| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| Rutgers | 21 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 55 |
Scarlet Knights defeat Fighting Illini 55-21
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Illinois | Rutgers |
| First Downs | 15 | 20 |
| Total Offense | 319 | 461 |
| Rushes-YDS | 29-101 | 30-184 |
| Passing YDS | 218 | 277 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 3 |
| Total Yards | 478 | 532 |
| T.O.P. | 13:01 | 15:59 |