Illinois Fighting Illini vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2015 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 48–14 in Week 3, 2015. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 14, North Carolina Tar Heels 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	6	0	12	14
North Carolina Tar Heels	9	9	6	12	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Marquise Williams (153) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +3.80 EPA
• Chayce Crouch (356) — 0.0 yds · +0.38 EPA/play +2.26 EPA
• Mitch Trubisky (153) — 0.0 yds · +0.69 EPA/play +1.38 EPA

Rushing

• Josh Ferguson (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA
• Elijah Hood (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
• Ke'Shawn Vaughn (356) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Geronimo Allison (356) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• Marchie Murdock (356) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• Quinshad Davis (153) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Marquise Williams	153	24	70.8%	0	3	+0.16	+3.80
Chayce Crouch	356	6	66.7%	0	0	+0.38	+2.26
Mitch Trubisky	153	2	100.0%	0	0	+0.69	+1.38
Wes Lunt	356	28	53.6%	0	0	-0.24	-6.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	UNC
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	4	0	-0.04	Ended
Q1	153	1	0	+1.23	Rush TD
Q1	153	3	0	+1.82	Ended
Q1	356	3	0	-5.09	Interception
Q1	153	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	153	5	0	-2.12	Ended
Q1	356	2	0	-1.77	Punt
Q1	153	7	0	-0.24	Interception
Q1	356	11	0	-0.43	Ended
Q2	356	1	0	+2.62	Missed FG
Q2	153	7	0	+0.33	Punt
Q2	356	6	0	-1.15	Punt
Q2	153	1	0	+2.47	Pass TD
Q2	153	8	0	+3.06	Ended
Q2	356	1	0	+0.85	Rush TD
Q2	356	8	0	+5.92	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Ryan Frain punt for 35 yds , Ryan Switzer returns for 85 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (-6.29 EPA)
2. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Wes Lunt pass intercepted M.J. Stewart return for 4 yds to the Illin 41 (-4.66 EPA)
3. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Wes Lunt pass incomplete to Geronimo Allison (-3.88 EPA)
4. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Ryan Frain punt for 40 yds , Ryan Switzer returns for 71 yds to the Illin 19 (-3.77 EPA)
5. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Josh Ferguson run for 52 yds to the NCaro 13 for a 1ST down (+3.54 EPA)
6. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Elijah Hood run for 39 yds to the NCaro 44 for a 1ST down (+3.4 EPA)
7. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Marquise Williams pass intercepted Eaton Spence return for no gain to the Illin 20 (-3.18 EPA)
8. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Elijah Hood run for 28 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (+3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (48–14) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Marquise Williams (153) — yds, 3 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 North Carolina Tar Heels?

Illinois Fighting Illini 14, North Carolina Tar Heels 48 in Week 3 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 14–48.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400756924.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Marquise Williams (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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