Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2007 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 27–20 in Week 5, 2007. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 20, Illinois Fighting Illini 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	9	6	3	0	20
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	6	3	3	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Juice Williams (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +3.37 EPA
• Anthony Morelli (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +3.08 EPA
• Eddie McGee (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.91 EPA/play -2.73 EPA

Rushing

• Rashard Mendenhall (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
• Rodney Kinlaw (213) — 0.0 yds -0.46 EPA
• Austin Scott (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Arrelious Benn (356) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.11 EPA
• Derrick Williams (213) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.09 EPA
• Rashard Mendenhall (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Juice Williams	356	19	5.3%	0	1	+0.18	+3.37
Anthony Morelli	213	37	2.7%	0	1	+0.08	+3.08
Eddie McGee	356	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.91	-2.73

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	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	356	2	0	+0.95	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+2.72	Pass TD
Q1	213	2	0	+2.88	Ended
Q1	356	13	0	+3.04	Rush TD
Q1	213	3	0	-2.53	Punt
Q1	356	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	213	10	0	+0.07	Field goal
Q2	356	5	0	-0.44	Ended
Q2	213	7	0	-1.29	Missed FG
Q2	356	2	0	-1.28	Punt
Q2	213	3	0	-2.48	Punt
Q2	356	5	0	-0.52	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	+1.46	Rush TD
Q2	213	3	0	+3.51	Ended
Q2	356	1	0	+2.40	Pass TD
Q2	356	1	0	+0.06	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Kevin Kelly kickoff for 60 yards returned by Arrelious Benn for 90 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.65 EPA)
2. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Rodney Kinlaw rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the PnSt 39, forced by Sirod Williams, recovered by Kevin Mitchell at the PnSt 39. (-5.26 EPA)
3. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams pass intercepted by Justin King at the PnSt 0, returned for 6 yards to the PnSt 6. (-4.17 EPA)
4. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams pass intercepted by Tony Davis at the Illin 42, returned for 2 yards to the Illin 40. (-4.11 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Anthony Morelli pass intercepted by Vontae Davis at the Illin 18, returned for no gain to the Illin 18. (-4.11 EPA)
6. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Rodney Kinlaw rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Illin 3. (-3.88 EPA)
7. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Anthony Morelli pass intercepted by J Leman at the Illin 3, returned for no gain to the Illin 3. (-3.67 EPA)
8. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Eddie McGee rush for 53 yards to the PnSt 16 for a 1ST down. (+3.53 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (27–20) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Juice Williams (356) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: PSU 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 Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Penn State Nittany Lions 20, Illinois Fighting Illini 27 in Week 5 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 20–27.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=272720356.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Juice Williams (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 Penn State Nittany Lions at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.