Total Yards
Wisconsin430
Illinois221
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2020)
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Illinois at Wisconsin
Oct 24, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 8
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
7 - 45
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin248
Illinois87
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin182
Illinois134
Turnovers
Wisconsin1
Illinois2
Game Conditions
Temperature40°F
Wind9 mph N
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Wisconsin43:28
Illinois15:47
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin routs Illinois 45-7
Wisconsin defeated Illinois 45-7 in Week 8 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 430-221 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 45-7. Mason Stokke 10 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick) came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 430 total yards, 182 rushing yards, and 248 passing yards. Illinois finished with 221 total yards, including 134 on the ground and 87 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 8-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Wisconsin led 28-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Danny Davis 53 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Mason Stokke 10 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick) (Wisconsin led 7-0 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Ferguson 14 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick) (Wisconsin led 21-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Ferguson 5 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick) (Wisconsin led 14-0 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Danny Davis 53 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick) (Wisconsin led 28-7 over Illinois).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Tarique Barnes 39 Yd Fumble Return (James McCourt Kick) (Wisconsin led 14-7 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Collin Larsh 19 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 45-7 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-7
Wisconsin defeated Illinois.
Total yards
430-221
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
182
Wisconsin averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
248
Wisconsin averaged 11.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-14
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-10
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 430 | 221 |
| Passing Yards | 248 | 87 |
| Rushing Yards | 182 | 134 |
| First Downs | 23 | 8 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-14 | 2-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-15 | 5-60 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-21 | 8-22 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 43:28 | 15:47 |