Total Yards
Penn State227
Illinois395
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Illinois at Penn State
Oct 23, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 8
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
20 - 18
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Penn State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Penn State165
Illinois38
Rushing Yards
Penn State62
Illinois357
Turnovers
Penn State0
Illinois3
Game Conditions
ConditionFog
Temperature47°F
Wind4 mph NW
Humidity
100%
Precipitation
0.03 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Penn State vs Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Penn State23:35
Illinois36:25
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois edges Penn State 20-18
Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in Week 8 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 395-227 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois controlled the scoreboard in a 20-18 win over Penn State. The result came in Week 8 of the 2021 season and added another completed Power 4-involved game to the local archive.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 395 total yards, 357 rushing yards, and 38 passing yards. Penn State finished with 227 total yards, including 62 on the ground and 165 through the air.
Illinois converted 9-18 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-0, Illinois led 7-10 at halftime. Illinois finished the game with enough separation to keep the final margin comfortable.
Key Moments
Final margin
Illinois finished off a 20-18 win over Penn State.
Yardage edge
Illinois posted 395 total yards while Penn State had 227.
Efficiency note
Illinois converted 9-18 on third down.
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-18
Illinois defeated Penn State.
Total yards
395-227
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
357
Illinois averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
38
Illinois averaged 1.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-18
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-17
Penn State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 227 | 395 |
| Passing Yards | 165 | 38 |
| Rushing Yards | 62 | 357 |
| First Downs | 14 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-17 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-81 | 4-50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-34 | 8-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 67 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 23:35 | 36:25 |