Total Yards
North Carolina471
Illinois399
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2015)
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Illinois at North Carolina
Sep 19, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 3
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
14 - 48
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North Carolina
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Carolina217
Illinois172
Rushing Yards
North Carolina254
Illinois227
Turnovers
North Carolina1
Illinois1
Game Conditions
Temperature82°F
Wind5 mph W
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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North Carolina24:13
Illinois35:47
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
North Carolina pulls away from Illinois 48-14
North Carolina defeated Illinois 48-14 in Week 3 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 471-399 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
North Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 48-14. Romar Morris run for 7 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving North Carolina the first major swing.
North Carolina's box score carried the story: 471 total yards, 254 rushing yards, and 217 passing yards. Illinois finished with 399 total yards, including 227 on the ground and 172 through the air.
North Carolina converted 4-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, North Carolina led 20-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nick Weiler 48 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Romar Morris run for 7 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (North Carolina led 10-0 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Nick Weiler 48 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 3-0 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Nick Weiler 32 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 13-0 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Josh Ferguson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) (Illinois led 7-13 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Marquise Williams pass complete to Quinshad Davis for 9 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (North Carolina led 20-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Marquise Williams pass complete to Ryan Switzer for 34 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (North Carolina led 27-7 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-14
North Carolina defeated Illinois.
Total yards
471-399
North Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
254
North Carolina averaged 6.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
217
North Carolina averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
North Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-20
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 471 | 399 |
| Passing Yards | 217 | 172 |
| Rushing Yards | 254 | 227 |
| First Downs | 23 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 9-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-51 | 8-75 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-26 | 19-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 24:13 | 35:47 |