ncaaf Game Recap
Hawkeyes vs Fighting Illini Final: 63-0 - Recap
Mekhi Sargent ran for 121 yards as Iowa handled Illinois by a score of 63-0 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium-Champaign.
Iowa was a favorite by -15.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 59.5.
Mekhi Sargent rushed for 121 yards, while Toren Young added 67 yards in the win. Noah Fant and T.J. Hockenson added 54 and 48 receiving yards respectively.
Ra'Von Bonner rushed for 111 yards for Illinois, while Jakari Norwood added 30 yards. A.J. Bush threw for 82 yards for the Fighting Illini, while receivers Ricky Smalling and Sam Mays had 27 and 24 yards respectively.
Iowa outgained Illinois 400-231 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 20-11 by the Hawkeyes.
Illinois led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:17-28:43 split in that important category.
Iowa looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Nebraska. Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Northwestern.