Total Yards
Illinois348
Iowa424
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Iowa at Illinois
Dec 5, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 14
Away
Iowa
Big Ten
Final Score
35 - 21
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Illinois
Big Ten
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Passing Yards
Illinois199
Iowa220
Rushing Yards
Illinois149
Iowa204
Turnovers
Illinois0
Iowa0
Game Conditions
Temperature44°F
Wind5 mph NE
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois29:27
Iowa30:33
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Iowa beats Illinois 35-21
Iowa defeated Illinois 35-21 in Week 14 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 424-348 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa set the terms early in a game that finished 35-21. Brandon Peters pass complete to Daniel Barker for 24 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) came with {'seconds': 10, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Iowa's box score carried the story: 424 total yards, 204 rushing yards, and 220 passing yards. Illinois finished with 348 total yards, including 149 on the ground and 199 through the air.
Iowa converted 4-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Iowa led 13-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Keith Duncan 40 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Daniel Barker for 24 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Keith Duncan 40 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 10-14 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Josh Imatorbhebhe for 12 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 14-0 over Iowa).
Passing Touchdown
Spencer Petras pass complete to Sam LaPorta for 22 yds for a TD (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 7-14 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Keith Duncan 27 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 13-14 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Spencer Petras pass complete to Ihmir Smith-Marsette for 4 yds for a TD (Spencer Petras pass to Tyler Goodson for Two-Point Conversion) (Iowa led 21-14 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-21
Iowa defeated Illinois.
Total yards
424-348
Iowa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
204
Iowa averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
220
Iowa averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Iowa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-18
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 348 | 424 |
| Passing Yards | 199 | 220 |
| Rushing Yards | 149 | 204 |
| First Downs | 20 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-18 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 3-22 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-35 | 18-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 29:27 | 30:33 |