Illinois posts costly 34-14 win over Western Illinois
Illinois beat Western Illinois 34-14 Saturday, but the victory came with a price.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Illinois Leathernecks
14
Illinois Fighting Illini
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIU | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| ILL | 0 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 34 |
Gies Memorial Stadium · 39,252 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Eastern Illinois Panthers | W 44-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Charleston Southern Buccaneers | W 42-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs UT Martin Skyhawks | W 55-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | L 30-40 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Tennessee State Tigers | W 28-21 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 11:22 14-34
Reggie Corbin 3 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Field Goal 12:20 14-27
Chase McLaughlin 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:23 14-24
Tony Tate 49 Yd pass from Sean McGuire (Sam Crosa Kick)
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Touchdown 7:22 7-24
Stanley Green 2 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Field Goal 12:16 7-17
Chase McLaughlin 54 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:16 7-14
Edwin Carter 16 Yd pass from M.J. Rivers (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 7:14 7-7
Edwin Carter 18 Yd pass from M.J. Rivers (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 12:07 7-0
George Wahee 20 Yd pass from Sean McGuire (Sam Crosa Kick)
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WIU
1 play, 3 yards, 0:36 · End of Game
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ILL 0:36
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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WIU 2:21
5 plays, 34 yards, 0:55 · Downs
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ILL 3:16
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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WIU 5:37
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Interception
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ILL 5:46
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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WIU 8:32
10 plays, 64 yards, 2:50 · Downs
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ILL 11:22
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:22 14-34
Reggie Corbin 3 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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WIU 11:59
1 play, 0 yards, 0:21 · Interception
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ILL 12:20
5 plays, 44 yards, 2:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:20 14-27
Chase McLaughlin 46 Yd Field Goal
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WIU 14:50
6 plays, 76 yards, 3:03 · Fumble
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ILL 2:53
7 plays, 42 yards, 3:30 · Punt
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WIU 6:23
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:23 14-24
Tony Tate 49 Yd pass from Sean McGuire (Sam Crosa Kick)
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WIU 7:22
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:34 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:22 7-24
Stanley Green 2 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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ILL 8:56
5 plays, 23 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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WIU 10:48
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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ILL 12:16
9 plays, 36 yards, 2:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:16 7-17
Chase McLaughlin 54 Yd Field Goal
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ILL
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:22 · End of Half
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WIU 1:22
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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ILL 2:16
6 plays, 69 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:16 7-14
Edwin Carter 16 Yd pass from M.J. Rivers (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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WIU 5:14
3 plays, -9 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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ILL 7:14
5 plays, 45 yards, 1:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:14 7-7
Edwin Carter 18 Yd pass from M.J. Rivers (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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WIU 9:09
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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ILL 11:16
11 plays, 49 yards, 5:15 · Punt
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WIU 1:31
7 plays, 21 yards, 3:32 · Punt
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ILL 5:03
7 plays, 32 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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WIU 6:58
8 plays, 45 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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ILL 10:20
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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WIU 12:07
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:07 7-0
George Wahee 20 Yd pass from Sean McGuire (Sam Crosa Kick)
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
WIU
ILL
19
1st Downs
20
3-12
3rd down efficiency
3-13
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
361
Total Yards
376
295
Passing
138
26/42
Comp/Att
14/23
7.0
Yards per pass
6.0
66
Rushing
238
21
Rushing Attempts
47
3.1
Yards per rush
5.1
6-57
Penalties
14-145
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
26:43
Possession
33:17
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