Total Yards
Illinois486
Eastern Illinois196
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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Eastern Illinois at Illinois
Aug 30, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 1
Away
Eastern Illinois
Road profile
Final Score
0 - 45
EII
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Passing Yards
Illinois242
Eastern Illinois147
Rushing Yards
Illinois244
Eastern Illinois49
Turnovers
Illinois0
Eastern Illinois4
Game Conditions
Temperature78°F
Wind5 mph SE
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Illinois vs Eastern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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Illinois36:01
Eastern Illinois23:59
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois routs Eastern Illinois 45-0
Illinois defeated Eastern Illinois 45-0 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 486-196 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 45-0. Tanner Arkin 5 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (David Olano Kick) came with {'seconds': 43, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 486 total yards, 244 rushing yards, and 242 passing yards. Eastern Illinois finished with 196 total yards, including 49 on the ground and 147 through the air.
Illinois converted 4-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, Illinois led 31-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Malik Elzy 34 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (David Olano Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Arkin 5 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (David Olano Kick) (Illinois led 14-0 over Eastern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Pat Bryant 15 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (David Olano Kick) (Illinois led 7-0 over Eastern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Malik Elzy 34 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (David Olano Kick) (Illinois led 31-0 over Eastern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Pat Bryant 28 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (David Olano Kick) (Illinois led 24-0 over Eastern Illinois).
Field Goal Good
David Olano 26 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 17-0 over Eastern Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Kaden Feagin run for 1 yd for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 38-0 over Eastern Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-0
Illinois defeated Eastern Illinois.
Total yards
486-196
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
244
Illinois averaged 5.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
242
Illinois averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Eastern Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Eastern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 486 | 196 |
| Passing Yards | 242 | 147 |
| Rushing Yards | 244 | 49 |
| First Downs | 27 | 9 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-45 | 6-50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-29 | 16-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 36:01 | 23:59 |