Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2015 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 14–13 in Week 5, 2015. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 13, Illinois Fighting Illini 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	0	9	3	0	13
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	0	0	12	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Wes Lunt (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +5.94 EPA
• Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · -0.65 EPA/play -17.52 EPA

Rushing

• Ke'Shawn Vaughn (356) — 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Andy Janovich (158) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Geronimo Allison (356) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Malik Turner (356) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Jordan Westerkamp (158) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -1.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Wes Lunt	356	42	54.8%	0	2	+0.14	+5.94
Tommy Armstrong Jr.	158	27	37.0%	0	0	-0.65	-17.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEB	ILL
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	-1.32	Missed FG
Q1	158	2	0	-0.66	Punt
Q1	356	9	0	-0.51	Missed FG
Q1	158	3	0	-2.46	Punt
Q1	356	6	0	-4.27	Ended
Q1	158	3	0	-1.78	Field goal
Q2	356	1	0	+3.07	Ended
Q2	158	6	0	+1.25	Ended
Q2	356	5	0	-1.71	Punt
Q2	158	2	0	-1.85	Punt
Q2	356	5	0	-0.09	Punt
Q2	158	3	0	+1.26	Rush TD
Q2	356	6	0	-1.59	Punt
Q2	158	5	0	+2.45	Field goal
Q3	356	5	0	+0.70	Ended
Q3	158	5	0	-1.40	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Ryan Frain punt for 49 yds , De'Mornay Pierson-El returns for no gain to the Neb 39 De'Mornay Pierson-El fumbled, recovered by Illin Julian Hylton (+6.02 EPA)
2. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chayce Crouch run for a loss of 3 yards to the Neb 13 (-4.49 EPA)
3. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Wes Lunt pass complete to Malik Turner for 50 yds to the Neb 7 for a 1ST down (+4.11 EPA)
4. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Josh Ferguson run for 48 yds to the Neb 37 for a 1ST down (+4.05 EPA)
5. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Cethan Carter for 55 yds to the Illin 20 for a 1ST down (+3.67 EPA)
6. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Taylor Zalewski 51 yd FG MISSED (-3.4 EPA)
7. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. run for 32 yds to the Illin 29 for a 1ST down (+3.35 EPA)
8. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Wes Lunt pass complete to Geronimo Allison for 20 yds to the Illin 39 for a 1ST down (+3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (14–13) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Wes Lunt (356) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: NEB 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 13, Illinois Fighting Illini 14 in Week 5 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 13–14.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763528.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Wes Lunt (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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