Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2017 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 24–17 in Week 8, 2017. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 17, Minnesota Golden Gophers 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	0	0	15	17
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	0	3	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jeff George Jr. (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.10 EPA
• Cam Thomas (356) — 0.0 yds · -1.39 EPA/play -5.56 EPA
• Demry Croft (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.54 EPA/play -7.58 EPA

Rushing

• Kobe McCrary (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.37 EPA
• Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Ra'Von Bonner (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.61 EPA

Receiving

• Ricky Smalling (356) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.93 EPA
• Malik Turner (356) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Reggie Corbin (356) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jeff George Jr.	356	26	69.2%	0	1	+0.12	+3.10
Cam Thomas	356	4	50.0%	0	0	-1.39	-5.56
Demry Croft	135	14	35.7%	0	1	-0.54	-7.58

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	MINN
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	9	0	+5.10	Rush TD
Q1	135	5	0	-2.09	Punt
Q1	356	1	0	+0.58	Ended
Q1	135	1	0	-6.66	Fumble
Q1	356	3	0	-1.81	Punt
Q1	135	4	0	-0.33	Pass TD
Q1	356	3	0	-2.80	Punt
Q1	135	7	0	-1.21	Missed FG
Q2	356	1	0	-0.02	Ended
Q2	135	8	0	-0.18	Ended
Q2	356	4	0	-4.27	Fumble
Q2	135	3	0	-0.12	Punt
Q2	356	6	0	-1.74	Missed FG
Q2	135	5	0	-1.56	Punt
Q2	356	8	0	+0.88	Ended
Q3	135	8	0	-1.93	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Cam Thomas pass intercepted for a TD Jonathan Celestin return for 31 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (-7.55 EPA)
2. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rodney Smith run for 4 yds to the Minn 15 Rodney Smith fumbled, forced by Bennett Williams, recovered by Illin Julian Jones (-6.66 EPA)
3. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Ra'Von Bonner run for no gain to the Illin 33 Ra'Von Bonner fumbled, forced by Carter Coughlin, recovered by Minn Steven Richardson (-5.47 EPA)
4. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Demry Croft run for no gain to the Illin 8 (-5.1 EPA)
5. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Ra'Von Bonner run for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 30 (-4.61 EPA)
6. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Demry Croft pass incomplete MINNESOTA Penalty, intentional grounding (Demry Croft) to the Minn 28 (+4.01 EPA)
7. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Demry Croft pass intercepted Cameron Watkins return for no gain to the Minn 43 (-3.85 EPA)
8. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jeff George Jr. pass complete to Trenard Davis for 27 yds to the Minn 18 for a 1ST down (+3.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (24–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Jeff George Jr. (356) — 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Illinois Fighting Illini 17, Minnesota Golden Gophers 24 in Week 8 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 17–24.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935384.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Jeff George Jr. (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 Illinois Fighting Illini at Minnesota Golden Gophers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.