Total Yards
Michigan State526
Illinois405
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Illinois at Michigan State
Nov 9, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 11
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
37 - 34
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Passing Yards
Michigan State251
Illinois369
Rushing Yards
Michigan State275
Illinois36
Turnovers
Michigan State4
Illinois2
Game Conditions
Temperature42°F
Wind11 mph SW
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Michigan State37:39
Illinois22:16
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Game Story
Illinois edges Michigan State 37-34
Illinois defeated Michigan State 37-34 in Week 11 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 405-526 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 37-34. Elijah Collins run for 1 yd for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 405 total yards, 36 rushing yards, and 369 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 526 total yards, including 275 on the ground and 251 through the air.
Illinois converted 4-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, Illinois led 10-28 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brandon Peters pass complete to Josh Imatorbhebhe for 83 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Elijah Collins run for 1 yd for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke run for 42 yds for a TD MICHIGAN ST Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (-15 Yards) to the Illin 18 ILLINOIS Penalty, offside defense (5 Yards) to the Illin 13 (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 14-3 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
James McCourt 40 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 3-7 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Tre Mosley for 18 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 21-3 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Elijah Collins run for 6 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 28-3 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Josh Imatorbhebhe for 46 yds for a TD (Illinois led 10-28 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-34
Illinois defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
405-526
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
36
Illinois averaged 1.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
369
Illinois averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-17
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Michigan State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 526 | 405 |
| Passing Yards | 251 | 369 |
| Rushing Yards | 275 | 36 |
| First Downs | 27 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-15 | 4-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 9-94 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-36 | 22-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 37:39 | 22:16 |