Total Yards
Illinois333
Wisconsin419
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Wisconsin at Illinois
Oct 24, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 8
Away
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 13
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Illinois
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Illinois278
Wisconsin281
Rushing Yards
Illinois55
Wisconsin138
Turnovers
Illinois2
Wisconsin2
Game Conditions
Temperature64°F
Wind22 mph W
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois19:51
Wisconsin40:09
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin beats Illinois 24-13
Wisconsin defeated Illinois 24-13 in Week 8 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 419-333 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 24-13. Taylor Zalewski 37 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 21, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 419 total yards, 138 rushing yards, and 281 passing yards. Illinois finished with 333 total yards, including 55 on the ground and 278 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 9-16 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Wisconsin led 10-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Rafael Gaglianone 26 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Taylor Zalewski 37 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 3-0 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Bart Houston pass complete to Robert Wheelwright for 23 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-3 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Rafael Gaglianone 26 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 10-3 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Taylor Zalewski 25 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 6-10 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Alec Ingold run for 2 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 17-13 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Ke'Shawn Vaughn run for 36 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) (Illinois led 13-10 over Wisconsin).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-13
Wisconsin defeated Illinois.
Total yards
419-333
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
138
Wisconsin averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
281
Wisconsin averaged 7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-16
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 333 | 419 |
| Passing Yards | 278 | 281 |
| Rushing Yards | 55 | 138 |
| First Downs | 15 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 9-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-50 | 4-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-43 | 25-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 13 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 19:51 | 40:09 |