Total Yards
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Northern Illinois at Illinois
Sep 18, 2010 • Completed
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West

Final Score
22 - 28

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52%
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Game Story
Illinois holds off Northern Illinois 28-22
Illinois finished ahead of Northern Illinois 28-22 on Sep 18, 2010. The result came in week 3 of the 2010 season.
Illinois finished ahead of Northern Illinois 28-22 on Sep 18, 2010. The result came in week 3 of the 2010 season.
Illinois 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: Illinois 389; Northern Illinois 390. Another key split was passing yards: Illinois 74; Northern Illinois 243.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Illinois 389; Northern Illinois 390
Passing yards
Illinois 74; Northern Illinois 243
Rushing yards
Illinois 319; Northern Illinois 163
Turnovers
Illinois 0; Northern Illinois 1
First downs
Illinois 22; Northern Illinois 19
Possession time
Illinois 19:10; Northern Illinois 17:30
Third downs
Illinois 5-14; Northern Illinois 6-12
Completions-attempts
Illinois 8-16; Northern Illinois 20-26
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 389 | 390 |
| Passing Yards | 74 | 243 |
| Rushing Yards | 319 | 163 |
| First Downs | 22 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 6-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-85 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 8-16 | 20-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 19:10 | 17:30 |