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Rutgers at Illinois
Nov 2, 2019 • Completed
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Rutgers
Big Ten

Final Score
10 - 38

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58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Illinois pulls away from Rutgers 38-10
Illinois defeated Rutgers 38-10 in Week 10 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 295-271 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 38-10. Dre Brown run for 10 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) came with {'seconds': 38, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 295 total yards, 175 rushing yards, and 120 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 271 total yards, including 185 on the ground and 86 through the air.
Illinois converted 5-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Illinois led 10-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brandon Peters pass complete to Josh Imatorbhebhe for 52 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Dre Brown run for 10 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
James McCourt 33 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 10-0 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Johnny Langan pass complete to Mohamed Jabbie for 31 yds for a TD, (Justin Davidovicz KICK) (Rutgers led 7-10 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Justin Davidovicz 25 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 10-10 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Dre Brown run for 2 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 17-10 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Josh Imatorbhebhe for 52 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 31-10 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-10
Illinois defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
295-271
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
175
Illinois averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
120
Illinois averaged 10.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-11
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 295 | 271 |
| Passing Yards | 120 | 86 |
| Rushing Yards | 175 | 185 |
| First Downs | 12 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 2-18 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 6-11 | 5-10 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 20:32 | 34:09 |