Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2017 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 20–7 in Week 2, 2017. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 7, Illinois Fighting Illini 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	6	0	6	7
Illinois Fighting Illini	3	3	6	0	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mike White (98) — 0.0 yds · -0.09 EPA/play -3.55 EPA
• TEAM (98) — 0.0 yds · -6.27 EPA/play -6.27 EPA
• Chayce Crouch (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -6.62 EPA

Rushing

• Mike Epstein (356) — 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Ra'Von Bonner (356) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Chayce Crouch (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.21 EPA

Receiving

• Nacarius Fant (98) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA
• Mike Dudek (356) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Lucky Jackson (98) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mike White	98	40	67.5%	0	0	-0.09	-3.55
TEAM	98	1	0.0%	0	0	-6.27	-6.27
Chayce Crouch	356	23	60.9%	0	0	-0.29	-6.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WKU	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	5	0	+1.04	Ended
Q1	98	2	0	-0.60	Punt
Q1	356	2	0	+0.16	Field goal
Q1	98	9	0	-0.48	Ended
Q1	356	6	0	-1.59	Ended
Q1	98	3	0	-2.50	Punt
Q1	356	3	0	-3.39	Punt
Q1	98	4	0	-1.05	Punt
Q2	356	3	0	-0.47	Punt
Q2	98	2	0	-11.01	Touchdown
Q2	98	3	0	+3.45	Ended
Q2	356	7	0	-0.24	Punt
Q2	98	2	0	-1.02	Punt
Q2	356	3	0	-2.20	Field goal
Q2	98	3	0	-0.83	Punt
Q2	356	8	0	+0.39	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Julian Jones 10 Yd Interception Return (Chase McLaughlin Kick) (-6.27 EPA)
2. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chayce Crouch pass intercepted Antwon Kincade return for 1 yd to the Illin 29 (-5.35 EPA)
3. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White sacked by Bobby Roundtree for a loss of 7 yards to the Illin 9 Mike White fumbled, recovered by Illin Jamal Milan , return for 0 yards (-4.74 EPA)
4. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chayce Crouch run for 3 yds to the WKent 9 (-4.42 EPA)
5. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · TEAM run for a loss of 9 yards to the Illin 42 TEAM fumbled, recovered by WKent Quinton Baker (-2.98 EPA)
6. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White pass complete to Lucky Jackson for 3 yds to the Illin 23 (-2.92 EPA)
7. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chayce Crouch run for 9 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (+2.57 EPA)
8. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White pass incomplete to Lucky Jackson (-2.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (20–7) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Mike White (98) — yds.
• EPA edge: WKU 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 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 7, Illinois Fighting Illini 20 in Week 2 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 7–20.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935241.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Mike White (98) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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