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USC at Illinois

Sep 27, 2025 • Completed

Season 2025RegularWeek 5

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USC

Big Ten

Final Score

32 - 34

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Illinois

Big Ten

Game Pulse

Immediate edge indicators from the box score.

Total Yards

Illinois503

USC490

Passing Yards

Illinois331

USC364

Rushing Yards

Illinois172

USC126

Turnovers

Illinois2

USC2

Game Conditions

ConditionClear

Temperature82°F

Wind0 mph N

Venue

Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)

Champaign, IL

Humidity

35%

Precipitation

0.00 in

Advanced Box Snapshot

Excitement

6.47

Postgame Win Probability

Illinois: 62.0%

USC: 38.0%

Player Game Leaders

Top individual performers and full player box data.

Passing

Jayden Maiava

USC

YDS: 364

Rushing

Waymond Jordan

USC

YDS: 94

Receiving

Makai Lemon

USC

YDS: 151

Tackles

Miles Scott

Illinois

TOT: 10

Full Player Box

Box Score Comparison

Illinois vs USC box score comparison chart

Possession Split

Possession split chart

Illinois27:26

USC32:34

Stat Dominance

Team comparison across key performance areas

Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics

Game Story

Illinois edges USC 34-32

Illinois defeated USC 34-32 in Week 5 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 503-490 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.

Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 34-32. Luke Altmyer run for 12 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) came with 5:49 left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.

Illinois's box score carried the story: 503 total yards, 172 rushing yards, and 331 passing yards. USC finished with 490 total yards, including 126 on the ground and 364 through the air.

Illinois converted 6-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Illinois led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Luke Altmyer pass complete to Kaden Feagin for 64 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK).

Key Moments

Rushing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer run for 12 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Waymond Jordan run for 1 yd for a TD (Ryon Sayeri KICK) (USC led 7-7 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Hank Beatty pass complete to Luke Altmyer for 3 yds for a TD USC Penalty, Roughing The Passer (Christian Pierce) to the USC 0 (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 14-7 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Ryon Sayeri 21 yd FG GOOD (USC led 10-14 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Kaden Feagin for 64 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 24-10 over USC).
Field Goal Good
David Olano 45 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 17-10 over USC).

Stat Callouts

Final score
34-32
Illinois defeated USC.
Total yards
503-490
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
172
Illinois averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
331
Illinois averaged 12.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-10
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-14
USC's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.

Analysis

Game Breakdown

Statistic	Illinois	USC
Total Yards	503	490
Passing Yards	331	364
Rushing Yards	172	126
First Downs	25	29
Third Down Efficiency	6-10	8-14
Fourth Down Efficiency	1-1	4-5
Total Penalties (Yards)	5-42	8-69
Turnovers	2	2
Completions / Attempts	21-27	30-43
Rushing Attempts	34	34
Passing TDs	3	2
Rushing TDs	1	2
Kicking Points	10	6
Possession Time	27:26	32:34

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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2025)