Total Yards
Illinois662
Indiana451
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Indiana at Illinois
Nov 11, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 11
Away
Indiana
Big Ten
Final Score
45 - 48
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Illinois507
Indiana289
Rushing Yards
Illinois155
Indiana162
Turnovers
Illinois2
Indiana2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature49°F
Wind7 mph SE
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois30:09
Indiana29:51
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois edges Indiana 48-45
Illinois defeated Indiana 48-45 in Week 11 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 662-451 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 48-45. Caleb Griffin 24 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 662 total yards, 155 rushing yards, and 507 passing yards. Indiana finished with 451 total yards, including 162 on the ground and 289 through the air.
Illinois converted 3-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Illinois led 26-27 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Isaiah Williams 42 Yd pass from John Paddock (Caleb Griffin Kick).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Caleb Griffin 24 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 3-0 over Indiana).
Rushing Touchdown
Trent Howland run for 1 yd for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (Indiana led 7-3 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Reggie Love III run for 8 yds for a TD (Caleb Griffin PAT MISSED) (Illinois led 9-7 over Indiana).
Passing Touchdown
Casey Washington 20 Yd pass from John Paddock (Caleb Griffin Kick) (Illinois led 19-27 over Indiana).
Rushing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby 18 Yd Run (Chris Freeman PAT blocked) (Indiana led 27-12 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Donaven McCulley for 6 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (Indiana led 14-9 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-45
Illinois defeated Indiana.
Total yards
662-451
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
155
Illinois averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
507
Illinois averaged 14.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-10
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-13
Indiana's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 662 | 451 |
| Passing Yards | 507 | 289 |
| Rushing Yards | 155 | 162 |
| First Downs | 31 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-10 | 7-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 14-139 | 7-80 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-36 | 22-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 30:09 | 29:51 |