UCLA Bruins vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2004 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

UCLA Bruins defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 35–17 in Week 3, 2004. Final score: UCLA Bruins 35, Illinois Fighting Illini 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCLA Bruins	12	6	6	6	35
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	6	6	3	17

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Brad Bower (356) — 0.0 yds · +0.65 EPA/play +9.10 EPA
• Drew Olson (26) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +1.80 EPA
• Jon Beutjer (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +0.86 EPA

Rushing

• Manuel White Jr. (26) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA
• Maurice Drew (26) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
• E.B. Halsey (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.65 EPA

Receiving

• Kendrick Jones () (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.74 EPA
• Jason Davis () (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA
• E.B. Halsey () (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.95 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brad Bower	356	14	0.0%	0	0	+0.65	+9.10
Drew Olson	26	19	15.8%	0	3	+0.10	+1.80
Jon Beutjer	356	18	5.6%	0	1	+0.05	+0.86

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCLA	ILL
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	356	4	0	+1.79	Ended
Q1	26	3	0	-2.90	Ended
Q1	356	5	0	-0.59	Fumble
Q1	26	4	0	+4.34	Rush TD
Q1	26	1	0	-0.22	Ended
Q1	356	3	0	-1.59	Ended
Q1	26	6	0	+6.44	Pass TD
Q1	356	12	0	-2.54	Ended
Q2	26	2	0	-0.72	Ended
Q2	26	1	0	-0.34	Ended
Q2	356	5	0	+0.40	Ended
Q2	26	5	0	+3.73	Pass TD
Q2	356	2	0	-0.46	Fumble
Q2	26	9	0	+0.98	Interception
Q2	356	3	0	-2.22	Ended
Q2	26	2	0	-1.81	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Drew Olson (UCLA) sacked for a loss of 8 yards; turnover on downs. (-10.71 EPA)
2. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · E.B. Halsey (ILL) rushed up the middle for 4 yards. (-6.72 EPA)
3. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fighting Illini 40 yard field goal attempt blocked, recovered by Matt Clark (UCLA). (-4.73 EPA)
4. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brad Bower (ILL) pass right side intercepted by Chris Horton (UCLA). Returned for no gain. (-4.6 EPA)
5. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · E.B. Halsey (ILL) rushed up the middle for -2 yards; turnover on downs. (-4.3 EPA)
6. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fighting Illini fumble by Pierre Thomas (ILL), recovered by Marcus Cassel (UCLA), returned for no gain. (-4.09 EPA)
7. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · E.B. Halsey (ILL) rushed up the middle for no gain; turnover on downs. (-3.87 EPA)
8. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brad Bower (ILL) pass across the middle complete to Kendrick Jones (ILL) for 45 yards. (+3.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCLA Bruins controlled the final (35–17) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Brad Bower (356) — yds.
• EPA edge: UCLA at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of UCLA Bruins vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

UCLA Bruins 35, Illinois Fighting Illini 17 in Week 3 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won UCLA Bruins vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

UCLA Bruins won with a final score of 35–17.

Where can I find the UCLA Bruins vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242550356.

Who led UCLA Bruins vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Brad Bower (356) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UCLA Bruins at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.