Total Yards
Nebraska347
Illinois383
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Illinois at Nebraska
Sep 21, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 4
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 24
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Nebraska
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Passing Yards
Nebraska297
Illinois215
Rushing Yards
Nebraska50
Illinois168
Turnovers
Nebraska1
Illinois2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature83°F
Wind7 mph SE
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska30:21
Illinois29:39
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois holds off Nebraska 31-24
Illinois defeated Nebraska 31-24 in Week 4 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 383-347 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Luke Altmyer pass complete to Pat Bryant for 27 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 383 total yards, 168 rushing yards, and 215 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 347 total yards, including 50 on the ground and 297 through the air.
Illinois converted 7-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Illinois led 10-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Luke Altmyer pass complete to Pat Bryant for 27 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Pat Bryant for 27 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Dylan Raiola pass complete to Isaiah Neyor for 6 yds for a TD (John Hohl KICK) (Nebraska led 10-7 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
John Hohl 21 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 3-7 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
David Olano 26 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 10-10 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Dylan Raiola pass complete to Isaiah Neyor for 11 yds for a TD (John Hohl KICK) (Nebraska led 17-10 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Tanner Arkin for 3 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 17-17 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
Illinois defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
383-347
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
168
Illinois averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
215
Illinois averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-15
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 347 | 383 |
| Passing Yards | 297 | 215 |
| Rushing Yards | 50 | 168 |
| First Downs | 20 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-15 | 7-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-89 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-35 | 21-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 30:21 | 29:39 |