Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2008 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 27–20 in Week 7, 2008. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 27, Illinois Fighting Illini 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	0	6	6	27
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	3	3	18	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Juice Williams (356) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +19.64 EPA
• Justin Kucek (135) — 0.0 yds · +3.57 EPA/play +3.57 EPA
• Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.19 EPA

Rushing

• DeLeon Eskridge (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.11 EPA
• Juice Williams (356) — 0.0 yds -0.86 EPA
• Daniel Dufrene (356) — 0.0 yds -0.48 EPA

Receiving

• Arrelious Benn (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.48 EPA
• Eric Decker (135) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Jack Simmons (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Juice Williams	356	41	4.9%	0	3	+0.48	+19.64
Justin Kucek	135	1	0.0%	0	0	+3.57	+3.57
Adam Weber	135	27	3.7%	0	1	-0.01	-0.19
Team	356	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.21	-0.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	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	5	0	+1.91	Ended
Q1	135	8	0	-2.33	Punt
Q1	356	9	0	+4.80	Missed FG
Q1	356	2	0	-0.89	Ended
Q1	135	6	0	+4.54	Pass TD
Q2	356	3	0	-0.36	Punt
Q2	135	3	0	-1.37	Punt
Q2	356	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	356	9	0	+2.39	Ended
Q2	135	7	0	-1.93	Punt
Q2	356	4	0	-1.71	Punt
Q3	135	2	0	-0.81	Ended
Q3	356	10	0	-4.31	Ended
Q3	135	9	0	-0.33	Punt
Q3	356	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	356	7	0	+1.76	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams sacked by Willie VanDeSteeg, fumbled, recovered by Minn Simoni Lawrence at the Illin 9, Simoni Lawrence for 9 yards, to the Illin 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-6.84 EPA)
2. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams rush for no gain to the Minn 1. (-5.13 EPA)
3. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Daniel Dufrene rush for 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Garrett Brown, recovered by Minn Eric Small at the Illin 8. (-4.96 EPA)
4. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Matt Eller 45 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.75 EPA)
5. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams pass complete to A.J. Jenkins for 54 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.63 EPA)
6. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams pass complete to A.J. Jenkins for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.17 EPA)
7. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams pass complete to Arrelious Benn for 31 yards to the Illin 47 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+3.93 EPA)
8. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Ben Kuznia for 15 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down. (+3.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (27–20) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Juice Williams (356) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: MINN 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 27, Illinois Fighting Illini 20 in Week 7 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 27–20.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282850356.

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

Juice Williams (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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