Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 35–18 in Week 1, 2014. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 18, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	3	12	6	3	18
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	12	0	0	12	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cody Sokol (2348) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.07 EPA
• Wes Lunt (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.09 EPA/play -0.64 EPA
• Reilly O'Toole (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -3.27 EPA

Rushing

• Kenneth Dixon (2348) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
• Reilly O'Toole (356) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Josh Ferguson (356) — 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Mike Dudek (356) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Josh Ferguson (356) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• Malik Turner (356) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cody Sokol	2348	26	53.8%	0	1	+0.04	+1.07
Wes Lunt	356	7	57.1%	0	0	-0.09	-0.64
Reilly O'Toole	356	41	58.5%	0	1	-0.08	-3.27

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	LT
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	6	0	+3.35	Ended
Q1	2348	1	0	+5.06	Pass TD
Q1	356	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	356	7	0	+2.12	Ended
Q1	2348	1	0	+1.72	Rush TD
Q1	2348	5	0	+0.93	Ended
Q1	356	3	0	-0.84	Punt
Q1	2348	4	0	-2.49	Punt
Q1	356	3	0	-2.22	Punt
Q2	2348	3	0	-0.77	Ended
Q2	356	5	0	+0.17	Missed FG
Q2	2348	3	0	-1.59	Punt
Q2	356	12	0	-7.37	Touchdown
Q2	2348	3	0	-2.10	Punt
Q2	356	1	0	+1.68	Pass TD
Q2	356	4	0	+2.12	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Reilly O'Toole pass intercepted for a TD Xavier Woods return for 69 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (-8.74 EPA)
2. Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Cody Sokol pass complete to Kenneth Dixon for 80 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (+5.06 EPA)
3. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Mike Dudek run for 50 yds to the LaTch 22 for a 1ST down (+4.75 EPA)
4. Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Cody Sokol pass complete to Carlos Henderson for 70 yds to the Illin 3 for a 1ST down (+4.47 EPA)
5. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Taylor Zalewski 42 yd FG MISSED (-3.9 EPA)
6. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Reilly O'Toole pass complete to Geronimo Allison for 19 yds to the Illin 44 for a 1ST down (+3.48 EPA)
7. Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Blake Martin run for 28 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (+3.25 EPA)
8. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Wes Lunt pass complete to Malik Turner for 20 yds to the LaTch 12 for a 1ST down (+3.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Louisiana Tech Bulldogs controlled the final (35–18) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Cody Sokol (2348) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: ILL 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 Fighting Illini vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Illinois Fighting Illini 18, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 35 in Week 1 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won with a final score of 18–35.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400610222.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in passing?

Cody Sokol (2348) 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 Fighting Illini at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.