Total Yards
Illinois416
UTSA497
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UTSA at Illinois
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
UTSA
American Athletic
Final Score
37 - 30
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Passing Yards
Illinois266
UTSA280
Rushing Yards
Illinois150
UTSA217
Turnovers
Illinois1
UTSA1
Game Conditions
ConditionFog
Temperature73°F
Wind4 mph NW
Humidity
94%
Precipitation
0.03 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois29:18
UTSA30:42
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Game Story
UTSA holds off Illinois 37-30
UTSA defeated Illinois 37-30 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 497-416 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
UTSA set the terms early in a game that finished 37-30. Frank Harris run for 9 yds for a TD, (Hunter Duplessis KICK) came with {'seconds': 32, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving UTSA the first major swing.
UTSA's box score carried the story: 497 total yards, 217 rushing yards, and 280 passing yards. Illinois finished with 416 total yards, including 150 on the ground and 266 through the air.
UTSA converted 9-17 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, UTSA led 20-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brenden Brady run for 33 yds for a TD, (Hunter Duplessis KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Frank Harris run for 9 yds for a TD, (Hunter Duplessis KICK) (UTSA led 7-0 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Hunter Duplessis 28 yd FG GOOD (UTSA led 20-14 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Artur Sitkowski pass complete to Daniel Barker for 14 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 14-17 over UTSA).
Rushing Touchdown
Brenden Brady run for 7 yds for a TD, (Hunter Duplessis KICK) (UTSA led 14-0 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Hunter Duplessis 32 yd FG GOOD (UTSA led 17-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Artur Sitkowski pass complete to Deuce Spann for 31 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 7-14 over UTSA).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-30
UTSA defeated Illinois.
Total yards
497-416
UTSA held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
217
UTSA averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
280
UTSA averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-17
UTSA's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-18
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | UTSA |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 416 | 497 |
| Passing Yards | 266 | 280 |
| Rushing Yards | 150 | 217 |
| First Downs | 24 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-18 | 9-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-61 | 3-43 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-43 | 20-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 50 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 29:18 | 30:42 |