Total Yards
Illinois310
Nebraska312
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Nebraska at Illinois
Oct 7, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 6
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
20 - 7
NI
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Illinois
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Illinois289
Nebraska154
Rushing Yards
Illinois21
Nebraska158
Turnovers
Illinois2
Nebraska3
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature51°F
Wind14 mph W
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Illinois vs Nebraska box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Illinois22:43
Nebraska37:17
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Nebraska beats Illinois 20-7
Nebraska defeated Illinois 20-7 in Week 6 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 312-310 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 20-7. Tristan Alvano 31 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 312 total yards, 158 rushing yards, and 154 passing yards. Illinois finished with 310 total yards, including 21 on the ground and 289 through the air.
Nebraska converted 5-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, Nebraska led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tristan Alvano 32 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Tristan Alvano 31 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 3-0 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Anthony Grant run for 1 yd for a TD (Tristan Alvano KICK) (Nebraska led 10-0 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Heinrich Haarberg run for 25 yds for a TD (Tristan Alvano KICK) (Nebraska led 17-0 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Pat Bryant for 46 yds for a TD (Caleb Griffin KICK) (Illinois led 7-17 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Tristan Alvano 32 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 20-7 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-7
Nebraska defeated Illinois.
Total yards
312-310
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
158
Nebraska averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
154
Nebraska averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 310 | 312 |
| Passing Yards | 289 | 154 |
| Rushing Yards | 21 | 158 |
| First Downs | 16 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-15 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-4 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 10-70 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-47 | 12-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 19 | 49 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 22:43 | 37:17 |