Total Yards
Illinois352
Minnesota363
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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Minnesota at Illinois
Nov 2, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 10
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final Score
25 - 17
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Illinois
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Illinois226
Minnesota213
Rushing Yards
Illinois126
Minnesota150
Turnovers
Illinois2
Minnesota0
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature56°F
Wind7 mph SE
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Illinois25:01
Minnesota34:59
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota holds off Illinois 25-17
Minnesota defeated Illinois 25-17 in Week 10 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 363-352 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 25-17. Dragan Kesich 20 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 21, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 363 total yards, 150 rushing yards, and 213 passing yards. Illinois finished with 352 total yards, including 126 on the ground and 226 through the air.
Minnesota converted 7-15 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Minnesota led 13-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dragan Kesich 46 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 20 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 3-0 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
David Olano 25 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 3-3 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Darius Taylor run for 29 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 10-3 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Josh McCray run for 42 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 10-10 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 45 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 13-10 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 38 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 16-10 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
25-17
Minnesota defeated Illinois.
Total yards
363-352
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
150
Minnesota averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
213
Minnesota averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-13
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 352 | 363 |
| Passing Yards | 226 | 213 |
| Rushing Yards | 126 | 150 |
| First Downs | 20 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 7-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-13 | 7-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-33 | 22-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 25:01 | 34:59 |