Total Yards
Illinois646
Minnesota438
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Minnesota at Illinois
Nov 3, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 10
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 55
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Passing Yards
Illinois216
Minnesota260
Rushing Yards
Illinois430
Minnesota178
Turnovers
Illinois3
Minnesota2
Game Conditions
Temperature53°F
Wind13 mph S
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois27:10
Minnesota32:50
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois pulls away from Minnesota 55-31
Illinois defeated Minnesota 55-31 in Week 10 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 646-438 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 55-31. Mohamed Ibrahim run for 4 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) came with {'seconds': 31, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 646 total yards, 430 rushing yards, and 216 passing yards. Minnesota finished with 438 total yards, including 178 on the ground and 260 through the air.
Illinois converted 4-9 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, Illinois led 24-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Reggie Corbin run for 77 yds for a TD (Chase McLaughlin KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Mohamed Ibrahim run for 4 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 7-7 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Reggie Corbin run for 72 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Dre Brown run for 72 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 14-7 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Emmit Carpenter 28 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 17-24 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Chase McLaughlin 36 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 17-7 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
AJ Bush Jr. pass complete to Ricky Smalling for 67 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 24-14 over Minnesota).
Stat Callouts
Final score
55-31
Illinois defeated Minnesota.
Total yards
646-438
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
430
Illinois averaged 12.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
216
Illinois averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-9
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
Minnesota's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 646 | 438 |
| Passing Yards | 216 | 260 |
| Rushing Yards | 430 | 178 |
| First Downs | 20 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-9 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-70 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-25 | 15-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 27:10 | 32:50 |