Ball State Cardinals vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Ball State Cardinals 24–21 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Ball State Cardinals 21, Illinois Fighting Illini 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ball State Cardinals	6	0	12	0	21
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	9	0	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chayce Crouch (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.20 EPA/play -4.44 EPA
• Riley Neal (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.27 EPA/play -9.30 EPA

Rushing

• James Gilbert (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.15 EPA
• Riley Neal (2050) — 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Mike Epstein (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.54 EPA

Receiving

• Riley Miller (2050) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.24 EPA
• Antwan Davis (2050) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.89 EPA
• Corey Lacanaria (2050) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chayce Crouch	356	22	45.5%	0	1	-0.20	-4.44
Riley Neal	2050	35	57.1%	0	1	-0.27	-9.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BALL	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	2050	5	0	+2.40	Pass TD
Q1	356	4	0	-1.80	Pass TD
Q1	2050	17	0	-1.94	Fumble
Q1	356	5	0	-2.99	Field goal
Q2	2050	1	0	+0.05	Ended
Q2	356	7	0	+3.54	Rush TD
Q2	2050	9	0	-1.18	Punt
Q2	356	11	0	+3.23	Ended
Q2	2050	2	0	-2.43	Punt
Q3	356	3	0	-4.19	Punt
Q3	2050	4	0	-4.47	Rush TD
Q3	356	2	0	-2.41	Punt
Q3	2050	11	0	+6.52	Rush TD
Q3	356	3	0	-2.90	Ended
Q3	2050	15	0	-0.08	Ended
Q4	356	1	0	+2.09	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · James Gilbert run for no gain to the Illin 3 (-5.91 EPA)
2. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Riley Neal pass complete to Antwan Davis for 10 yds Antwan Davis fumbled, forced by Patrick Nelson, recovered by Illin Tre Watson , return for 34 yds to the BalSt 16 (-5.63 EPA)
3. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Riley Neal pass intercepted Tre Watson return for no gain to the BalSt 33 (-5.12 EPA)
4. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Morgan Hagee 54 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Jamal Milan (-4.54 EPA)
5. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chayce Crouch pass intercepted Bryce Cosby return for no gain to the BalSt 45 (-4.07 EPA)
6. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Riley Neal pass complete to Riley Miller for 11 yds to the Illin 19 for a 1ST down (+3.71 EPA)
7. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chayce Crouch pass complete to Malik Turner for 11 yds to the BalSt 25 for a 1ST down (+3.49 EPA)
8. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Nathan Snyder punt for 38 yds , Mike Dudek returns for 52 yds to the BalSt 35 (-3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (24–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Chayce Crouch (356) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: BALL 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 Ball State Cardinals vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Ball State Cardinals 21, Illinois Fighting Illini 24 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935232.

Who led Ball State Cardinals vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Chayce Crouch (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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