Total Yards
Illinois500
Western Illinois141
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Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2015)
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Western Illinois at Illinois
Sep 12, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 2
Away
Western Illinois
Road profile
Final Score
0 - 44
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Illinois353
Western Illinois43
Rushing Yards
Illinois147
Western Illinois98
Turnovers
Illinois4
Western Illinois2
Game Conditions
Temperature63°F
Wind11 mph N
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Illinois vs Western Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Illinois38:25
Western Illinois21:35
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois routs Western Illinois 44-0
Illinois defeated Western Illinois 44-0 in Week 2 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 500-141 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 44-0. Taylor Zalewski 31 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 500 total yards, 147 rushing yards, and 353 passing yards. Western Illinois finished with 141 total yards, including 98 on the ground and 43 through the air.
Illinois converted 9-18 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-2, Illinois led 30-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Taylor Zalewski 39 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Taylor Zalewski 31 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 3-0 over Western Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Josh Ferguson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) (Illinois led 10-0 over Western Illinois).
Blocked Punt
TEAM punt blocked by blocked by Marchie Murdock return for 12 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) (Western Illinois led 0-27 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Wes Lunt pass complete to Tyler White for 1 yd for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) (Illinois led 17-0 over Western Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Taylor Zalewski 22 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 20-0 over Western Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Taylor Zalewski 39 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 30-0 over Western Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-0
Illinois defeated Western Illinois.
Total yards
500-141
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
147
Illinois averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
353
Illinois averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-18
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-15
Western Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Western Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 500 | 141 |
| Passing Yards | 353 | 43 |
| Rushing Yards | 147 | 98 |
| First Downs | 27 | 5 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-18 | 1-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 4-37 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 38-54 | 11-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 38:25 | 21:35 |