Total Yards
Illinois271
Kansas327
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Kansas at Illinois
Sep 7, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 2
Away
Kansas
Big 12
Final Score
17 - 23
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Illinois
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Illinois192
Kansas141
Rushing Yards
Illinois79
Kansas186
Turnovers
Illinois1
Kansas4
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature59°F
Wind7 mph NW
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Illinois30:38
Kansas29:22
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois holds off Kansas 23-17
Illinois defeated Kansas 23-17 in Week 2 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 271-327 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 23-17. David Olano 23 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 35, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 271 total yards, 79 rushing yards, and 192 passing yards. Kansas finished with 327 total yards, including 186 on the ground and 141 through the air.
Illinois converted 6-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Illinois led 13-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was David Olano 50 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
David Olano 23 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 3-0 over Kansas).
Field Goal Good
David Olano 50 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 6-10 over Kansas).
Field Goal Good
Tabor Allen 29 yd FG GOOD (Kansas led 3-3 over Illinois).
Interception Return Touchdown
Xavier Scott 30 Yd Interception Return (David Olano Kick) (Kansas led 10-13 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Jalon Daniels pass complete to Luke Grimm for 3 yds for a TD (Tabor Allen KICK) (Kansas led 10-3 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Jalon Daniels pass complete to Lawrence Arnold for 13 yds for a TD (Tabor Allen KICK) (Kansas led 17-13 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-17
Illinois defeated Kansas.
Total yards
271-327
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
79
Illinois averaged 2.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
192
Illinois averaged 7.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-15
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-13
Kansas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 271 | 327 |
| Passing Yards | 192 | 141 |
| Rushing Yards | 79 | 186 |
| First Downs | 14 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-20 | 2-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-25 | 18-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 30:38 | 29:22 |