Quick answer
Michigan State Spartans defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 38–25 in Week 7, 2004. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 25, Michigan State Spartans 38.
Game summary
Michigan State Spartans beat Illinois Fighting Illini 38–25 in Week 7 of the 2004 season.
- Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
- Passing leader: Drew Stanton (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.48 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Pierre Thomas — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
- Receiving leader: Agim Shabaj () — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 25 | |
| 12 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Drew Stanton (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +11.98 EPA
- Chris Pazan (356) — 0.0 yds · +0.35 EPA/play +3.11 EPA
- Jerramy Scott (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.41 EPA/play +2.82 EPA
Rushing
- Pierre Thomas (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.72 EPA
- Jehuu Caulcrick (127) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA
- Jason Teague (127) — 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
Receiving
- Agim Shabaj () (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA
- Kendrick Jones () (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA
- Jerramy Scott () (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.18 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stanton | 25 | 12.0% | 0 | 3 | +0.48 | +11.98 | |
| Chris Pazan | 9 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +0.35 | +3.11 | |
| Jerramy Scott | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | +1.41 | +2.82 | |
| Jon Beutjer | 14 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.23 | -3.15 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 | -0.90 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 6 | 0 | -1.63 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | -3.58 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 4 | 0 | +4.72 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -1.65 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 9 | 0 | +5.84 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 6 | 0 | -0.69 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -3.19 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | -0.01 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | -0.55 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | -1.27 | Fumble | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +0.22 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | +0.79 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 11 | 0 | +1.45 | Missed FG | |
| Q2 | 9 | 0 | +7.29 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 | +3.49 | Pass TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Pierre Thomas (ILL) rushed right side for 70 yards. (+6.61 EPA)
- Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Spartans punt blocked, recovered by Sharriff Abdullah (ILL), advanced for a touchdown. (-5.92 EPA)
- Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · 27 yard field goal by Jason Reda (ILL) is no good. (-4.47 EPA)
- Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Pierre Thomas (ILL) rushed left side for a 23 yard touchdown. (+3.96 EPA)
- Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fighting Illini fumble by Jon Beutjer (ILL), recovered by Brandon McKinney (MSU), returned for no gain. (-3.79 EPA)
- Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed right side for 2 yards. (-3.62 EPA)
- Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jon Beutjer (ILL) pass left side complete to E.B. Halsey (ILL) for 12 yards. (-3.58 EPA)
- Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Drew Stanton (MSU) pass left side complete to Jerramy Scott (MSU) for a 11 yard touchdown. (+3.41 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (38–25) in Week 7.
- Passing edge: Drew Stanton (127) — yds, 3 TD.
- EPA edge: ILL 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 Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan State Spartans?
Illinois Fighting Illini 25, Michigan State Spartans 38 in Week 7 of the 2004 college football season.
Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan State Spartans?
Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 25–38.
Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan State Spartans box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242830127.
Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?
Drew Stanton (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Illinois Fighting Illini at Michigan State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Illinois Fighting Illini
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
Michigan State Spartans
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W