Total Yards
Illinois370
Michigan State345
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Michigan State at Illinois
Nov 16, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 12
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
16 - 38
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Illinois
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Passing Yards
Illinois231
Michigan State256
Rushing Yards
Illinois139
Michigan State89
Turnovers
Illinois0
Michigan State0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature51°F
Wind14 mph SE
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois31:28
Michigan State28:32
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois pulls away from Michigan State 38-16
Illinois defeated Michigan State 38-16 in Week 12 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 370-345 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 38-16. Josh McCray run for 11 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 370 total yards, 139 rushing yards, and 231 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 345 total yards, including 89 on the ground and 256 through the air.
Illinois converted 8-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Illinois led 21-9 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Luke Altmyer pass complete to Pat Bryant for 57 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Josh McCray run for 11 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 14-6 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Aidan Chiles pass complete to Aziah Johnson for 52 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim PAT MISSED) (Michigan State led 6-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Pat Bryant for 57 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Kim 38 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 9-21 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Zakhari Franklin for 4 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 21-6 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
David Olano 37 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 24-16 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-16
Illinois defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
370-345
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
139
Illinois averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
231
Illinois averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-15
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-15
Michigan State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 370 | 345 |
| Passing Yards | 231 | 256 |
| Rushing Yards | 139 | 89 |
| First Downs | 18 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-15 | 2-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 4-6 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 7-73 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-32 | 23-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 31:28 | 28:32 |