Total Yards
Illinois464
Eastern Michigan480
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Eastern Michigan at Illinois
Sep 14, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 3
Away
Eastern Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
34 - 31
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Passing Yards
Illinois297
Eastern Michigan316
Rushing Yards
Illinois167
Eastern Michigan164
Turnovers
Illinois2
Eastern Michigan1
Game Conditions
Temperature75°F
Wind0 mph
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Illinois28:13
Eastern Michigan31:47
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Eastern Michigan edges Illinois 34-31
Eastern Michigan defeated Illinois 34-31 in Week 3 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 480-464 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Eastern Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 34-31. Mike Glass III pass complete to Mathew Sexton for 54 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Eastern Michigan the first major swing.
Eastern Michigan's box score carried the story: 480 total yards, 164 rushing yards, and 316 passing yards. Illinois finished with 464 total yards, including 167 on the ground and 297 through the air.
Eastern Michigan converted 3-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Eastern Michigan led 23-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Mike Glass III pass complete to Mathew Sexton for 54 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Mike Glass III pass complete to Mathew Sexton for 54 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK) (Eastern Michigan led 14-10 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Ricky Smalling for 14 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) EASTRN MICHIGAN Penalty, Defensive offside ( Yards) declined (Illinois led 10-7 over Eastern Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Ra'Von Bonner run for 4 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 17-14 over Eastern Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Mike Glass III pass complete to Arthur Jackson III for 26 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK) (Eastern Michigan led 7-3 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
James McCourt 57 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 3-0 over Eastern Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Chad Ryland 52 yd FG GOOD (Eastern Michigan led 23-17 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-31
Eastern Michigan defeated Illinois.
Total yards
480-464
Eastern Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
164
Eastern Michigan averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
316
Eastern Michigan averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-13
Eastern Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-17
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Eastern Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 464 | 480 |
| Passing Yards | 297 | 316 |
| Rushing Yards | 167 | 164 |
| First Downs | 24 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-17 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-80 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-37 | 23-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 28:13 | 31:47 |