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Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2013 Week 8 Recap

Badgers defeat Illini 56–32 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (Week 8).

Wisconsin Badgers 56 5-3 Winner
Final 56–32
Illinois Fighting Illini 32 3-3
Winner
Wisconsin Badgers
Final score
56–32
Halftime
Wisconsin Badgers 24–15 Illinois Fighting Illini
Top passer
Nathan Scheelhaase

Top CFB performers · Badgers

Top CFB performers · Illini

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 56–32 in Week 8, 2013. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 56, Illinois Fighting Illini 32.

Game summary

Wisconsin Badgers rolled past Illinois Fighting Illini 56–32 in Week 8 of the 2013 season.

  • Scoring: 12 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 13 plays.
  • Passing leader: Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.53 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: James White — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Jared Abbrederis — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Wisconsin Badgers186121256
Illinois Fighting Illini01501232

Scoring Map

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

WISWisconsin Badgers
ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WIS
    Q1TD
    BWBrian Wozniak

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Joel Stave pass complete to Brian Wozniak for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. WIS
    Q1TD
    MGMelvin Gordon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    Melvin Gordon rush for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. WIS
    Q1TD
    JWJames White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-0

    James White rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. ILL
    Q2TD
    MLMatt LaCosse

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-6

    Aaron Bailey pass complete to Matt LaCosse for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  5. WIS
    Q2TD
    MGMelvin Gordon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-6

    Melvin Gordon rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. ILL
    Q2TD
    JFJosh Ferguson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-12

    Josh Ferguson rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  7. ILL
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 14
    Score
    24-15

    Taylor Zalewski 31 yard field goal GOOD.

  8. WIS
    Q3TD
    MGMelvin Gordon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-15

    Melvin Gordon rush for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  9. WIS
    Q3TD
    JWJames White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-15

    Joel Stave pass complete to James White for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  10. ILL
    Q4TD
    SHSpencer Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-21

    Reilly O'Toole pass complete to Spencer Harris for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  11. WIS
    Q4TD
    CCCorey Clement

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    42-21

    Corey Clement rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  12. WIS
    Q4TD
    JWJames White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    48-21

    James White rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  13. ILL
    Q4TD
    NSNathan Scheelhaase

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    48-27

    Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 yds · +0.53 EPA/play +14.18 EPA
  • Joel Stave (275) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +8.40 EPA
  • Reilly O'Toole (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.12 EPA/play +5.59 EPA

Rushing

  • James White (275) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.01 EPA
  • Melvin Gordon (275) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.35 EPA
  • Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.00 EPA

Receiving

  • Jared Abbrederis (275) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.67 EPA
  • Steve Hull (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.30 EPA
  • Martize Barr (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Nathan Scheelhaase356270.0%00+0.53+14.18
Joel Stave2752010.0%02+0.42+8.40
Reilly O'Toole356520.0%01+1.12+5.59
Aaron Bailey356250.0%01-0.17-0.33

Team EPA comparison

StatWISILL
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q135650+4.62Ended
Q127530-3.06Punt
Q135620-1.22Punt
Q127510+0.99Pass TD
Q127520-1.89Ended
Q135610-4.00Fumble
Q127510+2.12Rush TD
Q127550+1.77Ended
Q135630-2.03Punt
Q127510+0.48Rush TD
Q127540+3.71Ended
Q135650-2.39Punt
Q227510+0.07Ended
Q235610+1.13Pass TD
Q235640+3.58Ended
Q227510+0.90Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Aaron Bailey rush for no gain to the Wisc 1. (-6.47 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Joel Stave pass complete to Jacob Pedersen for 29 yards to the Illin 1 for a 1ST down. (+4.16 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for 51 yards to the Wisc 6 for a 1ST down. (+4.05 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase rush for a loss of 13 yards, fumbled, recovered by Wisc Ethan Hemer at the Illin 8. (-4.0 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Ryan Lankford for 39 yards to the Wisc 4 for a 1ST down. (+3.98 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Donovonn Young rush for 8 yards, fumbled, forced by Tyler Dippel, recovered by Wisc Marcus Trotter at the Illin 39. (-3.95 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Reilly O'Toole pass complete to Spencer Harris for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.89 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Matt LaCosse for 29 yards to the Wisc 3 for a 1ST down. (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (56–32) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — yds.
  • EPA edge: WIS 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 Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Wisconsin Badgers 56, Illinois Fighting Illini 32 in Week 8 of the 2013 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 56–32.

Where can I find the Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=332920356.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Nathan Scheelhaase (356) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Wisconsin Badgers

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

Illinois Fighting Illini

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L