Total Yards
Illinois309
North Carolina462
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North Carolina at Illinois
Sep 10, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 2
Away
North Carolina
ACC
Final Score
48 - 23
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Illinois
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Passing Yards
Illinois127
North Carolina265
Rushing Yards
Illinois182
North Carolina197
Turnovers
Illinois1
North Carolina1
Game Conditions
Temperature72°F
Wind15 mph NW
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois34:19
North Carolina25:41
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Game Story
North Carolina pulls away from Illinois 48-23
North Carolina defeated Illinois 48-23 in Week 2 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 462-309 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
North Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 48-23. Wes Lunt pass complete to Kendrick Foster for 15 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
North Carolina's box score carried the story: 462 total yards, 197 rushing yards, and 265 passing yards. Illinois finished with 309 total yards, including 182 on the ground and 127 through the air.
North Carolina converted 5-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, North Carolina led 24-16 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Elijah Hood run for 62 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Wes Lunt pass complete to Kendrick Foster for 15 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 14-7 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Mitch Trubisky run for 1 yd for a TD ILLINOIS Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined, (Nick Weiler KICK) (North Carolina led 7-7 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Ke'Shawn Vaughn run for 65 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Nick Weiler 49 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 10-14 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Mitch Trubisky run for 6 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (North Carolina led 17-14 over Illinois).
Safety
Elijah Hood run for a loss of 1 yard for a SAFETY (North Carolina led 24-16 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-23
North Carolina defeated Illinois.
Total yards
462-309
North Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
197
North Carolina averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
265
North Carolina averaged 10.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
North Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-18
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 309 | 462 |
| Passing Yards | 127 | 265 |
| Rushing Yards | 182 | 197 |
| First Downs | 15 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-18 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 13-99 | 6-46 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-35 | 19-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 34:19 | 25:41 |