Illinois Fighting Illini 44–17 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2007

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 44–17 in Week 10, 2007. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 44, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini rolled past Minnesota Golden Gophers 44–17 in Week 10 of the 2007 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Juice Williams (356) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.49 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Juice Williams — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Ernest Wheelwright — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	18	3	6	44
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	9	0	6	17

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

+3OPP 20

+3OPP 30

OPP EZ

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 34

OPP EZ

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ILL
Q1TD
JCJeff Cumberland
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Juice Williams pass complete to Jeff Cumberland for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q1TD
JWJacob Willis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Juice Williams pass complete to Jacob Willis for 47 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
15-0
Jason Reda 37 yard field goal GOOD.
ILL
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
18-0
Jason Reda 47 yard field goal GOOD.
ILL
Q2TD
JWJuice Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-0
Juice Williams rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q2TD
EWErnest Wheelwright
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Adam Weber pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q2TD
RMRashard Mendenhall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-6
Rashard Mendenhall rush for 64 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
30-9
Joel Monroe 36 yard field goal GOOD.
ILL
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
33-9
Jason Reda 51 yard field goal GOOD.
MINN
Q4TD
AWAdam Weber
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-15
Adam Weber rush for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q4TD
RMRashard Mendenhall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-15
Rashard Mendenhall rush for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Juice Williams (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +8.81 EPA
Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.34 EPA
Tony Mortensen (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.69 EPA/play +2.77 EPA

Rushing

Juice Williams (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.33 EPA
Rashard Mendenhall (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.59 EPA
Duane Bennett (135) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Receiving

Ernest Wheelwright (135) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA
Jeff Cumberland (356) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA
Arrelious Benn (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Juice Williams	356	18	11.1%	2	+0.49	+8.81
Adam Weber	135	28	3.6%	1	+0.12	+3.34
Tony Mortensen	135	4	0.0%	0	+0.69	+2.77
Eric Decker	135	1	0.0%	0	-2.05	-2.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	MINN
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	EPA	Result
Q1	356	1	+0.73	Ended
Q1	135	7	+2.08	Punt
Q1	135	1	-0.62	Ended
Q1	356	11	+5.98	Pass TD
Q1	135	9	-2.07	Punt
Q1	356	5	+3.87	Pass TD
Q2	356	3	+1.66	Field goal
Q2	135	2	-0.33	Ended
Q2	356	4	-1.03	Field goal
Q2	135	8	-1.07	Ended
Q2	356	8	+5.46	Rush TD
Q2	356	1	+0.83	Ended
Q2	135	4	+4.49	Pass TD
Q2	356	2	+4.26	Rush TD
Q2	135	6	-2.53	Field goal
Q2	356	1	-0.54	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams pass intercepted by Desi Steib at the Illin 42, returned for 11 yards to the Illin 31. (-5.77 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber rush for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.57 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams pass complete to Jacob Willis for 47 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.36 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Rashard Mendenhall rush for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.91 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 23 yards to the Illin 38 for a 1ST down. (+3.72 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Rashard Mendenhall rush for 64 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.69 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Eddie McGee rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled at the Minn 38, forced by Team, recovered by John Shevlin at the Minn 38. (-3.57 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (44–17) in Week 10.
Passing edge: Juice Williams (356) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: ILL at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Illinois Fighting Illini 44, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17 in Week 10 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 44–17.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=273070135.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Juice Williams (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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