Illinois Fighting Illini @ Minnesota Golden Gophers
Game Leaders

212
L. AltmyerQB
24/31, 3 TD, 1 INT
212

167
A. KaliakmanisQB
11/22, 3 TD
167

89
K. FeaginRB
22 CAR
89

75
J. NubinRB
19 CAR
75

131
I. WilliamsWR
13 REC, 2 TD
131

58
B. Spann-FordTE
3 REC, 1 TD
58

1
S. ColemanEDGE
1

2
J. JoynerEDGE
2

6
K. RandolphDT
4 SOLO
6

11
C. LindenbergLB
9 SOLO
11
Team Stats
371
Total Yards
260
3
Turnovers
1
19
1st Downs
16
4-33
Penalties
2-10
9/17
3rd Down
3/12
1/1
4th Down
1/2
31:38
Possession
28:22
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 19 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 9-17 | 3-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 371 | 260 |
| Passing | 297 | 167 |
| Comp/Att | 27/34 | 11/22 |
| Yards per pass | 8.7 | 7.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 74 | 93 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 2.1 | 2.7 |
| Penalties | 4-33 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 31:38 | 28:22 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig 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

Sources: Notre Dame set to add Aaron Henry to coaching staff
Notre Dame is set to hire Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry as defensive backs coach and co-defensive coordinator, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Nussmeier leads 2 scoring drives as American beats National 17-9 in Senior Bowl
— LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier led a pair of touchdown drives, including a keeper for a score, as the American team beat the National team 17-9 on Saturday in the Senior Bowl.
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Draft-bound Ty Simpson: New school would have hurt Bama legacy
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said he is "absolutely" content with entering the NFL draft, adding it would "tarnish my legacy" to stay in college and play for another school.
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