Total Yards
Illinois297
Rutgers388
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Rutgers at Illinois
Oct 30, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 9
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
20 - 14
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Illinois
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Passing Yards
Illinois190
Rutgers158
Rushing Yards
Illinois107
Rutgers230
Turnovers
Illinois0
Rutgers0
Game Conditions
Temperature55°F
Wind15 mph N
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Illinois24:59
Rutgers35:01
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Game Story
Rutgers holds off Illinois 20-14
Rutgers defeated Illinois 20-14 in Week 9 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 388-297 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 20-14. Kyle Monangai run for 7 yds for a TD (Valentino Ambrosio KICK) came with {'seconds': 20, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Rutgers the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 388 total yards, 230 rushing yards, and 158 passing yards. Illinois finished with 297 total yards, including 107 on the ground and 190 through the air.
Rutgers converted 3-15 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Rutgers led 10-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Valentino Ambrosio 35 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Kyle Monangai run for 7 yds for a TD (Valentino Ambrosio KICK) (Rutgers led 7-0 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Valentino Ambrosio 35 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 10-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Daniel Barker for 26 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 14-10 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Isaiah Williams for 52 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 7-7 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Valentino Ambrosio 25 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 20-14 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Noah Vedral run for 15 yds for a TD (Valentino Ambrosio KICK) (Rutgers led 17-14 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-14
Rutgers defeated Illinois.
Total yards
388-297
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
230
Rutgers averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
158
Rutgers averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-15
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 297 | 388 |
| Passing Yards | 190 | 158 |
| Rushing Yards | 107 | 230 |
| First Downs | 10 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 3-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 3-15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-19 | 13-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 24:59 | 35:01 |