Total Yards
Illinois323
Wisconsin379
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Wisconsin at Illinois
Oct 21, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 8
Away
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Final Score
25 - 21
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Illinois
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Passing Yards
Illinois100
Wisconsin240
Rushing Yards
Illinois223
Wisconsin139
Turnovers
Illinois0
Wisconsin1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature71°F
Wind26 mph W
Humidity
31%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois32:46
Wisconsin27:14
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin holds off Illinois 25-21
Wisconsin defeated Illinois 25-21 in Week 8 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 379-323 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 25-21. Luke Altmyer pass complete to Tanner Arkin for 1 yd for a TD Wisconsin Penalty, Illegal Substitution (Braelon Allen) declined (Caleb Griffin KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 379 total yards, 139 rushing yards, and 240 passing yards. Illinois finished with 323 total yards, including 223 on the ground and 100 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 10-17 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Wisconsin led 7-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nathanial Vakos 41 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Tanner Arkin for 1 yd for a TD Wisconsin Penalty, Illegal Substitution (Braelon Allen) declined (Caleb Griffin KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Braelon Allen run for 4 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-14 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Tip Reiman for 3 yds for a TD (Caleb Griffin KICK) (Illinois led 14-0 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Kaden Feagin run for 12 yds for a TD (Caleb Griffin KICK) (Illinois led 21-7 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Braedyn Locke pass complete to Nolan Rucci for 3 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 25-21 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Will Pauling 20 Yd pass from Braedyn Locke (Braedyn Locke Pass to Riley Nowakowski for Two-Point Conversion) (Wisconsin led 18-21 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
25-21
Wisconsin defeated Illinois.
Total yards
379-323
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
139
Wisconsin averaged 4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
240
Wisconsin averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-17
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 323 | 379 |
| Passing Yards | 100 | 240 |
| Rushing Yards | 223 | 139 |
| First Downs | 16 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 10-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-79 | 6-40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-21 | 21-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 32:46 | 27:14 |