Total Yards
Illinois304
Michigan State490
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Michigan State at Illinois
Nov 5, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 10
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
27 - 31
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Illinois
Big Ten
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Passing Yards
Illinois140
Michigan State315
Rushing Yards
Illinois164
Michigan State175
Turnovers
Illinois0
Michigan State1
Game Conditions
Temperature57°F
Wind8 mph SW
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois18:24
Michigan State41:36
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois holds off Michigan State 31-27
Illinois defeated Michigan State 31-27 in Week 10 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 304-490 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 31-27. Michael Geiger 46 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 304 total yards, 164 rushing yards, and 140 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 490 total yards, including 175 on the ground and 315 through the air.
Illinois converted 4-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Illinois led 7-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kendrick Foster run for 64 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Michael Geiger 46 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 3-0 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Michael Geiger 34 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 6-0 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Kendrick Foster run for 19 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 7-6 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Kendrick Foster run for 64 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 14-9 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Gerald Holmes run for 6 yds for a TD, (Tyler O'Connor pass to R.J. Shelton for Two-Point Conversion) (Michigan State led 17-17 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Chase McLaughlin 42 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 17-9 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-27
Illinois defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
304-490
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
164
Illinois averaged 6.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
140
Illinois averaged 4.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-19
Michigan State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 304 | 490 |
| Passing Yards | 140 | 315 |
| Rushing Yards | 164 | 175 |
| First Downs | 14 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 8-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-10 | 10-89 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-29 | 29-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 18:24 | 41:36 |