
| Rushing Yards | 130 | 338 |
| First Downs | 20 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 8-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-50 | 4-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-37 | 17-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 5 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 16:04 | 20:36 |