Total Yards
Minnesota289
Illinois265
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Illinois at Minnesota
Nov 6, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 10
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
14 - 6
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Home
Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota200
Illinois80
Rushing Yards
Minnesota89
Illinois185
Turnovers
Minnesota2
Illinois0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature59°F
Wind8 mph W
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota29:40
Illinois30:20
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois holds off Minnesota 14-6
Illinois defeated Minnesota 14-6 in Week 10 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 265-289 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 14-6. Isaiah Williams run for 2 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) came with {'seconds': 15, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 265 total yards, 185 rushing yards, and 80 passing yards. Minnesota finished with 289 total yards, including 89 on the ground and 200 through the air.
Illinois converted 5-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Illinois led 14-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brandon Peters pass complete to Tip Reiman for 15 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Isaiah Williams run for 2 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Tip Reiman for 15 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 14-0 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan run for 1 yd for a TD, (Matthew Trickett PAT MISSED) (Minnesota led 6-14 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
14-6
Illinois defeated Minnesota.
Total yards
265-289
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
185
Illinois averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
80
Illinois averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
Minnesota's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 289 | 265 |
| Passing Yards | 200 | 80 |
| Rushing Yards | 89 | 185 |
| First Downs | 19 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-13 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 7-72 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-29 | 7-10 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 0 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 29:40 | 30:20 |