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Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Illini defeat Flashes 52–3 in Week 1

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

Kent State Golden Flashes 3 0-1
Final 3–52
Illinois Fighting Illini 52 1-0 Winner
Winner
Illinois Fighting Illini
Final score
3–52
Halftime
Kent State Golden Flashes 0–33 Illinois Fighting Illini
Top passer
Wes Lunt

Top CFB performers · Flashes

Top CFB performers · Illini

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 52–3 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Kent State Golden Flashes 3, Illinois Fighting Illini 52.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini dominated Kent State Golden Flashes 52–3 in Week 1 of the 2015 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Wes Lunt (356) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.34 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Josh Ferguson — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: P.J. Simmons — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Kent State Golden Flashes00033
Illinois Fighting Illini2496652

Scoring Map

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

KENTKent State Golden Flashes
ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ILL
    Q1TD
    JFJosh Ferguson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Josh Ferguson run for 11 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK)

  2. ILL
    Q1TD
    JFJosh Ferguson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Wes Lunt pass complete to Josh Ferguson for 21 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK)

  3. ILL
    Q1TD
    MMMarchie Murdock

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Wes Lunt pass complete to Marchie Murdock for 34 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK)

  4. ILL
    Q1TD
    TWTyler White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-24

    Wes Lunt pass complete to Tyler White for 2 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK)

  5. ILL
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-27

    Taylor Zalewski 43 yd FG GOOD

  6. ILL
    Q2TD
    GAGeronimo Allison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-33

    Wes Lunt pass complete to Geronimo Allison for 34 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK)

  7. ILL
    Q3TD
    KVKe'Shawn Vaughn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-39

    Ke'Shawn Vaughn run for 1 yd for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK)

  8. ILL
    Q4TD
    SMSam Mays

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-45

    Chayce Crouch pass complete to Sam Mays for 27 yds for a TD, (David Reisner KICK)

  9. KENT
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-45

    Shane Hynes 43 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Wes Lunt (356) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +6.53 EPA
  • George Bollas (2309) — 0.0 yds · +0.42 EPA/play +2.52 EPA
  • Chayce Crouch (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -0.35 EPA

Rushing

  • Josh Ferguson (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.00 EPA
  • Ke'Shawn Vaughn (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.87 EPA
  • Myles Washington (2309) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA

Receiving

  • P.J. Simmons (2309) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.80 EPA
  • Geronimo Allison (356) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
  • Ernest Calhoun (2309) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Wes Lunt3561957.9%04+0.34+6.53
George Bollas2309666.7%00+0.42+2.52
Chayce Crouch356933.3%01-0.04-0.35
V'Angelo Bentley35610.0%00-0.74-0.74
Colin Reardon23093542.9%00-0.71-24.73

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q135610+1.25Rush TD
Q1230940-9.66Interception
Q135640+1.11Pass TD
Q1230930-2.32Punt
Q135690-3.50Pass TD
Q1230930-3.71Punt
Q135610+0.58Pass TD
Q1230930-3.61Interception
Q135630+1.94Ended
Q1230930-3.61Punt
Q235620+0.12Ended
Q2230910-1.55Ended
Q235600Field goal
Q22309100+5.48Ended
Q235640+0.81Pass TD
Q2230990-4.93Interception

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Colin Reardon pass intercepted Mason Monheim return for 43 yds to the KntSt 11 (-6.9 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Ke'Shawn Vaughn run for 4 yds to the KntSt 1 (-6.08 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Ryan Frain punt for 45 yds , Ernest Calhoun returns for no gain to the KntSt 28 Ernest Calhoun fumbled, recovered by Illin Davontay Kwaaning (+5.61 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Shane Hynes 22 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Rob Bain Mason Monheim return for no gain to the Illin 8 (-5.01 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Wes Lunt pass complete to Josh Ferguson for 21 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) (+4.08 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Colin Reardon pass complete to Kris White for 58 yds to the Illin 11 for a 1ST down (+4.07 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Colin Reardon pass intercepted Eaton Spence return for no gain to the KntSt 34 (-4.05 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chayce Crouch pass complete to Sam Mays for 27 yds for a TD, (David Reisner KICK) (+3.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (52–3) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Wes Lunt (356) — yds, 4 TD.
  • EPA edge: KENT 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 Kent State Golden Flashes vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Kent State Golden Flashes 3, Illinois Fighting Illini 52 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Kent State Golden Flashes vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 3–52.

Where can I find the Kent State Golden Flashes vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400835430.

Who led Kent State Golden Flashes 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 Kent State Golden Flashes at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Kent State Golden Flashes

Now 0-1 L

Illinois Fighting Illini

Now 1-0 W