Total Yards
Illinois378
Middle Tennessee368
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Middle Tennessee at Illinois
Sep 26, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 4
Away
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
Final Score
25 - 27
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Passing Yards
Illinois238
Middle Tennessee330
Rushing Yards
Illinois140
Middle Tennessee38
Turnovers
Illinois0
Middle Tennessee1
Game Conditions
Temperature79°F
Wind13 mph E
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois29:18
Middle Tennessee30:42
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Game Story
Illinois edges Middle Tennessee 27-25
Illinois defeated Middle Tennessee 27-25 in Week 4 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 378-368 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 27-25. Wes Lunt pass complete to Malik Turner for 5 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 378 total yards, 140 rushing yards, and 238 passing yards. Middle Tennessee finished with 368 total yards, including 38 on the ground and 330 through the air.
Illinois converted 8-19 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Illinois led 17-12 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Taylor Zalewski 51 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Wes Lunt pass complete to Malik Turner for 5 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Cody Clark 42 yd FG GOOD (Middle Tennessee led 3-7 over Illinois).
Blocked Punt
TEAM punt blocked by blocked by Clayton Fejedelem return for no gain for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) (Middle Tennessee led 3-14 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Brent Stockstill pass complete to Richie James for 63 yds for a TD, (Cody Clark KICK) (Middle Tennessee led 12-14 over Illinois).
Safety
Wes Lunt run for a loss of 1 yard, Wes Lunt fumbled, recovered by TEAM for a SAFETY (Illinois led 14-5 over Middle Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Taylor Zalewski 23 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 17-12 over Middle Tennessee).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-25
Illinois defeated Middle Tennessee.
Total yards
378-368
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
140
Illinois averaged 3.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
238
Illinois averaged 4.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-19
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-18
Middle Tennessee's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Middle Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 378 | 368 |
| Passing Yards | 238 | 330 |
| Rushing Yards | 140 | 38 |
| First Downs | 25 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-19 | 5-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-55 | 7-59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-49 | 29-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 29:18 | 30:42 |