Quick answer
Missouri Tigers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 40–34 in Week 1, 2007. Final score: Missouri Tigers 40, Illinois Fighting Illini 34.
Game summary
Missouri Tigers edged Illinois Fighting Illini 40–34 in Week 1 of the 2007 season.
- Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
- Passing leader: Eddie McGee deep (356) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +2.58 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Tony Temple — 0.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Martin Rucker — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Missouri Tigers | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 40 |
 Illinois Fighting Illini | 0 | 6 | 24 | 6 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
MIZMissouri TigersChase Daniel pass complete to Chase Coffman for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
Adam Crossett punt blocked for no gain, lateral to Vontae Davis for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
Jeff Wolfert 27 yard field goal GOOD.
Chase Daniel slant pass complete to William Franklin for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
Eddie McGee rush for 2 yards, fumbled in the endzone, forced by Sean Weatherspoon, recovered by Cornelius Brown for a TOUCHDOWN.
Eddie McGee deep pass complete to Kyle Hudson for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
Eddie McGee rush for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
Kyle Yelton punt for 39 yards, returned by Jeremy Maclin for 66 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
Chase Daniel pass complete to Jeremy Maclin for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
Jeff Wolfert 32 yard field goal GOOD.
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILLIllinois Fighting IlliniFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIZ
Q1TD CCChase CoffmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-0
Chase Daniel pass complete to Chase Coffman for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
- MIZ
Q1TD Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-0
Adam Crossett punt blocked for no gain, lateral to Vontae Davis for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
- MIZ
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 10
- Score
- 15-0
Jeff Wolfert 27 yard field goal GOOD.
- MIZ
Q2TD WFWilliam FranklinPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 21-0
Chase Daniel slant pass complete to William Franklin for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
- ILL
Q2TD EMEddie McGeePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 21-6
Eddie McGee rush for 2 yards, fumbled in the endzone, forced by Sean Weatherspoon, recovered by Cornelius Brown for a TOUCHDOWN.
- ILL
Q3TD KHKyle HudsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 21-12
Eddie McGee deep pass complete to Kyle Hudson for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
- ILL
Q3TD EMEddie McGeePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 21-18
Eddie McGee rush for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
- ILL
Q3TD Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 21-24
Kyle Yelton punt for 39 yards, returned by Jeremy Maclin for 66 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
- MIZ
Q3TD JMJeremy MaclinPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 27-24
Chase Daniel pass complete to Jeremy Maclin for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
- ILL
Q3TD RMRashard MendenhallPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 27-30
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
- MIZ
Q4FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 15
- Score
- 30-30
Jeff Wolfert 32 yard field goal GOOD.
- ILL
Q4TD RMRashard MendenhallPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 30-36
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Eddie McGee deep (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.58 EPA/play +7.75 EPA
- Eddie McGee slant (356) — 0.0 yds · +2.39 EPA/play +4.78 EPA
- Eddie McGee sideline (356) — 0.0 yds · +0.48 EPA/play +3.38 EPA
Rushing
- Tony Temple (142) — 0.0 yds -0.85 EPA
- Rashard Mendenhall (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.34 EPA
- Chase Daniel (142) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA
Receiving
- Martin Rucker (142) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA
- Danario Alexander (142) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
- Chase Coffman (142) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie McGee deep | 356 | 3 | 33.3% | 0 | 1 | +2.58 | +7.75 |
| Eddie McGee slant | 356 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +2.39 | +4.78 |
| Eddie McGee sideline | 356 | 7 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +0.48 | +3.38 |
| Chase Daniel slant | 142 | 3 | 33.3% | 0 | 1 | +1.12 | +3.35 |
| Chase Daniel deep | 142 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +2.34 | +2.34 |
| Isiah Williams deep | 356 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +0.80 | +1.61 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | MIZ | 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 | 142 | 8 | 0 | -1.88 | Punt |
| Q1 | 356 | 5 | 0 | -1.36 | Punt |
| Q1 | 142 | 4 | 0 | -0.42 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 356 | 3 | 0 | -1.90 | Punt |
| Q1 | 142 | 1 | 0 | -0.74 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 142 | 9 | 0 | -3.32 | Ended |
| Q1 | 356 | 3 | 0 | -3.14 | Punt |
| Q2 | 142 | 2 | 0 | +3.59 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 142 | 5 | 0 | +0.92 | Ended |
| Q2 | 356 | 1 | 0 | -3.07 | Fumble |
| Q2 | 142 | 6 | 0 | +1.73 | Ended |
| Q2 | 356 | 3 | 0 | -10.02 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 356 | 8 | 0 | -2.13 | Punt |
| Q2 | 142 | 3 | 0 | -2.15 | Punt |
| Q2 | 356 | 8 | 0 | -0.54 | Ended |
| Q2 | 142 | 7 | 0 | -0.76 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Eddie McGee rush for 2 yards, fumbled in the endzone, forced by Sean Weatherspoon, recovered by Cornelius Brown for a TOUCHDOWN. (-12.46 EPA)
- Q3 · Missouri Tigers · Danario Alexander rush reverse for a loss of 8 yards, fumbled at the Misso 41, recovered by Antonio Steele at the Misso 41. (-6.1 EPA)
- Q4 · Missouri Tigers · Chase Daniel sacked by Justin Sanders at the Misso 4 for a loss of 16 yards. (-5.46 EPA)
- Q1 · Missouri Tigers · Adam Crossett punt blocked for no gain, lateral to Vontae Davis for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-4.75 EPA)
- Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Eddie McGee pass intercepted by William Moore at the Misso 23, returned for no gain to the Misso 23. (-4.25 EPA)
- Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Eddie McGee deep pass complete to Kyle Hudson for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.21 EPA)
- Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Eddie McGee sideline pass complete to Rashard Mendenhall for 42 yards to the Misso 43 for a 1ST down, tackled by Del Howard. (+4.01 EPA)
- Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jeff Wolfert kickoff for 63 yards returned by Chris Duvalt for 15 yards to the Illin 14, fumbled at the Illin 17, forced by Andrew Gachkar, recovered by Connell Davis, tackled by Justin Harrison. (-3.87 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Missouri Tigers controlled the final (40–34) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: Eddie McGee deep (356) — yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: MIZ 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 Missouri Tigers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?
Missouri Tigers 40, Illinois Fighting Illini 34 in Week 1 of the 2007 college football season.
Who won Missouri Tigers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?
Missouri Tigers won with a final score of 40–34.
Where can I find the Missouri Tigers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=272440356.
Who led Missouri Tigers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?
Eddie McGee deep (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Missouri Tigers at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Missouri Tigers
Now 2-0 W
Illinois Fighting Illini
Now 0-2 L
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