| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan | 17 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 54 |
| Illinois | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
Eagles defeat Fighting Illini 54-42
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Eastern Michigan | Illinois |
| First Downs | 19 | 18 |
| Total Offense | 372 | 400 |
| Rushes-YDS | 39-151 | 32-75 |
| Passing YDS | 221 | 325 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 4 |
| Total Yards | 507 | 655 |
| T.O.P. | 15:59 | 16:01 |