Total Yards
UConn285
Illinois357
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Illinois at UConn
Sep 7, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 2
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 23
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Passing Yards
UConn275
Illinois227
Rushing Yards
UConn10
Illinois130
Turnovers
UConn3
Illinois3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature72°F
Wind12 mph W
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
UConn vs Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
UConn30:45
Illinois29:15
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois holds off UConn 31-23
Illinois defeated UConn 31-23 in Week 2 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 357-285 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 31-23. Clayton Harris 35 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving UConn the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 357 total yards, 130 rushing yards, and 227 passing yards. UConn finished with 285 total yards, including 10 on the ground and 275 through the air.
Illinois converted 6-11 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-3, Illinois led 24-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was James McCourt 53 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Clayton Harris 35 yd FG GOOD (UConn led 10-0 over Illinois).
Interception Return Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass intercepted for a TD Tyler Coyle return for 52 yds for a TD, (Clayton Harris KICK) (Illinois led 0-7 over UConn).
Field Goal Good
Clayton Harris 29 yd FG GOOD (UConn led 13-0 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Daniel Barker for 18 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 21-13 over UConn).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Josh Imatorbhebhe for 9 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 14-13 over UConn).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Ra'Von Bonner for 28 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 7-13 over UConn).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-23
Illinois defeated UConn.
Total yards
357-285
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
130
Illinois averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
227
Illinois averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
UConn's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UConn | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 285 | 357 |
| Passing Yards | 275 | 227 |
| Rushing Yards | 10 | 130 |
| First Downs | 16 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 6-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-34 | 9-98 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-31 | 24-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 30:45 | 29:15 |