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Youngstown State Penguins vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Illini defeat Penguins 28–17 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Youngstown State Penguins vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (Week 1).

Youngstown State Penguins 17 0-1
Final 17–28
Illinois Fighting Illini 28 1-1 Winner
Winner
Illinois Fighting Illini
Final score
17–28
Halftime
Youngstown State Penguins 6–6 Illinois Fighting Illini
Top passer
Wes Lunt

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Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Youngstown State Penguins 28–17 in Week 1, 2014. Final score: Youngstown State Penguins 17, Illinois Fighting Illini 28.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini beat Youngstown State Penguins 28–17 in Week 1 of the 2014 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Wes Lunt (356) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.62 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Martin Ruiz — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Josh Ferguson — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Youngstown State Penguins333617
Illinois Fighting Illini0601828

Scoring Map

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

YSUYoungstown State Penguins
ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. YSU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-0

    Joey Cejudo 33 Yd Field Goal

  2. YSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-0

    Joey Cejudo 29 yd FG GOOD

  3. ILL
    Q2TD
    JDJon Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Wes Lunt pass complete to Jon Davis for 8 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK)

  4. YSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-6

    Joey Cejudo 36 yd FG GOOD

  5. ILL
    Q4TD
    MBMartize Barr

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-12

    Wes Lunt pass complete to Martize Barr for 29 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK)

  6. ILL
    Q4TD
    JFJosh Ferguson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-18

    Wes Lunt pass complete to Josh Ferguson for 15 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK)

  7. YSU
    Q4TD
    MRMartin Ruiz

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-18

    Martin Ruiz 2 Yd Run (Dante Nania Run for Two-Point Conversion)

  8. ILL
    Q4TD
    MDMike Dudek

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-24

    Wes Lunt pass complete to Mike Dudek for 8 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Wes Lunt (356) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +19.18 EPA
  • Dante Nania (2754) — 0.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.41 EPA

Rushing

  • Martin Ruiz (2754) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.20 EPA
  • Josh Ferguson (356) — 0.0 yds -0.64 EPA
  • Dante Nania (2754) — 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA

Receiving

  • Josh Ferguson (356) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA
  • Jelani Berassa (2754) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
  • Malik Turner (356) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Wes Lunt3563177.4%04+0.62+19.18
Dante Nania27541957.9%00+0.02+0.41

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1275490-2.59Field goal
Q135630-3.02Punt
Q1275430-2.57Punt
Q135640-1.58Punt
Q1275480-2.89Punt
Q135630-2.38Punt
Q22754100+3.47Field goal
Q235630-1.55Punt
Q2275420-1.69Punt
Q235610-0.13Punt
Q2275430-2.09Punt
Q235660-1.55Fumble
Q2275430-3.13Punt
Q235610+1.87Ended
Q2275410+0.88Ended
Q235610+1.66Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Wes Lunt pass complete to Martize Barr for 29 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) (+5.27 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Youngstown State Penguins · Dante Nania pass complete to Andrew Williams for 61 yds to the Illin 5 for a 1ST down (+4.99 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Josh Ferguson run for 9 yds to the YngSt 28 Josh Ferguson fumbled, recovered by YngSt Nate Dortch (-4.41 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Youngstown State Penguins · Joey Cejudo punt blocked by Joe Fotu blocked by Joe Fotu (-4.38 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Youngstown State Penguins · Dante Nania pass complete to Jody Webb for 54 yds to the Illin 13 for a 1ST down (+3.83 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Wes Lunt pass complete to Mike Dudek for 49 yds to the YngSt 26 for a 1ST down (+3.5 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Joey Cejudo kickoff for 65 yds , V'Angelo Bentley return for 67 yds to the YngSt 33 (+3.03 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Wes Lunt pass complete to Malik Turner for 20 yds to the YngSt 26 for a 1ST down (+2.63 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (28–17) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Wes Lunt (356) — yds, 4 TD.
  • EPA edge: YSU 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 Youngstown State Penguins vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Youngstown State Penguins 17, Illinois Fighting Illini 28 in Week 1 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Youngstown State Penguins vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 17–28.

Where can I find the Youngstown State Penguins vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400547904.

Who led Youngstown State Penguins vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Wes Lunt (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Youngstown State Penguins

Now 0-1 L

Illinois Fighting Illini

Now 1-1 W