ncaaf Game Recap
Illinois Falls 35-21 to Hawkeyes - Recap
Iowa earned a 35-21 victory over Illinois on Saturday in Week 14 action at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa was the ATS victor, as they covered the -13.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 53.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Tyler Goodson rushed for 92 yards, while Mekhi Sargent added 54 yards in the win. Brandon Smith and Sam LaPorta added 58 and 57 receiving yards respectively.
Chase Brown rushed for 83 yards for Illinois, while Isaiah Williams added 38 yards. Brandon Peters threw for 116 yards for the Fighting Illini, while receivers Josh Imatorbhebhe and Daniel Barker had 48 and 40 yards respectively.
Illinois was outgained by Iowa 424-348 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 22-20 by the Hawkeyes.
The time of possession battle favored Iowa as their offense was on the field for 30:26, longer than the 29:34 of their opponents.
Next game, Iowa takes its act home to face Wisconsin looking for another win. For Illinois, they head on the road to face Northwestern.