Total Yards
Penn State376
Illinois219
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Illinois at Penn State
Sep 28, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 5
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
7 - 21
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Passing Yards
Penn State135
Illinois185
Rushing Yards
Penn State241
Illinois34
Turnovers
Penn State0
Illinois2
Game Conditions
ConditionFog
Temperature67°F
Wind6 mph E
Humidity
100%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Penn State33:49
Illinois26:11
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Game Story
Penn State beats Illinois 21-7
Penn State defeated Illinois 21-7 in Week 5 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 376-219 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Penn State set the terms early in a game that finished 21-7. Luke Altmyer pass complete to Carson Goda for 4 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) came with {'seconds': 36, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Penn State's box score carried the story: 376 total yards, 241 rushing yards, and 135 passing yards. Illinois finished with 219 total yards, including 34 on the ground and 185 through the air.
Penn State converted 6-11 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Penn State led 7-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kaytron Allen run for 5 yds for a TD (Ryan Barker KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Carson Goda for 4 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Penn State).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Warren run for 3 yds for a TD (Sander Sahaydak KICK) (Penn State led 7-7 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Nicholas Singleton run for 4 yds for a TD (Sander Sahaydak KICK) (Penn State led 14-7 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Kaytron Allen run for 5 yds for a TD (Ryan Barker KICK) (Penn State led 21-7 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-7
Penn State defeated Illinois.
Total yards
376-219
Penn State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
241
Penn State averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
135
Penn State averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Penn State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 376 | 219 |
| Passing Yards | 135 | 185 |
| Rushing Yards | 241 | 34 |
| First Downs | 24 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-63 | 9-60 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-21 | 16-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 33:49 | 26:11 |