Illinois Fighting Illini vs Tennessee Volunteers
Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl
Game Leaders
Team Stats
278
Total Yards
417
1
Turnovers
0
18
1st Downs
27
4-46
Penalties
4-20
5/10
3rd Down
6/13
2/2
4th Down
1/3
24:14
Possession
35:46
Game Information
Nashville, TN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 18 | 27 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-10 | 6-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 1-3 |
| Total Yards | 278 | 417 |
| Passing | 121 | 196 |
| Comp/Att | 14/18 | 20/34 |
| Yards per pass | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 157 | 221 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 39 |
| Yards per rush | 4.2 | 5.7 |
| Penalties | 4-46 | 4-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 24:14 | 35:46 |
TENN vs ILL Videos
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: Full Highlights
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2025 Standings
| 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 |
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