Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Illinois Fighting Illini
4-5, 1-5 Big Ten
31
4-5, 1-5 Big Ten
4-5, 2-4 Big Ten
55
4-5, 2-4 Big Ten
Game Leaders
Team Stats
438
Total Yards
646
2
Turnovers
3
20
1st Downs
20
2-15
Penalties
7-70
6/15
3rd Down
4/9
0/1
4th Down
0/0
32:50
Possession
27:10
Game Information
Champaign, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 20 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-15 | 4-9 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 438 | 646 |
| Passing | 260 | 216 |
| Comp/Att | 15/28 | 18/25 |
| Yards per pass | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 178 | 430 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 4.2 | 12.3 |
| Penalties | 2-15 | 7-70 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 32:50 | 27:10 |
MINN @ ILL Videos
Illinois WR breaks tackles en route to TD
Illinois reels off second 72-yard TD of game
Illinois RB shows off speed in 72-yard TD score
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
5-star Hayden Stepp, 4-star Tae Walden Jr commit to Oregon
Oregon secured a pair of high-profile additions in the 2027 class Wednesday.
2h
How every 2027 five-star college football prospect will fit
There are 23 five-star players in the class, and we scout each one's game for the next level.
2h
Ohio State adds to Harrison pipeline, adds 5-star WR Jett
Five-star wide receiver Jett Harrison, the younger brother of ex-Ohio State All-American Marvin Harrison Jr., announced his commitment to the Buckeyes' 2028 class on Wednesday.
2h