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Match Report

Illinois crushes Akron 42-3 in home opener

Illinois rolled over Akron 42-3 on Saturday while showcasing a new quarterback and a reinvigorated defense in a season opener.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/10/26 vs Western Michigan Broncos L 14-42 NCAAF
11/3/26 vs Ohio Bobcats L 20-28 NCAAF
10/24/26 @ Kent State Golden Flashes L 20-35 NCAAF
10/17/26 @ Miami (OH) RedHawks L 14-34 NCAAF
10/10/26 vs Eastern Michigan Eagles L 23-25 NCAAF
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Play by Play

Team Stats

AKR ILL
16
1st Downs
22
3-13
3rd down efficiency
9-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
192
Total Yards
401
128
Passing
194
12/28
Comp/Att
15/25
4.6
Yards per pass
7.8
64
Rushing
207
38
Rushing Attempts
46
1.7
Yards per rush
4.5
5-36
Penalties
7-75
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
31:37
Possession
28:23

Highlights

00:30 Peters scrambles into the end zone for the Illini TD Watch on ESPN

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