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Purdue at Illinois
Oct 12, 2024 • Completed
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Final Score
49 - 50

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Game Conditions
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois edges Purdue 50-49
Illinois defeated Purdue 50-49 in Week 7 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 556-536 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 50-49. D.Olano 30 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-L.Hansen, Holder-H.Robertson. came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 556 total yards, 177 rushing yards, and 379 passing yards. Purdue finished with 536 total yards, including 239 on the ground and 297 through the air.
Illinois converted 8-12 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Illinois led 24-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was D.Olano 49 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-L.Hansen, Holder-H.Robertson..
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
D.Olano 30 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-L.Hansen, Holder-H.Robertson. (Illinois led 3-0 over Purdue).
Rushing Touchdown
J.McCray rushed for 11 yards. TOUCHDOWN. (Illinois led 10-0 over Purdue).
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D.Olano extra point is good. (Illinois led 10-0 over Purdue).
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D.Olano extra point is good. (Illinois led 17-3 over Purdue).
Field Goal Good
S.Porath 22 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-N.Levy, Holder-B.Boehnlein. (Purdue led 3-10 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by J.McCray for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN. (Illinois led 24-3 over Purdue).
Stat Callouts
Final score
50-49
Illinois defeated Purdue.
Total yards
556-536
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
177
Illinois averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
379
Illinois averaged 11.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-12
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-10
Purdue's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 556 | 536 |
| Passing Yards | 379 | 297 |
| Rushing Yards | 177 | 239 |
| First Downs | 28 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-12 | 5-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 6-38 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-34 | 18-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 33:14 | 26:46 |