Quick answer
Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Illinois State Redbirds 45–17 in Week 2, 2009. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 17, Illinois Fighting Illini 45.
Game summary
Illinois Fighting Illini dominated Illinois State Redbirds 45–17 in Week 2 of the 2009 season.
- Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
- Passing leader: Matt Brown middle (2287.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +1.06 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Eddie McGee — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
- Receiving leader: Eyad Salem — 2 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Matt Brown middle (2287.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.06 EPA/play +11.66 EPA
- Matt Lancaster deep (2287.0) — 0.0 yds · +2.69 EPA/play +2.69 EPA
- Eddie McGee post (356.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.23 EPA/play +2.23 EPA
Rushing
- Eddie McGee (356.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.69 EPA
- Jason Ford (356.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.45 EPA
- Geno Blow (2287.0) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
Receiving
- Eyad Salem (2287.0) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.00 EPA
- Ben Graves (2287.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
- Marcus King (2287.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Brown middle | 11 | 9.1% | 0 | 1 | +1.06 | +11.66 | |
| Matt Lancaster deep | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +2.69 | +2.69 | |
| Eddie McGee post | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | +2.23 | +2.23 | |
| Matt Brown slant | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +1.84 | +1.84 | |
| Eddie McGee flag | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +1.50 | +1.50 | |
| Matt Brown sideline | 16 | 6.2% | 0 | 1 | +0.08 | +1.35 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 | +0.31 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -1.88 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 7 | 0 | +4.18 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -2.12 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +0.34 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 4 | 0 | -3.32 | Fumble | |
| Q1 | 2 | 0 | +0.76 | Interception | |
| Q1 | 6 | 0 | +0.24 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -3.29 | Missed FG | |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 | -2.35 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | +0.85 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -1.04 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | +3.78 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 4 | 0 | +3.85 | Interception | |
| Q2 | 8 | 0 | -5.00 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q4 · 2287.0 · Matt Lancaster pass intercepted by Russell Ellington at the Illin 6, returned for 78 yards to the IllSt 16, tackled by Tyrone Walker. (-10.11 EPA)
- Q2 · 2287.0 · Matt Brown pass intercepted by Doug Pilcher at the Illin 38, returned for 41 yards to the IllSt 21, tackled by Marcus King. (-8.11 EPA)
- Q3 · 356.0 · Eddie McGee rush over left tackle for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by IllSt Tony Trujillo at the Illin 28. (-6.81 EPA)
- Q4 · 356.0 · Justin Green rush left for 7 yards to the IllSt 3, tackled by Antonio Adams for a 1ST down. (-4.93 EPA)
- Q3 · 356.0 · Eddie McGee rush over right guard for 16 yards to the IllSt 24, tackled by Kelvyn Hemphill for a 1ST down. (-4.84 EPA)
- Q3 · 2287.0 · Matt Brown middle pass complete to Ben Graves for 36 yards to the Illin 20, tackled by Garrett Edwards out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+4.74 EPA)
- Q1 · 356.0 · Eddie McGee deep pass intercepted by Team at the IllSt 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-3.92 EPA)
- Q2 · 356.0 · ILLINOIS ST penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker on N/A accepted. (+3.55 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (45–17) in Week 2.
- Passing edge: Matt Brown middle (2287.0) — yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: ILST 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 Illinois State Redbirds vs Illinois Fighting Illini?
Illinois State Redbirds 17, Illinois Fighting Illini 45 in Week 2 of the 2009 college football season.
Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs Illinois Fighting Illini?
Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 17–45.
Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292550356.
Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?
Matt Brown middle (2287.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Illinois State Redbirds at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Illinois State Redbirds
Now 0-1 L
Illinois Fighting Illini
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W