Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2015 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 24–13 in Week 8, 2015. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 24, Illinois Fighting Illini 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	0	9	6	6	24
Illinois Fighting Illini	3	3	6	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bart Houston (275) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +8.57 EPA
• Wes Lunt (356) — 0.0 yds · +0.03 EPA/play +1.23 EPA
• Joel Stave (275) — 0.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +0.47 EPA

Rushing

• Dare Ogunbowale (275) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Ke'Shawn Vaughn (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.42 EPA
• Alec Ingold (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Alex Erickson (275) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Geronimo Allison (356) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Troy Fumagalli (275) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bart Houston	275	33	66.7%	0	2	+0.26	+8.57
Wes Lunt	356	37	56.8%	0	0	+0.03	+1.23
Joel Stave	275	8	37.5%	0	0	+0.06	+0.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WIS	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	275	8	0	+4.15	Ended
Q1	356	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	356	8	0	-0.47	Ended
Q1	275	4	0	-2.21	Punt
Q1	356	3	0	-3.35	Punt
Q1	275	3	0	-3.11	Punt
Q1	356	9	0	-1.95	Punt
Q2	356	1	0	-0.01	Ended
Q2	275	10	0	-1.72	Interception
Q2	356	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	356	6	0	+4.21	Ended
Q2	275	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	275	11	0	+2.10	Ended
Q2	356	2	0	-1.65	Punt
Q2	275	1	0	+3.74	Pass TD
Q2	275	6	0	-2.96	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Bart Houston pass intercepted, touchback. Eaton Spence return for no gain (-5.28 EPA)
2. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Wes Lunt pass intercepted Michael Caputo return for no gain to the Wisc 49 (-4.66 EPA)
3. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Bart Houston pass complete to Robert Wheelwright for 23 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (+3.74 EPA)
4. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Alex Erickson run for 56 yds to the Illin 30 for a 1ST down (+3.73 EPA)
5. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Bart Houston pass intercepted, touchback. Clayton Fejedelem return for no gain (-3.57 EPA)
6. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Bart Houston pass complete to Alex Erickson for 23 yds to the Illin 32 for a 1ST down (+3.22 EPA)
7. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Ke'Shawn Vaughn run for 36 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) (+3.21 EPA)
8. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Bart Houston pass complete to Alex Erickson for 9 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (+2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (24–13) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Bart Houston (275) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: WIS 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 Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Wisconsin Badgers 24, Illinois Fighting Illini 13 in Week 8 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 24–13.

Where can I find the Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763547.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Bart Houston (275) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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