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Minnesota at Illinois
Nov 7, 2020 • Completed
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Minnesota
Big Ten

Final Score
41 - 14

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Game Conditions
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Minnesota pulls away from Illinois 41-14
Minnesota defeated Illinois 41-14 in Week 10 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 541-275 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 41-14. Treyson Potts 9 Yd Run (Michael Lantz Kick) came with {'seconds': 29, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 541 total yards, 325 rushing yards, and 216 passing yards. Illinois finished with 275 total yards, including 169 on the ground and 106 through the air.
Minnesota converted 8-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Minnesota led 28-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Treyson Potts 9 Yd Run (Michael Lantz Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Treyson Potts 9 Yd Run (Michael Lantz Kick) (Minnesota led 7-0 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Mohamed Ibrahim run for 1 yd for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (Minnesota led 21-0 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Mike Epstein run for 1 yd for a TD (Caleb Griffin KICK) (Illinois led 7-21 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Mohamed Ibrahim run for 2 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (Minnesota led 28-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 5 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (Minnesota led 14-0 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Mohamed Ibrahim run for 1 yd for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (Minnesota led 35-7 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-14
Minnesota defeated Illinois.
Total yards
541-275
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
325
Minnesota averaged 6.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
216
Minnesota averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-10
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 275 | 541 |
| Passing Yards | 106 | 216 |
| Rushing Yards | 169 | 325 |
| First Downs | 14 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 8-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-115 | 2-22 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 6-17 | 17-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 5 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 22:25 | 37:35 |