Total Yards
Nebraska392
Illinois490
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Illinois at Nebraska
Nov 21, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 12
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
41 - 23
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Passing Yards
Nebraska177
Illinois205
Rushing Yards
Nebraska215
Illinois285
Turnovers
Nebraska5
Illinois0
Game Conditions
Temperature42°F
Wind6 mph SE
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Nebraska23:39
Illinois34:09
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois beats Nebraska 41-23
Illinois defeated Nebraska 41-23 in Week 12 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 490-392 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 41-23. Chase Brown run for 2 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) came with {'seconds': 39, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 490 total yards, 285 rushing yards, and 205 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 392 total yards, including 215 on the ground and 177 through the air.
Illinois converted 11-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-5, Illinois led 28-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brandon Peters pass complete to Josh Imatorbhebhe for 28 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Chase Brown run for 2 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 14-7 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Chase Brown run for 3 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Luke McCaffrey run for 5 yds for a TD (Connor Culp KICK) (Nebraska led 7-7 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Mike Epstein run for 1 yd for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 28-10 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Josh Imatorbhebhe for 28 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 21-7 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Connor Culp 30 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 10-21 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-23
Illinois defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
490-392
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
285
Illinois averaged 5.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
205
Illinois averaged 8.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-17
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 392 | 490 |
| Passing Yards | 177 | 205 |
| Rushing Yards | 215 | 285 |
| First Downs | 25 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 11-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-66 | 3-31 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-30 | 18-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 52 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 23:39 | 34:09 |