Total Yards
Illinois440
Western Illinois163
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2025)
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Western Illinois at Illinois
Aug 29, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 1
Away
Western Illinois
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Final Score
3 - 52
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Passing Yards
Illinois231
Western Illinois134
Rushing Yards
Illinois209
Western Illinois29
Turnovers
Illinois0
Western Illinois1
Game Conditions
Temperature70°F
Wind10 mph NE
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois32:42
Western Illinois27:18
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Game Story
Illinois routs Western Illinois 52-3
Illinois defeated Western Illinois 52-3 in Week 1 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 440-163 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 52-3. Luke Altmyer pass complete to Tanner Arkin for 3 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) came with 6:43 left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 440 total yards, 209 rushing yards, and 231 passing yards. Western Illinois finished with 163 total yards, including 29 on the ground and 134 through the air.
Illinois converted 4-9 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Illinois led 31-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Aidan Laughery run for 57 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Tanner Arkin for 3 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Western Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Justin Bowick for 3 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 14-0 over Western Illinois).
Field Goal Good
David Olano 35 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 24-0 over Western Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Justin Bowick for 13 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 31-0 over Western Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Aidan Laughery run for 25 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 21-0 over Western Illinois).
Punt
Luke Droegemueller punt for 50 yds , Hank Beatty returns for 69 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Western Illinois led 0-38 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
52-3
Illinois defeated Western Illinois.
Total yards
440-163
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
209
Illinois averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
231
Illinois averaged 10.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-9
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Western Illinois's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Western Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 440 | 163 |
| Passing Yards | 231 | 134 |
| Rushing Yards | 209 | 29 |
| First Downs | 21 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-9 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-60 | 8-59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-22 | 14-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 32:42 | 27:18 |