Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ Illinois Fighting Illini
Game Leaders
Team Stats
517
Total Yards
437
0
Turnovers
3
21
1st Downs
26
0-0
Penalties
0-0
3/15
3rd Down
3/12
0/0
4th Down
1/1
17:47
Possession
18:55
Game Information
Champaign, IL


1st Quarter
Field Goal
7:24 - 1st
3
RUTG
0
ILL
RUTGERS 21 yard field goal GOOD.
rutgr drive: 6 plays 43 yards, 01:23 rutgr fg, 1:23
Pass
0:40 - 1st
3
RUTG
6
ILL
ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
illin drive: 11 plays 74 yards, 03:17 illin td, 3:17
Extra Point
0:40 - 1st
3
RUTG
7
ILL
ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
illin drive: 11 plays 74 yards, 03:17 illin td, 3:17
2nd Quarter
Pass
14:09 - 2nd
9
RUTG
7
ILL
RUTGERS pass complete for a touchdown.
rutgr drive: 4 plays 80 yards, 01:31 rutgr td, 1:31
Extra Point
14:09 - 2nd
10
RUTG
7
ILL
RUTGERS Extra point GOOD.
rutgr drive: 4 plays 80 yards, 01:31 rutgr td, 1:31
Field Goal
9:20 - 2nd
13
RUTG
7
ILL
RUTGERS 25 yard field goal GOOD.
rutgr drive: 8 plays 59 yards, 03:01 rutgr fg, 3:01
Pass
1:09 - 2nd
19
RUTG
7
ILL
RUTGERS pass complete for a touchdown.
rutgr drive: 1 play 19 yards, 00:06 rutgr td, 0:06
Extra Point
1:09 - 2nd
20
RUTG
7
ILL
RUTGERS Extra point GOOD.
rutgr drive: 1 play 19 yards, 00:06 rutgr td, 0:06
3rd Quarter
Pass
10:53 - 3rd
26
RUTG
7
ILL
RUTGERS pass complete for a touchdown.
rutgr drive: 2 plays 89 yards, 03:17 rutgr td, 3:17
Extra Point
10:53 - 3rd
27
RUTG
7
ILL
RUTGERS Extra point GOOD.
rutgr drive: 2 plays 89 yards, 03:17 rutgr td, 3:17
Field Goal
7:03 - 3rd
27
RUTG
10
ILL
ILLINOIS 28 yard field goal GOOD.
illin drive: 9 plays 70 yards, 03:50 illin fg, 3:50
4th Quarter
Field Goal
11:54 - 4th
27
RUTG
13
ILL
ILLINOIS 32 yard field goal GOOD.
illin drive: 10 plays 56 yards, 03:11 illin fg, 3:11
Pass
8:40 - 4th
27
RUTG
19
ILL
ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
illin drive: 3 plays 54 yards, 01:28 illin td, 1:28
Extra Point
8:40 - 4th
27
RUTG
20
ILL
ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
illin drive: 3 plays 54 yards, 01:28 illin td, 1:28
Pass
1:13 - 4th
27
RUTG
26
ILL
ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
illin drive: 9 plays 65 yards, 02:41 illin td, 2:41
Extra Point
1:13 - 4th
27
RUTG
27
ILL
ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
illin drive: 9 plays 65 yards, 02:41 illin td, 2:41
Overtime
Field Goal
OT
30
RUTG
27
ILL
RUTGERS 40 yard field goal GOOD.
Rush
OT
30
RUTG
33
ILL
ILLINOIS rush for a touchdown.
Data is currently unavailable.
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

Proposal seeks flexibility for 5-7 teams to fill bowl games
The NCAA's football oversight committee voted Thursday to adopt a proposal that allows conferences the flexibility to choose a 5-7 team that has met certain academic standards to fill bowl game opportunities if there aren't enough other deserving teams.
11h

Ex-Ohio coach Brian Smith suing school following December firing
Former Ohio University coach Brian Smith is suing the school for breach of contract and wrongful termination after he was fired in December for "serious professional misconduct."
10h

2026 Conference USA college football preview, predictions for every team
The Owls moved to the FBS and won the league. Will the 2026 season see another new team take the top spot?
15h
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.






