Total Yards
Rutgers385
Illinois320
← Back to Game Stats Explorer
Standard
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
Game Center
Illinois at Rutgers
Oct 15, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 7
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 7
IR
Home
Rutgers
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rutgers182
Illinois92
Rushing Yards
Rutgers203
Illinois228
Turnovers
Rutgers5
Illinois1
Game Conditions
Temperature62°F
Wind6 mph
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Rutgers vs Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Rutgers32:48
Illinois27:12
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Illinois beats Rutgers 24-7
Illinois defeated Rutgers 24-7 in Week 7 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 320-385 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 24-7. Chayce Crouch pass complete to Kendrick Foster for 5 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 8} left in the quarter 2, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 320 total yards, 228 rushing yards, and 92 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 385 total yards, including 203 on the ground and 182 through the air.
Illinois converted 4-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-5, Illinois led 7-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chase McLaughlin 37 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Chayce Crouch pass complete to Kendrick Foster for 5 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Chase McLaughlin 37 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 17-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Kendrick Foster run for 5 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 14-0 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Giovanni Rescigno pass complete to Nick Arcidiacono for 3 yds for a TD, (David Bonagura KICK) (Rutgers led 7-17 over Illinois).
Interception Return Touchdown
Giovanni Rescigno pass intercepted for a TD Darius Mosely return for 78 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Rutgers led 7-24 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-7
Illinois defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
320-385
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
228
Illinois averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
92
Illinois averaged 6.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-16
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 385 | 320 |
| Passing Yards | 182 | 92 |
| Rushing Yards | 203 | 228 |
| First Downs | 23 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-36 | 6-60 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-30 | 6-14 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 32:48 | 27:12 |