Total Yards
Nebraska606
Illinois509
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Illinois at Nebraska
Nov 10, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 11
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
35 - 54
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Passing Yards
Nebraska290
Illinois126
Rushing Yards
Nebraska316
Illinois383
Turnovers
Nebraska2
Illinois5
Game Conditions
Temperature23°F
Wind22 mph SE
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Nebraska29:49
Illinois30:11
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Nebraska beats Illinois 54-35
Nebraska defeated Illinois 54-35 in Week 11 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 606-509 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 54-35. Adrian Martinez pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 37 yds for a TD (Barret Pickering KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 606 total yards, 316 rushing yards, and 290 passing yards. Illinois finished with 509 total yards, including 383 on the ground and 126 through the air.
Nebraska converted 4-12 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-5, Nebraska led 38-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Devine Ozigbo run for 66 yds for a TD (Barret Pickering KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 37 yds for a TD (Barret Pickering KICK) (Nebraska led 7-0 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 32 yds for a TD (Barret Pickering KICK) (Nebraska led 21-14 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
AJ Bush Jr. run for 8 yds for a TD (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 14-14 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
AJ Bush Jr. run for 11 yds for a TD (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 7-7 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez run for 9 yds for a TD ILLINOIS Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined (Barret Pickering KICK) (Nebraska led 14-7 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
AJ Bush Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 21-31 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
54-35
Nebraska defeated Illinois.
Total yards
606-509
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
316
Nebraska averaged 9.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
290
Nebraska averaged 8.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-13
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 606 | 509 |
| Passing Yards | 290 | 126 |
| Rushing Yards | 316 | 383 |
| First Downs | 22 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 7-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-72 | 7-66 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-34 | 11-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 49 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 5 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 29:49 | 30:11 |