Total Yards
Minnesota337
Illinois282
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Illinois at Minnesota
Oct 21, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 8
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 24
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Minnesota
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Passing Yards
Minnesota47
Illinois161
Rushing Yards
Minnesota290
Illinois121
Turnovers
Minnesota3
Illinois2
Game Conditions
Temperature66°F
Wind16 mph S
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Minnesota29:43
Illinois30:17
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota holds off Illinois 24-17
Minnesota defeated Illinois 24-17 in Week 8 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 337-282 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. Demry Croft pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 8 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 337 total yards, 290 rushing yards, and 47 passing yards. Illinois finished with 282 total yards, including 121 on the ground and 161 through the air.
Minnesota converted 3-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, Minnesota led 7-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Emmit Carpenter 20 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Demry Croft pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 8 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 7-0 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Ra'Von Bonner run for 6 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 7-7 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Emmit Carpenter 20 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 10-7 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Chase McLaughlin 28 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 10-10 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Jeff George Jr. pass complete to Ricky Smalling for 14 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 17-24 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Kobe McCrary run for 4 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 17-10 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
Minnesota defeated Illinois.
Total yards
337-282
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
290
Minnesota averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
47
Minnesota averaged 3.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-11
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-16
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 337 | 282 |
| Passing Yards | 47 | 161 |
| Rushing Yards | 290 | 121 |
| First Downs | 22 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-10 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 5-14 | 20-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 56 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 29:43 | 30:17 |