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 |
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 |
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