Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Illinois Fighting Illini
4-2, 1-2 Big Ten
14
4-2, 1-2 Big Ten
6-1, 3-1 Big Ten
26
6-1, 3-1 Big Ten
Game Leaders
21
T. MorganQB
4/12, 1 INT
21
252
T. DeVitoQB
25/32, 1 TD
252
127
M. IbrahimRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
127
180
C. BrownRB
41 CAR
180
32
B. Spann-FordTE
4 REC
32
62
I. WilliamsWR
9 REC
62
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1
J. NewtonDT
1
13
T. NubinS
9 SOLO
13
6
G. JacasLB
5 SOLO
6
Team Stats
180
Total Yards
472
3
Turnovers
0
12
1st Downs
27
2-20
Penalties
6-56
2/7
3rd Down
6/17
1/1
4th Down
4/4
19:56
Possession
40:04
Game Information
Champaign, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 12 | 27 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-7 | 6-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 4-4 |
| Total Yards | 180 | 472 |
| Passing | 38 | 252 |
| Comp/Att | 6/18 | 25/32 |
| Yards per pass | 2.1 | 7.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing | 142 | 220 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 54 |
| Yards per rush | 5.9 | 4.1 |
| Penalties | 2-20 | 6-56 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Possession | 19:56 | 40:04 |
MINN @ ILL Videos
Tommy Devito crosses goal line for 5-yard TD
Illinois defender swoops in to pick off Minnesota early
Mohamed Ibrahim goes 21-yard on impressive carry
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 14-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-1 |
| 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 |
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