Illinois Fighting Illini vs. USC Trojans: 2007 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 49–17 in Week 1, 2007. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 17, USC Trojans 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	3	6	6	17
USC Trojans	12	6	6	12	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Eddie McGee (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +6.29 EPA/play +6.30 EPA
• Isiah Williams (356) — 0.0 yds · +0.20 EPA/play +5.07 EPA
• Garrett Green (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.08 EPA/play +2.09 EPA

Rushing

• Rashard Mendenhall (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
• Chauncey Washington (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
• Joe McKnight (30) — 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA

Receiving

• Fred Davis (30) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Rashard Mendenhall (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Joe McKnight (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Eddie McGee	356	1	100.0%	0	1	+6.29	+6.30
Isiah Williams	356	26	0.0%	0	0	+0.20	+5.07
Garrett Green	30	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.08	+2.09
John David Booty	30	32	9.4%	0	3	+0.01	+0.32

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	USC
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	30	1	0	+0.13	Ended
Q1	30	2	0	-0.85	Ended
Q1	356	3	0	-0.11	Ended
Q1	30	4	0	+0.05	Interception
Q1	356	2	0	-1.94	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+2.09	Pass TD
Q1	356	1	0	-0.53	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+0.97	Pass TD
Q1	356	7	0	+2.30	Interception
Q1	30	4	0	+1.07	Ended
Q2	356	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	30	2	0	+1.89	Rush TD
Q2	356	7	0	+0.36	Ended
Q2	30	5	0	+0.73	Ended
Q2	30	2	0	-2.84	Punt
Q2	356	3	0	-2.10	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Rashard Mendenhall rush for 79 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+8.47 EPA)
2. Q1 · USC Trojans · John David Booty pass intercepted by Justin Harrison at the Illin 35, returned for 45 yards to the USC 20, tackled by Drew Radovich. (-6.6 EPA)
3. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Eddie McGee pass complete to Arrelious Benn for 56 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.29 EPA)
4. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isiah Williams pass complete to Rashard Mendenhall for 55 yards to the USC 23 for a 1ST down, tackled by Cary Harris. (+5.33 EPA)
5. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jason Reda 29 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.92 EPA)
6. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isiah Williams pass intercepted by Rey Maualuga at the USC 47, returned for 19 yards to the Illin 34, tackled by Arrelious Benn. (-4.16 EPA)
7. Q3 · USC Trojans · Jason Reda kickoff for 65 yards returned by Desmond Reed for 13 yards to the USC 18, tackled by Garrett Edwards. (-3.37 EPA)
8. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isiah Williams pass incomplete to Rashard Mendenhall, broken up by Everson Griffen. (-3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (49–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Eddie McGee (356) — yds, 1 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 USC Trojans?

Illinois Fighting Illini 17, USC Trojans 49 in Week 1 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 17–49.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=280010030.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs USC Trojans in passing?

Eddie McGee (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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