Total Yards
Illinois414
Charlotte263
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Charlotte at Illinois
Oct 2, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 5
Away
Charlotte
American Athletic
Final Score
14 - 24
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Passing Yards
Illinois78
Charlotte191
Rushing Yards
Illinois336
Charlotte72
Turnovers
Illinois1
Charlotte2
Game Conditions
Temperature75°F
Wind16 mph S
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
0.09 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois34:03
Charlotte25:57
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Game Story
Illinois beats Charlotte 24-14
Illinois defeated Charlotte 24-14 in Week 5 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 414-263 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 24-14. Chris Reynolds pass complete to Victor Tucker for 22 yds for a TD (Jonathan Cruz KICK) came with {'seconds': 31, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Charlotte the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 414 total yards, 336 rushing yards, and 78 passing yards. Charlotte finished with 263 total yards, including 72 on the ground and 191 through the air.
Illinois converted 8-14 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Illinois led 10-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chase Brown run for 80 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (James McCourt KICK) (James McCourt KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Chris Reynolds pass complete to Victor Tucker for 22 yds for a TD (Jonathan Cruz KICK) (Charlotte led 7-3 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
James McCourt 29 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 3-0 over Charlotte).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Daniel Barker for 10 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 10-7 over Charlotte).
Passing Touchdown
Chris Reynolds pass complete to Elijah Spencer for 27 yds for a TD (Jonathan Cruz KICK) (Charlotte led 14-10 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Chase Brown run for 31 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 17-14 over Charlotte).
Rushing Touchdown
Chase Brown run for 80 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (James McCourt KICK) (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 24-14 over Charlotte).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-14
Illinois defeated Charlotte.
Total yards
414-263
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
336
Illinois averaged 6.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
78
Illinois averaged 4.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-14
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-9
Charlotte's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Charlotte |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 414 | 263 |
| Passing Yards | 78 | 191 |
| Rushing Yards | 336 | 72 |
| First Downs | 22 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-14 | 4-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-85 | 5-47 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-19 | 17-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 34:03 | 25:57 |