Total Yards
Minnesota260
Illinois371
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Illinois at Minnesota
Nov 4, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 10
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
27 - 26
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Minnesota
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Passing Yards
Minnesota167
Illinois297
Rushing Yards
Minnesota93
Illinois74
Turnovers
Minnesota1
Illinois3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature49°F
Wind7 mph S
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Minnesota28:22
Illinois31:38
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois edges Minnesota 27-26
Illinois defeated Minnesota 27-26 in Week 10 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 371-260 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 27-26. Luke Altmyer pass complete to Isaiah Williams for 9 yds for a TD (Caleb Griffin KICK) came with {'seconds': 33, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 371 total yards, 74 rushing yards, and 297 passing yards. Minnesota finished with 260 total yards, including 93 on the ground and 167 through the air.
Illinois converted 9-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, Illinois led 14-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Luke Altmyer pass complete to Kaden Feagin for 54 yds for a TD (Caleb Griffin KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Isaiah Williams for 9 yds for a TD (Caleb Griffin KICK) (Illinois led 14-7 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Tip Reiman for 15 yds for a TD (Caleb Griffin KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Athan Kaliakmanis pass complete to Elijah Spencer for 15 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 7-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Athan Kaliakmanis pass complete to Brevyn Spann-Ford for 31 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 14-14 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 36 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 17-14 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 34 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 20-14 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-26
Illinois defeated Minnesota.
Total yards
371-260
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
74
Illinois averaged 2.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
297
Illinois averaged 8.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-17
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Minnesota's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 260 | 371 |
| Passing Yards | 167 | 297 |
| Rushing Yards | 93 | 74 |
| First Downs | 16 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 9-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-10 | 4-33 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-22 | 27-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 28:22 | 31:38 |