Michigan Wolverines vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2007 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 27–17 in Week 8, 2007. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 27, Illinois Fighting Illini 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan Wolverines	3	12	0	9	27
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	6	3	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chad Henne (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +8.48 EPA
• Adrian Arrington (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.30 EPA/play +2.30 EPA
• Ryan Mallett (130) — 0.0 yds · -0.85 EPA/play -2.56 EPA

Rushing

• Carlos Brown (130) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Rashard Mendenhall (356) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Brandon Minor (130) — 0.0 yds -0.55 EPA

Receiving

• Mario Manningham (130) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.04 EPA
• Arrelious Benn (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.31 EPA
• Carson Butler (130) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.66 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chad Henne	130	31	6.5%	0	2	+0.27	+8.48
Adrian Arrington	130	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.30	+2.30
Ryan Mallett	130	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.85	-2.56
Eddie McGee	356	10	0.0%	0	0	-0.28	-2.82
Juice Williams	356	16	6.2%	0	1	-0.25	-3.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MICH	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	1	0	+0.72	Ended
Q1	130	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	356	1	0	-0.64	Ended
Q1	130	9	0	-3.39	Ended
Q1	130	1	0	+0.60	Ended
Q1	356	2	0	-1.81	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	-0.72	Ended
Q1	130	2	0	-3.05	Ended
Q1	130	1	0	-0.32	Ended
Q1	356	2	0	-3.17	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	-0.59	Ended
Q1	130	4	0	+1.94	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	+2.12	Pass TD
Q1	130	1	0	-1.37	Ended
Q1	356	2	0	-5.34	Ended
Q2	130	1	0	+3.74	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Ryan Mallett rush for no gain, fumbled at the Illin 28, recovered by Chris Norwell at the Illin 28. (-5.37 EPA)
2. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Zoltan Mesko punt for 31 yards, returned by Kyle Hudson for 1 yard to the Illin 13, fumbled at the Illin 13, recovered by Sean Griffin. (+4.79 EPA)
3. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Rashard Mendenhall rush for 7 yards to the Mich 26. (-4.37 EPA)
4. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Chad Henne pass intercepted by Kevin Mitchell at the Mich 40, returned for no gain to the Mich 40. (-3.89 EPA)
5. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Chad Henne pass complete to Adrian Arrington for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.74 EPA)
6. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Ryan Mallett pass intercepted by Justin Sanders at the Illin 4, returned for no gain to the Illin 4. (-3.68 EPA)
7. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Chad Henne sacked by David Lindquist and Chris Norwell at the Mich 29 for a loss of 10 yards. (-2.88 EPA)
8. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Illinois penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker on Joe Morgan accepted, no play. (+2.87 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (27–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Chad Henne (130) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: MICH 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 Michigan Wolverines vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Michigan Wolverines 27, Illinois Fighting Illini 17 in Week 8 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 27–17.

Where can I find the Michigan Wolverines vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=272930356.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Chad Henne (130) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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