Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2017 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 28–6 in Week 5, 2017. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 28, Illinois Fighting Illini 6.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	12	0	6	28
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	3	0	0	6

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Lee (158) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +13.19 EPA
• Trenard Davis (356) — 0.0 yds · +1.08 EPA/play +1.08 EPA
• Chayce Crouch (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -3.33 EPA

Rushing

• Devine Ozigbo (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
• Chayce Crouch (356) — 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Mikale Wilbon (158) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Stanley Morgan Jr. (158) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Malik Turner (356) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• De'Mornay Pierson-El (158) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.95 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Lee	158	25	64.0%	0	3	+0.53	+13.19
Trenard Davis	356	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.08	+1.08
Chayce Crouch	356	19	47.4%	0	0	-0.17	-3.33

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	158	1	0	+4.64	Pass TD
Q1	356	14	0	-0.30	Ended
Q1	158	7	0	-2.26	Ended
Q1	356	9	0	+0.16	Interception
Q2	158	1	0	+2.00	Pass TD
Q2	356	2	0	+1.12	Ended
Q2	158	9	0	+6.09	Rush TD
Q2	356	6	0	-0.23	Field goal
Q2	158	17	0	+5.47	Ended
Q3	158	2	0	-5.80	Fumble
Q3	356	14	0	-4.13	Punt
Q3	158	16	0	-2.02	Punt
Q4	356	4	0	-1.40	Punt
Q4	158	5	0	-1.46	Pass TD
Q4	356	3	0	-2.57	Punt
Q4	158	3	0	+0.24	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Devine Ozigbo run for 7 yds to the Neb 32 Devine Ozigbo fumbled, forced by Patrick Nelson, recovered by Illin Stanley Green , return for 5 yds to the Neb 32 (-5.36 EPA)
2. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass complete to De'Mornay Pierson-El for 45 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (+4.64 EPA)
3. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Crouch,Chayce pass incomplete to Dudek,Mike, PENALTY NEB pass interference (Lee Jr,Eric) 15 yards to the ILL43, 1ST DOWN ILL, NO PLAY. (+3.24 EPA)
4. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 23 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (+3.06 EPA)
5. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Lee,Tanner pass incomplete to Hoppes,Tyler (Williams,B.), PENALTY ILL targeting (Williams,B.) 14 yards to the NEB26, 1ST DOWN NEB, NO PLAY. (+2.8 EPA)
6. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Devine Ozigbo run for 20 yds to the Illin 24 for a 1ST down (+2.72 EPA)
7. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Kendrick Foster run for a loss of 5 yards to the Neb 38 (-2.32 EPA)
8. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chayce Crouch sacked by Carlos Davis for a loss of 12 yards to the Neb 46 (-2.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (28–6) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Tanner Lee (158) — yds, 3 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 28, Illinois Fighting Illini 6 in Week 5 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 28–6.

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=400935365.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Tanner Lee (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 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.