Gophers run for 333 yards in 24-17 win over Illini
Kobe McCrary ran for 153 yards and the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, and Rodney Smith added 103 yards rushing for Minnesota as the Gophers beat Illinois 24-17 victory on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Illinois Fighting Illini
17
Minnesota Golden Gophers
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 17 |
| MINN | 7 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 24 |
Huntington Bank Stadium · 45,243 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | vs Nebraska Cornhuskers | W 24-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Maryland Terrapins | W 20-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Oregon Ducks | W 21-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Michigan State Spartans | W 38-37 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Purdue Boilermakers | L 17-24 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:23 17-24
Ricky Smalling 14 Yd pass from Jeff George Jr. (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 4:11 10-24
Jonathan Celestin 31 Yd Interception Return (Emmit Carpenter Kick)
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Touchdown 4:20 10-17
Kobe McCrary 4 Yd Run (Emmit Carpenter Kick)
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Field Goal 10:06 10-10
Chase McLaughlin 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:33 7-10
Emmit Carpenter 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:05 7-7
Ra'Von Bonner 6 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 11:53 0-7
Tyler Johnson 8 Yd pass from Demry Croft (Emmit Carpenter Kick)
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ILL
1 play, -15 yards, 0:03 · End of Game
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MINN 0:03
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:19 · Punt
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ILL 0:23
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:23 17-24
Ricky Smalling 14 Yd pass from Jeff George Jr. (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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ILL 4:11
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:11 10-24
Jonathan Celestin 31 Yd Interception Return (Emmit Carpenter Kick)
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MINN 4:20
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:20 10-17
Kobe McCrary 4 Yd Run (Emmit Carpenter Kick)
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ILL 10:06
8 plays, 33 yards, 4:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:06 10-10
Chase McLaughlin 28 Yd Field Goal
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MINN 14:09
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:14 · Interception
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ILL 14:23
8 plays, 48 yards, 3:39 · Downs
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MINN 3:02
8 plays, 44 yards, 4:01 · Interception
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ILL 7:03
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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MINN 8:33
12 plays, 65 yards, 4:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:33 7-10
Emmit Carpenter 20 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 12:49
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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ILL
1 play, -2 yards, 0:06 · End of Half
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MINN 0:06
9 plays, 21 yards, 3:23 · Missed FG
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ILL 3:29
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:09 · Fumble
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MINN 5:38
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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ILL 7:42
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:26 · Punt
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MINN 11:08
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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ILL 13:37
11 plays, 56 yards, 5:24 · Missed FG
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MINN 4:01
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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ILL 6:05
2 plays, 15 yards, 0:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:05 7-7
Ra'Von Bonner 6 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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MINN 6:44
1 play, 9 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
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ILL 6:53
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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MINN 8:55
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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ILL 10:45
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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MINN 11:53
8 plays, 72 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:53 0-7
Tyler Johnson 8 Yd pass from Demry Croft (Emmit Carpenter Kick)
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
ILL
MINN
15
1st Downs
22
8-16
3rd down efficiency
3-11
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
282
Total Yards
337
161
Passing
47
20/27
Comp/Att
5/15
6.0
Yards per pass
3.1
121
Rushing
292
36
Rushing Attempts
55
3.4
Yards per rush
5.3
5-45
Penalties
3-12
2
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
2
30:17
Possession
29:43
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