Total Yards
Maryland380
Illinois337
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Illinois at Maryland
Oct 14, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 7
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
27 - 24
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Maryland
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Maryland287
Illinois206
Rushing Yards
Maryland93
Illinois131
Turnovers
Maryland1
Illinois1
Game Conditions
ConditionRain
Temperature60°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
96%
Precipitation
0.01 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Maryland30:42
Illinois29:18
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois edges Maryland 27-24
Illinois defeated Maryland 27-24 in Week 7 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 337-380 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 27-24. Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Sean Greeley for 4 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Maryland the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 337 total yards, 131 rushing yards, and 206 passing yards. Maryland finished with 380 total yards, including 93 on the ground and 287 through the air.
Illinois converted 6-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Illinois led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Luke Altmyer pass complete to Pat Bryant for 44 yds for a TD (Caleb Griffin KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Sean Greeley for 4 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 7-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Pat Bryant for 44 yds for a TD (Caleb Griffin KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Kaden Feagin run for 2 yds for a TD (Caleb Griffin KICK) (Illinois led 14-14 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Kaden Prather for 27 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 14-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Isaiah Williams for 15 yds for a TD (Caleb Griffin KICK) (Illinois led 21-14 over Maryland).
Field Goal Good
Caleb Griffin 40 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 24-14 over Maryland).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-24
Illinois defeated Maryland.
Total yards
337-380
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
131
Illinois averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
206
Illinois averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-16
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Maryland's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Maryland | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 380 | 337 |
| Passing Yards | 287 | 206 |
| Rushing Yards | 93 | 131 |
| First Downs | 22 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-60 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-40 | 16-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 30:42 | 29:18 |