Total Yards
Illinois374
Toledo416
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Toledo at Illinois
Sep 2, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
Toledo
Mid-American
Final Score
28 - 30
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Passing Yards
Illinois206
Toledo230
Rushing Yards
Illinois168
Toledo186
Turnovers
Illinois1
Toledo1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature84°F
Wind10 mph SW
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois27:03
Toledo32:57
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Game Story
Illinois edges Toledo 30-28
Illinois defeated Toledo 30-28 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 374-416 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 30-28. Josh McCray run for 1 yd for a TD (Caleb Griffin KICK) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 374 total yards, 168 rushing yards, and 206 passing yards. Toledo finished with 416 total yards, including 186 on the ground and 230 through the air.
Illinois converted 2-8 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Illinois led 7-12 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Caleb Griffin 29 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Josh McCray run for 1 yd for a TD (Caleb Griffin KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Toledo).
Field Goal Good
Luke Pawlak 27 yd FG GOOD (Toledo led 3-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Jerjuan Newton 15 Yd pass from Dequan Finn (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) (Toledo led 12-7 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Luke Pawlak 25 yd FG GOOD (Toledo led 6-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Pat Bryant for 4 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (Illinois led 20-19 over Toledo).
Passing Touchdown
Dequan Finn pass complete to Peny Boone for 9 yds for a TD (Luke Pawlak KICK) (Toledo led 19-7 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-28
Illinois defeated Toledo.
Total yards
374-416
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
168
Illinois averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
206
Illinois averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-8
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
Toledo's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Toledo |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 374 | 416 |
| Passing Yards | 206 | 230 |
| Rushing Yards | 168 | 186 |
| First Downs | 21 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-8 | 7-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-100 | 7-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-26 | 20-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 27:03 | 32:57 |