Total Yards
Illinois315
Western Michigan437
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Western Michigan at Illinois
Sep 17, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 3
Away
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
34 - 10
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Illinois
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Passing Yards
Illinois312
Western Michigan150
Rushing Yards
Illinois3
Western Michigan287
Turnovers
Illinois2
Western Michigan0
Game Conditions
Temperature81°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Illinois vs Western Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Illinois25:00
Western Michigan35:00
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Western Michigan pulls away from Illinois 34-10
Western Michigan defeated Illinois 34-10 in Week 3 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 437-315 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Western Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 34-10. Jamauri Bogan run for 36 yds for a TD, (Butch Hampton KICK) came with {'seconds': 23, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Western Michigan the first major swing.
Western Michigan's box score carried the story: 437 total yards, 287 rushing yards, and 150 passing yards. Illinois finished with 315 total yards, including 3 on the ground and 312 through the air.
Western Michigan converted 2-11 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Western Michigan led 24-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jamauri Bogan run for 36 yds for a TD, (Butch Hampton KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jamauri Bogan run for 36 yds for a TD, (Butch Hampton KICK) (Western Michigan led 14-0 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Jamauri Bogan run for 1 yd for a TD, (Butch Hampton KICK) (Western Michigan led 7-0 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Zach Terrell run for 3 yds for a TD, (Butch Hampton KICK) (Western Michigan led 21-0 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Wes Lunt pass complete to Ainslie Johnson for 56 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 7-21 over Western Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Butch Hampton 32 yd FG GOOD (Western Michigan led 24-7 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Chase McLaughlin 22 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 10-24 over Western Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-10
Western Michigan defeated Illinois.
Total yards
437-315
Western Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
287
Western Michigan averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
150
Western Michigan averaged 11.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-11
Western Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-11
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 315 | 437 |
| Passing Yards | 312 | 150 |
| Rushing Yards | 3 | 287 |
| First Downs | 15 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-11 | 2-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-48 | 5-36 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-42 | 9-13 |
| Rushing Attempts | 15 | 54 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 25:00 | 35:00 |