Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2016 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 31–16 in Week 5, 2016. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 16, Nebraska Cornhuskers 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	12	3	0	16
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	3	0	18	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.64 EPA/play +13.99 EPA
• Chayce Crouch (356) — 0.0 yds · +1.76 EPA/play +1.76 EPA
• Wes Lunt (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -1.48 EPA

Rushing

• Terrell Newby (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.03 EPA
• Devine Ozigbo (158) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Reggie Corbin (356) — 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Malik Turner (356) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• Jordan Westerkamp (158) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA
• Brandon Reilly (158) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Armstrong Jr.	158	22	72.7%	0	1	+0.64	+13.99
Chayce Crouch	356	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.76	+1.76
Wes Lunt	356	22	59.1%	0	0	-0.07	-1.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	NEB
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	158	9	0	+1.98	Ended
Q1	356	5	0	-1.32	Punt
Q1	158	1	0	+0.42	Rush TD
Q1	158	12	0	+5.46	Ended
Q2	356	2	0	+1.43	Field goal
Q2	158	2	0	-2.74	Interception
Q2	356	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	356	9	0	+2.64	Ended
Q2	158	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	158	8	0	+1.30	Ended
Q2	356	1	0	+3.17	Rush TD
Q2	356	7	0	+1.48	Ended
Q2	158	13	0	-3.99	Missed FG
Q3	356	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	356	7	0	+2.11	Ended
Q3	158	5	0	-4.58	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Terrell Newby run for 63 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (+5.38 EPA)
2. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Mikale Wilbon run for 3 yds to the Illin 12 Mikale Wilbon fumbled, recovered by Illin (-4.46 EPA)
3. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass intercepted Darius Mosely return for 24 yds to the Neb 46 (-3.75 EPA)
4. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Kendrick Foster run for 31 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (+3.17 EPA)
5. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · ILLINOIS Penalty, Horse Collar Tackle (Chunky Clements) to the Illin 34 for a 1ST down (+3.09 EPA)
6. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Trey Foster for 6 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (+3.07 EPA)
7. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Devine Ozigbo for 37 yds to the Illin 45 for a 1ST down (+2.77 EPA)
8. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 18 yds to the Illin 29 for a 1ST down (+2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (31–16) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — yds, 1 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Illinois Fighting Illini 16, Nebraska Cornhuskers 31 in Week 5 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 16–31.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869665.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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