Illinois Fighting Illini @ Minnesota Golden Gophers
5-6, 2-5 Big Ten
23
5-6, 2-5 Big Ten
5-6, 2-5 Big Ten
32
5-6, 2-5 Big Ten
Game Leaders
279
W. LuntQB
34/47, 2 TD, 1 INT
279
88
M. LeidnerQB
15/25, 1 TD
88
105
J. FergusonRB
20 CAR
105
174
S. BrooksRB
17 CAR, 3 TD
174
126
M. TurnerWR
11 REC, 1 TD
126
31
K.J. MayeWR
4 REC
31
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1.5
J. HuffLB
1.5
12
M. MonheimLB
4 SOLO
12
12
D. McGheeDB
9 SOLO
12
Team Stats
433
Total Yards
343
3
Turnovers
1
28
1st Downs
16
3-30
Penalties
5-30
8/17
3rd Down
7/13
1/2
4th Down
0/0
35:40
Possession
24:20
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 28 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-17 | 7-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 433 | 343 |
| Passing | 279 | 88 |
| Comp/Att | 34/48 | 15/26 |
| Yards per pass | 5.8 | 3.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 154 | 255 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 32 |
| Yards per rush | 4.4 | 8.0 |
| Penalties | 3-30 | 5-30 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 35:40 | 24:20 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News
NCAA discusses implementation of age-based eligibility model
The NCAA's Division I cabinet discussed possible implementation of an age-based eligibility model should it be approved and signaled it would consider voting on it at its meeting next month.
5h
NCAA opened Ole Miss tampering probe after Clemson complaint
The NCAA enforcement staff opened an investigation of the Ole Miss football program the same day that Clemson coach Dabo Swinney accused Rebels coach Pete Golding of tampering with linebacker Luke Ferrelli.
14h
Jared Curtis not feeling pressure playing in hometown for Vanderbilt
Jared Curtis joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to discuss his excitement to play for Vanderbilt.
16h