Total Yards
Illinois401
Akron192
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2019)
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Akron at Illinois
Aug 31, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 1
Away
Akron
Mid-American
Final Score
3 - 42
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Passing Yards
Illinois194
Akron128
Rushing Yards
Illinois207
Akron64
Turnovers
Illinois0
Akron2
Game Conditions
Temperature68°F
Wind13 mph E
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Illinois28:23
Akron31:37
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Game Story
Illinois routs Akron 42-3
Illinois defeated Akron 42-3 in Week 1 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 401-192 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 42-3. Reggie Corbin run for 3 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 401 total yards, 207 rushing yards, and 194 passing yards. Akron finished with 192 total yards, including 64 on the ground and 128 through the air.
Illinois converted 9-15 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Illinois led 28-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brandon Peters run for 20 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Reggie Corbin run for 3 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Akron).
Field Goal Good
Jerry Fitschen 42 yd FG GOOD (Akron led 3-7 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Ra'Von Bonner run for 10 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 14-3 over Akron).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Trevon Sidney for 10 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 21-3 over Akron).
Rushing Touchdown
Brandon Peters run for 20 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 28-3 over Akron).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Justice Williams for 9 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 35-3 over Akron).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-3
Illinois defeated Akron.
Total yards
401-192
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
207
Illinois averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
194
Illinois averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-15
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
Akron's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 401 | 192 |
| Passing Yards | 194 | 128 |
| Rushing Yards | 207 | 64 |
| First Downs | 22 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-15 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-75 | 5-36 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-25 | 12-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 28:23 | 31:37 |