Western Illinois Leathernecks 24–28 Arkansas Razorbacks: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2008

Quick answer

Arkansas Razorbacks defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 28–24 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Western Illinois Leathernecks 24, Arkansas Razorbacks 28.

Game summary

Arkansas Razorbacks edged Western Illinois Leathernecks 28–24 in Week 1 of the 2008 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Casey Dick middle (8) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.91 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Herb Donaldson — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: LiSenatus — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Illinois Leathernecks	3	6	6	6	24
Arkansas Razorbacks	0	6	6	12	28

Scoring Map

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

WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

+3OPP 25

ARKArkansas Razorbacks

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WIU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
3-0
Taylor Rowan 42 yard field goal GOOD.
WIU
Q2TD
HDHerb Donaldson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Herb Donaldson rush over left end for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ARK
Q2TD
JAJoe Adams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Casey Dick middle pass complete to Joe Adams for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ARK
Q3TD
CDCasey Dick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Casey Dick rush for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
WIU
Q3TD
HDHerb Donaldson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Matt Barr post pass complete to Herb Donaldson for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ARK
Q4TD
CDCasey Dick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Casey Dick rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ARK
Q4TD
GCGreg Childs
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Casey Dick deep in pass complete to Greg Childs for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, Westrn Illinois penalty offside defense declined.
WIU
Q4TD
JMJavid Milton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Javid Milton rush up the middle for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Casey Dick middle (8) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.91 EPA/play +7.24 EPA
Casey Dick crossing (8) — 0.0 yds · +0.51 EPA/play +4.07 EPA
Matt Barr post (2710) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +3.20 EPA

Rushing

Herb Donaldson (2710) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA
De'Anthony Curtis (8) — 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
Dennis Johnson (8) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA

Receiving

LiSenatus (2710) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
D.J. Williams (8) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
Greg Childs (8) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Casey Dick middle	8	8	12.5%	1	+0.91	+7.24
Casey Dick crossing	8	8	0.0%	0	+0.51	+4.07
Matt Barr post	2710	7	14.3%	1	+0.46	+3.20
Casey Dick deep in	8	1	100.0%	1	+2.73	+2.73
Matt Barr sideline	2710	3	0.0%	0	+0.41	+1.24
Casey Dick post	8	9	0.0%	0	+0.13	+1.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WIU	ARK
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	2710	5	-4.43	Ended
Q1	8	2	-1.28	Interception
Q1	2710	0	—	Field goal
Q1	8	3	-2.41	Punt
Q1	2710	11	-3.03	Ended
Q1	8	8	-0.24	Punt
Q2	2710	1	+1.68	Rush TD
Q2	8	3	+0.45	Ended
Q2	2710	6	+4.35	Ended
Q2	8	1	+3.14	Pass TD
Q2	2710	6	-1.00	Punt
Q2	8	9	+3.20	Ended
Q2	2710	3	-0.18	Punt
Q2	8	3	-1.96	Punt
Q3	2710	1	+0.71	Ended
Q3	8	1	-4.44	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Herb Donaldson rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Ark 12, tackled by Jerico Nelson and Cord Gray. (-4.78 EPA)
Q3 · Arkansas Razorbacks · Casey Dick pass complete to Carlton Salters for 13 yards, fumbled, forced by Jason Williams, recovered by WIll Robert Hodges at the Ark 35. (-4.45 EPA)
Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Matt Barr rush quarterback sneak for no gain to the Ark 1, tackled by Jerry Franklin and Lavunce Askew. (-4.06 EPA)
Q3 · Arkansas Razorbacks · Casey Dick rush for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.89 EPA)
Q4 · Arkansas Razorbacks · Casey Dick middle pass complete to Carlton Salters for 11 yards to the WIll 22, tackled by Jason Williams for a 1ST down. (+3.47 EPA)
Q1 · Arkansas Razorbacks · Casey Dick pass intercepted by Tim Jackson at the Ark 47, returned for no gain to the Ark 47. (-3.24 EPA)
Q2 · Arkansas Razorbacks · Casey Dick middle pass complete to Joe Adams for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.13 EPA)
Q1 · Arkansas Razorbacks · Jeremy Davis punt for 35 yards, fair catch by Tim Jackson at the Ark 49. (+2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

Arkansas Razorbacks controlled the final (28–24) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Casey Dick middle (8) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: WIU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Arkansas Razorbacks?

Western Illinois Leathernecks 24, Arkansas Razorbacks 28 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Arkansas Razorbacks?

Arkansas Razorbacks won with a final score of 24–28.

Where can I find the Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Arkansas Razorbacks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282430008.

Who led Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Arkansas Razorbacks in passing?

Casey Dick middle (8) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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