Total Yards
Minnesota487
Illinois248
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Illinois at Minnesota
Oct 5, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 6
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 40
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Minnesota
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Passing Yards
Minnesota155
Illinois157
Rushing Yards
Minnesota332
Illinois91
Turnovers
Minnesota2
Illinois1
Game Conditions
ConditionOvercast
Temperature52°F
Wind14 mph S
Humidity
95%
Precipitation
0.01 in
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Possession Split
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Minnesota35:44
Illinois24:16
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Game Story
Minnesota pulls away from Illinois 40-17
Minnesota defeated Illinois 40-17 in Week 6 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 487-248 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 40-17. Tanner Morgan pass intercepted for a TD Dele Harding return for 40 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 487 total yards, 332 rushing yards, and 155 passing yards. Illinois finished with 248 total yards, including 91 on the ground and 157 through the air.
Minnesota converted 2-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Minnesota led 16-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tanner Morgan pass intercepted for a TD Dele Harding return for 40 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass intercepted for a TD Dele Harding return for 40 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Minnesota led 0-7 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Michael Lantz 28 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 3-7 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Shannon Brooks run for 21 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed) (Minnesota led 16-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 12 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK) (Minnesota led 10-7 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
James McCourt 46 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 10-16 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Chris Autman-Bell for 10 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK) (Minnesota led 23-10 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
40-17
Minnesota defeated Illinois.
Total yards
487-248
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
332
Minnesota averaged 6.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
155
Minnesota averaged 9.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-10
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 487 | 248 |
| Passing Yards | 155 | 157 |
| Rushing Yards | 332 | 91 |
| First Downs | 24 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-10 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-25 | 8-80 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-17 | 20-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 52 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 35:44 | 24:16 |