Rutgers Scarlet Knights 35–24 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2017

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 35–24 in Week 7, 2017. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 35, Illinois Fighting Illini 24.

Game summary

Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Illinois Fighting Illini 35–24 in Week 7 of the 2017 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Jeff George Jr. (356) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.19 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Gus Edwards — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Ricky Smalling — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	6	12	6	6	35
Illinois Fighting Illini	3	6	0	12	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights

+3OPP 33

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ILL
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-3
Chase McLaughlin 43 yd FG GOOD
RUTG
Q1TD
RBRaheem Blackshear
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Raheem Blackshear run for 19 yds for a TD, (Andrew Harte KICK)
RUTG
Q2TD
GEGus Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
Gus Edwards run for 7 yds for a TD, (Andrew Harte KICK)
ILL
Q2TD
RBRa'Von Bonner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Ra'Von Bonner run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)
RUTG
Q2TD
JHJosh Hicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Josh Hicks run for 5 yds for a TD, (Andrew Harte KICK)
RUTG
Q3TD
GEGus Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-9
Gus Edwards run for 5 yds for a TD, (Andrew Harte KICK)
ILL
Q4TD
LDLouis Dorsey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Jeff George Jr. pass complete to Louis Dorsey for 9 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)
RUTG
Q4TD
RMRobert Martin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-15
Robert Martin run for 16 yds for a TD, (Andrew Harte KICK)
ILL
Q4TD
RSRicky Smalling
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Jeff George Jr. pass complete to Ricky Smalling for 30 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jeff George Jr. (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +7.19 EPA
Giovanni Rescigno (164) — 0.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +1.70 EPA
Kyle Bolin (164) — 0.0 yds · +0.83 EPA/play +1.67 EPA

Rushing

Gus Edwards (164) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.25 EPA
Ra'Von Bonner (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
Raheem Blackshear (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.81 EPA

Receiving

Ricky Smalling (356) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.52 EPA
Dominic Thieman (356) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
Louis Dorsey (356) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jeff George Jr.	356	37	51.4%	2	+0.19	+7.19
Giovanni Rescigno	164	11	45.5%	0	+0.15	+1.70
Kyle Bolin	164	2	50.0%	0	+0.83	+1.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RUTG	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	EPA	Result
Q1	356	0	—	Field goal
Q1	164	7	+5.81	Rush TD
Q1	356	6	+0.95	Missed FG
Q1	164	4	+2.34	Ended
Q1	356	3	-2.02	Ended
Q1	164	1	-4.95	Fumble
Q1	356	3	-3.03	Punt
Q1	164	5	-0.36	Punt
Q2	356	3	-1.87	Punt
Q2	164	5	-2.63	Rush TD
Q2	356	3	-5.77	Interception
Q2	164	1	-0.05	Ended
Q2	356	1	+2.35	Rush TD
Q2	164	4	+3.36	Ended
Q2	356	1	+0.49	Ended
Q2	164	1	+1.39	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Ryan Anderson punt for 60 yds , Carmoni Green returns for no gain to the Illin 21 Carmoni Green fumbled, recovered by Rutgr Dacoven Bailey (+6.07 EPA)
Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Giovanni Rescigno run for 5 yds to the Illin 47 Giovanni Rescigno fumbled, forced by James Crawford, recovered by Illin Jamal Milan (-5.06 EPA)
Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Robert Martin run for 5 yds to the Rutgr 29 Robert Martin fumbled, forced by Stanley Green, recovered by Illin James Crawford (-4.96 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jeff George Jr. pass complete to Trenard Davis for 50 yds to the Rutgr 33 for a 1ST down (+4.83 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jeff George Jr. pass intercepted Jawuan Harris return for 26 yds to the Illin 36 (-4.63 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jeff George Jr. pass complete to Louis Dorsey for 9 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (+4.08 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jeff George Jr. pass complete to Ricky Smalling for 30 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (+3.93 EPA)
Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gus Edwards run for 2 yds to the Illin 26 Gus Edwards fumbled, forced by Ayo Shogbonyo, recovered by Illin James Crawford (-3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (35–24) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Jeff George Jr. (356) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: RUTG 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 35, Illinois Fighting Illini 24 in Week 7 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 35–24.

Where can I find the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935378.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Jeff George Jr. (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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