Total Yards
Illinois216
Ball State375
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Ball State at Illinois
Sep 2, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 1
Away
Ball State
Mid-American
Final Score
21 - 24
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Illinois
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Passing Yards
Illinois145
Ball State204
Rushing Yards
Illinois71
Ball State171
Turnovers
Illinois1
Ball State2
Game Conditions
Temperature66°F
Wind9 mph NW
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois23:27
Ball State36:33
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Game Story
Illinois edges Ball State 24-21
Illinois defeated Ball State 24-21 in Week 1 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 216-375 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 24-21. Chayce Crouch pass complete to Mike Dudek for 16 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 216 total yards, 71 rushing yards, and 145 passing yards. Ball State finished with 375 total yards, including 171 on the ground and 204 through the air.
Illinois converted 2-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Illinois led 16-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chase McLaughlin 40 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Chayce Crouch pass complete to Mike Dudek for 16 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (Illinois led 6-0 over Ball State).
Passing Touchdown
Riley Neal pass complete to Nolan Givan for 8 yds for a TD, (Morgan Hagee KICK) (Ball State led 7-6 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Mike Epstein run for 6 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 13-7 over Ball State).
Field Goal Good
Chase McLaughlin 40 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 16-7 over Ball State).
Rushing Touchdown
Malik Dunner run for 3 yds for a TD, (Morgan Hagee KICK) (Ball State led 14-16 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
James Gilbert run for 3 yds for a TD, (Morgan Hagee KICK) (Ball State led 21-16 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-21
Illinois defeated Ball State.
Total yards
216-375
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
71
Illinois averaged 2.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
145
Illinois averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-10
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
12-21
Ball State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Ball State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 216 | 375 |
| Passing Yards | 145 | 204 |
| Rushing Yards | 71 | 171 |
| First Downs | 14 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-10 | 12-21 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 2-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-19 | 21-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 23:27 | 36:33 |