Missouri Tigers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Missouri Tigers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 37–9 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: Missouri Tigers 37, Illinois Fighting Illini 9.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Missouri Tigers	0	0	0	0	37
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	0	0	0	9

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Blaine Gabbert middle (142.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.65 EPA/play +7.94 EPA
• Juice Williams sideline (356.0) — 0.0 yds · +1.08 EPA/play +4.32 EPA
• Blaine Gabbert sideline (142.0) — 0.0 yds · +1.14 EPA/play +2.29 EPA

Rushing

• Derrick Washington (142.0) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Juice Williams (356.0) — 0.0 yds -0.50 EPA
• Blaine Gabbert (142.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.63 EPA

Receiving

• Danario Alexander (142.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.22 EPA
• Jarred Fayson (356.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Wes Kemp (142.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Blaine Gabbert middle	142.0	3	33.3%	0	1	+2.65	+7.94
Juice Williams sideline	356.0	4	0.0%	0	0	+1.08	+4.32
Blaine Gabbert sideline	142.0	2	0.0%	0	0	+1.14	+2.29
Blaine Gabbert screen	142.0	2	50.0%	0	1	+0.92	+1.83
Juice Williams deep in	356.0	1	0.0%	0	0	+1.65	+1.65
Blaine Gabbert	142.0	26	3.8%	0	1	+0.05	+1.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MIZ	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	356.0	6	0	+3.73	Ended
Q1	142.0	1	0	+3.45	Pass TD
Q1	142.0	5	0	+0.62	Ended
Q1	356.0	3	0	-2.10	Punt
Q1	142.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	142.0	13	0	+6.35	Ended
Q1	356.0	7	0	-3.80	Punt
Q2	142.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	142.0	12	0	+1.14	Ended
Q2	356.0	10	0	-15.95	Ended
Q2	142.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	142.0	3	0	-2.63	Ended
Q2	356.0	4	0	+0.91	Interception
Q2	142.0	5	0	-3.56	Punt
Q2	356.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	356.0	13	0	+5.80	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · 356.0 · Juice Williams pass complete to Jeff Cumberland for 16 yards, fumbled, forced by Carl Gettis, recovered by Misso Del Howard at the Misso 25. (-5.47 EPA)
2. Q3 · 142.0 · Blaine Gabbert middle pass complete to Danario Alexander for 29 yards to the Illin 3 for a 1ST down. (+4.64 EPA)
3. Q2 · 356.0 · Juice Williams rush quarterback sneak for a loss of 4 yards to the Misso 24. (-4.21 EPA)
4. Q2 · 356.0 · Juice Williams middle pass intercepted by Hardy Ricks at the Illin 42, returned for 16 yards to the Illin 26. (-3.77 EPA)
5. Q2 · 356.0 · MISSOURI penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Kip Edwards accepted, no play. (+3.73 EPA)
6. Q1 · 142.0 · Blaine Gabbert pass complete to Wes Kemp for 49 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.45 EPA)
7. Q3 · 142.0 · Blaine Gabbert screen pass complete to Jared Perry for 46 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.1 EPA)
8. Q4 · 142.0 · Blaine Gabbert pass complete to Jared Perry for 28 yards to the Misso 45 for a 1ST down. (+2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Missouri Tigers controlled the final (37–9) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Blaine Gabbert middle (142.0) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: MIZ 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 Missouri Tigers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Missouri Tigers 37, Illinois Fighting Illini 9 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Missouri Tigers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Missouri Tigers won with a final score of 37–9.

Where can I find the Missouri Tigers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292480356.

Who led Missouri Tigers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Blaine Gabbert middle (142.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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