Illinois Fighting Illini @ Minnesota Golden Gophers
5-6, 2-5 Big Ten
23
5-6, 2-5 Big Ten
5-6, 2-5 Big Ten
32
5-6, 2-5 Big Ten
Game Leaders
279
W. LuntQB
34/47, 2 TD, 1 INT
279
88
M. LeidnerQB
15/25, 1 TD
88
105
J. FergusonRB
20 CAR
105
174
S. BrooksRB
17 CAR, 3 TD
174
126
M. TurnerWR
11 REC, 1 TD
126
31
K.J. MayeWR
4 REC
31
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1.5
J. HuffLB
1.5
12
M. MonheimLB
4 SOLO
12
12
D. McGheeDB
9 SOLO
12
Team Stats
433
Total Yards
343
3
Turnovers
1
28
1st Downs
16
3-30
Penalties
5-30
8/17
3rd Down
7/13
1/2
4th Down
0/0
35:40
Possession
24:20
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
ESPNEWS
1st Quarter
Touchdown
3:41 - 1st
7
ILL
0
MINN
Malik Turner 13 Yd pass from Wes Lunt (Taylor Zalewski Kick)
11 plays, 77 yards, 5:34
Touchdown
1:00 - 1st
7
ILL
7
MINN
Shannon Brooks 5 Yd Run (Ryan Santoso Kick)
6 plays, 73 yards, 2:41
2nd Quarter
Field Goal
12:17 - 2nd
10
ILL
7
MINN
Taylor Zalewski 23 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 61 yards, 3:43
Touchdown
9:37 - 2nd
10
ILL
14
MINN
Shannon Brooks 38 Yd Run (Ryan Santoso Kick)
6 plays, 59 yards, 2:40
Field Goal
3:39 - 2nd
13
ILL
14
MINN
Taylor Zalewski 44 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 41 yards, 3:31
Touchdown
0:05 - 2nd
13
ILL
21
MINN
Rashad Still 1 Yd pass from Mitch Leidner (Ryan Santoso Kick)
15 plays, 74 yards, 3:34
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
8:15 - 3rd
20
ILL
21
MINN
Andrew Davis 6 Yd pass from Wes Lunt (Taylor Zalewski Kick)
14 plays, 75 yards, 6:45
Field Goal
6:14 - 3rd
20
ILL
24
MINN
Ryan Santoso 46 Yd Field Goal
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:01
4th Quarter
Field Goal
6:56 - 4th
23
ILL
24
MINN
Taylor Zalewski 36 Yd Field Goal
10 plays, 40 yards, 4:11
Touchdown
1:25 - 4th
23
ILL
32
MINN
Shannon Brooks 75 Yd Run (Mitch Leidner Run for Two-Point Conversion)
2 plays, 77 yards, 0:57
Data is currently unavailable.
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News
Trinidad Chambliss describes rollercoaster ride of a journey to Ole Miss
Chambliss discusses what his journey was like moving from Division II to the SEC and recaps how he has been able to make an impact with the Rebels as he returns for another season.
6h
Doering, Stinchcomb list their favorite prospects in NFL Draft
SEC Network's Chris Doering and Matt Stinchcomb pick their three favorite SEC prospects ahead of the NFL Draft and explains what makes each player deserving of their spot.
6h
Greg Sankey says SEC's stance on 16-team CFP field hasn't changed
As more stakeholders in charge of the CFP express a willingness to consider the Big Ten's proposed 24-team playoff, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey reiterated his league's preference for a 16-team field.
5h
