Illinois Fighting Illini 41–20 Syracuse Orange: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2007

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Syracuse Orange 41–20 in Week 3, 2007. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 41, Syracuse Orange 20.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini rolled past Syracuse Orange 41–20 in Week 3 of the 2007 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Cameron Dantley (183) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +1.22 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Curtis Brinkley — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Arrelious Benn — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	3	15	6	41
Syracuse Orange	0	0	9	9	20

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 15

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

+3OPP 27

OPP EZ

+3OPP 25

SYRSyracuse Orange

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ILL
Q1TD
RMRashard Mendenhall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Rashard Mendenhall rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q1TD
JCJeff Cumberland
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Juice Williams pass complete to Jeff Cumberland for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
15-0
Jason Reda 32 yard field goal GOOD.
ILL
Q3TD
RMRashard Mendenhall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-0
Rashard Mendenhall rush for 50 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q3TD
JWJuice Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-0
Juice Williams rush for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
SYR
Q3TD
JSJeremy Sellers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-6
Jeremy Sellers rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
30-6
Jason Reda 50 yard field goal GOOD.
SYR
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
30-9
Patrick Shadle 44 yard field goal GOOD.
SYR
Q4TD
JNJawad Nesheiwat
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-15
Cameron Dantley pass complete to Jawad Nesheiwat for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
SYR
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
30-18
Patrick Shadle 42 yard field goal GOOD.
ILL
Q4TD
RMRashard Mendenhall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-18
Rashard Mendenhall rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cameron Dantley (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.22 EPA/play +3.66 EPA
Eddie McGee (356) — 0.0 yds · +1.10 EPA/play +2.20 EPA
Andrew Robinson (183) — 0.0 yds · -0.09 EPA/play -2.62 EPA

Rushing

Curtis Brinkley (183) — 0.0 yds -0.51 EPA
Rashard Mendenhall (356) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.49 EPA
Troy Pollard (356) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Receiving

Arrelious Benn (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
Curtis Brinkley (183) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.53 EPA
Tony Fiammetta (183) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cameron Dantley	183	3	33.3%	1	+1.22	+3.66
Eddie McGee	356	2	0.0%	0	+1.10	+2.20
Andrew Robinson	183	30	0.0%	0	-0.09	-2.62
Juice Williams	356	18	5.6%	1	-0.18	-3.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	SYR
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	2	+0.60	Ended
Q1	183	3	-2.06	Ended
Q1	356	9	+2.26	Rush TD
Q1	183	3	-3.06	Ended
Q1	356	5	-2.59	Punt
Q1	183	3	-3.27	Punt
Q1	356	7	+2.07	Pass TD
Q2	183	5	-2.02	Ended
Q2	356	8	+0.26	Field goal
Q2	183	7	+1.16	Punt
Q2	356	4	-1.10	Punt
Q2	183	12	-1.26	Ended
Q2	356	3	-3.10	Punt
Q3	183	3	-2.14	Punt
Q3	356	4	+1.63	Rush TD
Q3	183	2	-1.39	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Andrew Robinson pass complete to Curtis Brinkley for 62 yards to the Illin 2 for a 1ST down. (+5.39 EPA)
Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Cameron Dantley pass complete to Jawad Nesheiwat for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.61 EPA)
Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Curtis Brinkley rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Illin 28. (-4.42 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Patrick Shadle on-side kick recovered by Syracuse at the Illin 23. (+2.78 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Rashard Mendenhall rush for 50 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.7 EPA)
Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Andrew Robinson pass incomplete. (-2.69 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Troy Pollard rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Syrac 37. (-2.67 EPA)
Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Patrick Shadle 44 yard field goal GOOD. (+2.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (41–20) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Cameron Dantley (183) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: ILL at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Syracuse Orange?

Illinois Fighting Illini 41, Syracuse Orange 20 in Week 3 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Syracuse Orange?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 41–20.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=272580183.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Cameron Dantley (183) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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