Total Yards
Illinois299
Nebraska674
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Nebraska at Illinois
Sep 22, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 4
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
42 - 38
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Illinois
Big Ten
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Passing Yards
Illinois78
Nebraska328
Rushing Yards
Illinois221
Nebraska346
Turnovers
Illinois1
Nebraska4
Game Conditions
Temperature77°F
Wind7 mph S
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois22:56
Nebraska37:04
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Nebraska holds off Illinois 42-38
Nebraska defeated Illinois 42-38 in Week 4 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 674-299 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 42-38. Adrian Martinez pass complete to Jack Stoll for 6 yds for a TD, (Lane McCallum KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 674 total yards, 346 rushing yards, and 328 passing yards. Illinois finished with 299 total yards, including 221 on the ground and 78 through the air.
Nebraska converted 11-19 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-1, Nebraska led 14-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Adrian Martinez pass complete to Wan'Dale Robinson for 27 yds for a TD, (Lane McCallum KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez pass complete to Jack Stoll for 6 yds for a TD, (Lane McCallum KICK) (Nebraska led 7-14 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Josh Imatorbhebhe for 26 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 14-0 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Reggie Corbin run for 66 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Ra'Von Bonner run for 2 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 21-7 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez pass complete to Wan'Dale Robinson for 27 yds for a TD, (Lane McCallum KICK) (Nebraska led 14-21 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez pass complete to Wan'Dale Robinson for 3 yds for a TD, (Lane McCallum KICK) (Nebraska led 21-28 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-38
Nebraska defeated Illinois.
Total yards
674-299
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
346
Nebraska averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
328
Nebraska averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-19
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-12
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 299 | 674 |
| Passing Yards | 78 | 328 |
| Rushing Yards | 221 | 346 |
| First Downs | 14 | 32 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-12 | 11-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-30 | 10-70 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-24 | 22-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 64 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 22:56 | 37:04 |