Illinois Fighting Illini @ Minnesota Golden Gophers
4-6, 3-4 Big Ten
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4-6, 3-4 Big Ten
6-3, 4-2 Big Ten
6
6-3, 4-2 Big Ten
Game Leaders
Team Stats
265
Total Yards
289
0
Turnovers
2
17
1st Downs
20
7-72
Penalties
4-35
5/12
3rd Down
3/13
0/0
4th Down
1/3
30:20
Possession
29:40
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 20 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 | 3-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Yards | 265 | 289 |
| Passing | 80 | 200 |
| Comp/Att | 7/10 | 16/30 |
| Yards per pass | 8.0 | 6.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing | 185 | 89 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Penalties | 7-72 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 30:20 | 29:40 |
ILL @ MINN Videos
Brandon Peters' passing TD extends Illinois' lead
Illinois punter trolls Minnesota's 'Row the Boat' with a great celebration
Kerby Joseph gets the INT vs. Minnesota
2026 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| USC | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Washington | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
James Franklin set for 2026 after Virginia Tech 'won the offseason'
James Franklin said Virginia Tech "won the offseason" but now must focus on preparing for his first season with heightened expectations.
5h
Dinich: Clemson Tigers will be better because they have to be
Dinich: Clemson Tigers will be better because they have to be
7h
Why McElroy says Miami could be even better this season
Why McElroy says Miami could be even better this season
8h