Total Yards
Minnesota343
Illinois433
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Illinois at Minnesota
Nov 21, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 12
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
23 - 32
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Minnesota
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Passing Yards
Minnesota88
Illinois279
Rushing Yards
Minnesota255
Illinois154
Turnovers
Minnesota1
Illinois3
Game Conditions
Temperature23°F
Wind11 mph NW
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Minnesota24:20
Illinois35:40
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota holds off Illinois 32-23
Minnesota defeated Illinois 32-23 in Week 12 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 343-433 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 32-23. Wes Lunt pass complete to Malik Turner for 13 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) came with {'seconds': 41, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 343 total yards, 255 rushing yards, and 88 passing yards. Illinois finished with 433 total yards, including 154 on the ground and 279 through the air.
Minnesota converted 7-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Minnesota led 21-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Shannon Brooks run for 75 yds for a TD, (M. Leidner Run For Two-point Conversion).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Wes Lunt pass complete to Malik Turner for 13 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Shannon Brooks run for 5 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) (Minnesota led 7-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Mitch Leidner pass complete to Rashad Still for 1 yd for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) (Minnesota led 21-13 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Taylor Zalewski 44 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 13-14 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Shannon Brooks run for 38 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) (Minnesota led 14-10 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Taylor Zalewski 23 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 10-7 over Minnesota).
Stat Callouts
Final score
32-23
Minnesota defeated Illinois.
Total yards
343-433
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
255
Minnesota averaged 8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
88
Minnesota averaged 3.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 343 | 433 |
| Passing Yards | 88 | 279 |
| Rushing Yards | 255 | 154 |
| First Downs | 16 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-30 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-26 | 34-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 24:20 | 35:40 |