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Michigan at Illinois
Oct 19, 2024 • Completed
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Michigan
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Final Score
7 - 21

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Game Conditions
Humidity
23%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Illinois beats Michigan 21-7
Illinois defeated Michigan 21-7 in Week 8 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 267-322 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 21-7. David Olano 47 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 267 total yards, 187 rushing yards, and 80 passing yards. Michigan finished with 322 total yards, including 114 on the ground and 208 through the air.
Illinois converted 3-11 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Illinois led 13-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was David Olano 47 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
David Olano 47 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 3-0 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Tanner Arkin for 2 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 13-0 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Kalel Mullings run for 1 yd for a TD (Dominic Zvada KICK) (Michigan led 7-13 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
David Olano 32 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 6-0 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer 1 Yd Run (Donovan Leary Pass to Zakhari Franklin for Two-Point Conversion) (Illinois led 21-7 over Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-7
Illinois defeated Michigan.
Total yards
267-322
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
187
Illinois averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
80
Illinois averaged 4.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-11
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 267 | 322 |
| Passing Yards | 80 | 208 |
| Rushing Yards | 187 | 114 |
| First Downs | 18 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-50 | 6-61 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-19 | 20-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 26:26 | 33:34 |