Total Yards
Nebraska423
Illinois270
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Illinois at Nebraska
Oct 1, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 5
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
16 - 31
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Passing Yards
Nebraska220
Illinois146
Rushing Yards
Nebraska203
Illinois124
Turnovers
Nebraska2
Illinois0
Game Conditions
Temperature69°F
Wind5 mph E
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Nebraska38:01
Illinois21:59
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Nebraska beats Illinois 31-16
Nebraska defeated Illinois 31-16 in Week 5 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 423-270 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 31-16. Tommy Armstrong Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) came with {'seconds': 23, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 423 total yards, 203 rushing yards, and 220 passing yards. Illinois finished with 270 total yards, including 124 on the ground and 146 through the air.
Nebraska converted 10-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Nebraska led 10-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Terrell Newby run for 63 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Tommy Armstrong Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 7-0 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Drew Brown 29 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 10-7 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Kendrick Foster run for 31 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 7-7 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Chase McLaughlin 24 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 10-10 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Chase McLaughlin 43 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 13-10 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Chase McLaughlin 33 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 16-10 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-16
Nebraska defeated Illinois.
Total yards
423-270
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
203
Nebraska averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
220
Nebraska averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-14
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-9
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 423 | 270 |
| Passing Yards | 220 | 146 |
| Rushing Yards | 203 | 124 |
| First Downs | 23 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-14 | 2-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 7-48 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-23 | 14-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 21 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 38:01 | 21:59 |