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Illinois Fighting Illini 42
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Match Report

Katin Houser throws 3 TD passes and runs for a score as Illinois beats UAB 42-23 in season opener

— Katin Houser threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score in his Illinois debut as the Illini defeated UAB 42-23 on Thursday night in a season opener.

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Team Stats

24
1st Downs
17
10-19
3rd down efficiency
3-6
3-4
4th down efficiency
1-2
413
Total Yards
332
219
Passing
182
18/31
Comp/Att
13/17
7.1
Yards per pass
10.7
194
Rushing
150
48
Rushing Attempts
26
4.0
Yards per rush
5.8
9-69
Penalties
1-3
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
41:03
Possession
18:57

Top Performers

UAB

  • Ryder Burton C/ATT 18/31 · YDS 219 · AVG 7.1
  • Badger Hargett NO 2 · YDS 97 · AVG 48.5
  • Jonah Delange FG 3/3 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 35
  • CJ Smith REC 2 · YDS 57 · AVG 28.5

ILL

  • Katin Houser C/ATT 13/17 · YDS 182 · AVG 10.7
  • Mac Resetich NO 1 · YDS 65 · AVG 65.0
  • Ty Robinson REC 1 · YDS 54 · AVG 54.0
  • Ca'Lil Valentine CAR 11 · YDS 88 · AVG 8.0

Highlights

00:23 Katin Houser throws 18-yard touchdown pass vs. UAB Watch on ESPN 00:09 Jonah Delange makes 26-yard field goal Watch on ESPN 00:24 Ca'Lil Valentine runs for 51-yard rushing touchdown Watch on ESPN 00:37 Ryder Burton connects for 10-yard TD pass Watch on ESPN

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