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Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2015 Week 11 Recap

Buckeyes defeat Illini 28–3 in Week 11

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (Week 11).

Ohio State Buckeyes 28 11-0 Winner
Final 28–3
Illinois Fighting Illini 3 5-5
Winner
Ohio State Buckeyes
Final score
28–3
Halftime
Ohio State Buckeyes 12–3 Illinois Fighting Illini
Top passer
Cardale Jones

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Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 28–3 in Week 11, 2015. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 28, Illinois Fighting Illini 3.

Game summary

Ohio State Buckeyes rolled past Illinois Fighting Illini 28–3 in Week 11 of the 2015 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Cardale Jones (194) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.33 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Ezekiel Elliott — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Desmond Cain — 10 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ohio State Buckeyes666628
Illinois Fighting Illini03003

Scoring Map

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

OSUOhio State Buckeyes
ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. OSU
    Q1TD
    MTMichael Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Michael Thomas 24 Yd pass from J.T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger Kick)

  2. OSU
    Q2TD
    JBJ.T. Barrett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    J.T. Barrett 6 Yd Run (Sean Nuernberger Kick)

  3. ILL
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    12-3

    Taylor Zalewski 46 yd FG GOOD

  4. OSU
    Q3TD
    EEEzekiel Elliott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-3

    Ezekiel Elliott 1 Yd Run (Sean Nuernberger Kick)

  5. OSU
    Q4TD
    EEEzekiel Elliott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-3

    Ezekiel Elliott 10 Yd Run (Sean Nuernberger Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Cardale Jones (194) — 0.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -0.67 EPA
  • Wes Lunt (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -2.43 EPA
  • J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.16 EPA/play -3.62 EPA

Rushing

  • Ezekiel Elliott (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.24 EPA
  • J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.11 EPA
  • Josh Ferguson (356) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA

Receiving

  • Desmond Cain (356) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.37 EPA
  • Michael Thomas (194) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA
  • Malik Turner (356) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Cardale Jones1942100.0%00-0.33-0.67
Wes Lunt3564353.5%00-0.06-2.43
J.T. Barrett1942365.2%01-0.16-3.62

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q119420+0.52Ended
Q135650-0.86Punt
Q119410+2.21Pass TD
Q119420+0.72Ended
Q135660-1.83Ended
Q119490+2.16Missed FG
Q135660-2.44Punt
Q235630-3.67Ended
Q219410+1.80Rush TD
Q219460+3.57Ended
Q235620-0.89Punt
Q219420-0.79Punt
Q235630-2.90Missed FG
Q219420-4.67Fumble
Q235640-0.21Punt
Q219430-1.91Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass intercepted Caleb Day return for 19 yds to the Illin 34 (-5.31 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett run for a loss of 1 yard to the OhSt 31 J.T. Barrett fumbled, forced by James Crawford, recovered by Illin (-5.04 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Cameron Tucker run for a loss of 3 yards to the OhSt 16 OHIO ST Penalty, Illegal Shift ( Yards) declined (-4.71 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Cameron Johnston punt for 35 yds , V'Angelo Bentley returns for no gain to the Illin 10 V'Angelo Bentley fumbled, recovered by OhSt Bri'onte Dunn (+4.55 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Ryan Frain run for a loss of 7 yards to the OhSt 25 Ryan Frain fumbled, recovered by OhSt Raekwon McMillan (-4.11 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Wes Lunt pass complete to Desmond Cain for 37 yds to the OhSt 20 for a 1ST down (+3.8 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Wes Lunt pass complete to Geronimo Allison for 38 yds to the OhSt 18 for a 1ST down (+3.79 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Sean Nuernberger 24 yd FG MISSED (-3.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (28–3) in Week 11.
  • Passing edge: Cardale Jones (194) — yds.
  • EPA edge: OSU 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 Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Ohio State Buckeyes 28, Illinois Fighting Illini 3 in Week 11 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 28–3.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763564.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Cardale Jones (194) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Ohio State Buckeyes

Entered 10-0 Now 11-0 W

Illinois Fighting Illini

Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L