Total Yards
Illinois376
Western Illinois361
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Western Illinois at Illinois
Sep 8, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 2
Away
Western Illinois
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Final Score
14 - 34
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Passing Yards
Illinois138
Western Illinois295
Rushing Yards
Illinois238
Western Illinois66
Turnovers
Illinois0
Western Illinois3
Game Conditions
Temperature64°F
Wind18 mph NE
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois33:17
Western Illinois26:43
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Game Story
Illinois beats Western Illinois 34-14
Illinois defeated Western Illinois 34-14 in Week 2 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 376-361 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 34-14. Sean McGuire pass complete to George Wahee for 20 yds for a TD (Sam Crosa KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Western Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 376 total yards, 238 rushing yards, and 138 passing yards. Western Illinois finished with 361 total yards, including 66 on the ground and 295 through the air.
Illinois converted 3-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Illinois led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chase McLaughlin 54 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sean McGuire pass complete to George Wahee for 20 yds for a TD (Sam Crosa KICK) (Western Illinois led 7-0 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
M.J. Rivers pass complete to Edwin Carter for 16 yds for a TD (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 14-7 over Western Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
M.J. Rivers pass complete to Edwin Carter for 18 yds for a TD (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 7-7 over Western Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Sean McGuire pass complete to Tony Tate for 49 yds for a TD (Sam Crosa KICK) ILLINOIS Penalty, roughing the kicker ( Yards) declined (Western Illinois led 14-24 over Illinois).
Blocked Punt
Adam Fellner punt blocked by blocked by Stanley Green return for 2 yds for a TD (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Western Illinois led 7-24 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Chase McLaughlin 54 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 17-7 over Western Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-14
Illinois defeated Western Illinois.
Total yards
376-361
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
238
Illinois averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
138
Illinois averaged 6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-13
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Western Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Western Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 376 | 361 |
| Passing Yards | 138 | 295 |
| Rushing Yards | 238 | 66 |
| First Downs | 20 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-13 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 14-153 | 6-57 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-23 | 26-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 21 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 33:17 | 26:43 |