Total Yards
Illinois379
Central Michigan309
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Central Michigan at Illinois
Sep 14, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 3
Away
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
9 - 30
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Passing Yards
Illinois242
Central Michigan167
Rushing Yards
Illinois137
Central Michigan142
Turnovers
Illinois0
Central Michigan1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature82°F
Wind7 mph E
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois30:57
Central Michigan29:03
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Game Story
Illinois pulls away from Central Michigan 30-9
Illinois defeated Central Michigan 30-9 in Week 3 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 379-309 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 30-9. Tristan Mattson 32 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Central Michigan the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 379 total yards, 137 rushing yards, and 242 passing yards. Central Michigan finished with 309 total yards, including 142 on the ground and 167 through the air.
Illinois converted 4-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Illinois led 13-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ethan Moczulski 59 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Tristan Mattson 32 yd FG GOOD (Central Michigan led 3-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Pat Bryant for 11 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Central Michigan).
Field Goal Good
David Olano 49 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 10-3 over Central Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Tristan Mattson 29 yd FG GOOD (Central Michigan led 6-10 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Ethan Moczulski 59 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 13-6 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Pat Bryant for 20 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 20-6 over Central Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-9
Illinois defeated Central Michigan.
Total yards
379-309
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
137
Illinois averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
242
Illinois averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Central Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 379 | 309 |
| Passing Yards | 242 | 167 |
| Rushing Yards | 137 | 142 |
| First Downs | 20 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-81 | 6-49 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-29 | 15-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 30:57 | 29:03 |