Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2017 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 24–10 in Week 9, 2017. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 24, Illinois Fighting Illini 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	6	9	0	6	24
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	3	0	6	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Alex Hornibrook (275) — 0.0 yds · -0.36 EPA/play -6.85 EPA
• Jeff George Jr. (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -8.20 EPA
• Cam Thomas (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.99 EPA/play -10.94 EPA

Rushing

• Kendrick Foster (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.19 EPA
• Jonathan Taylor (275) — 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Garrett Groshek (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA

Receiving

• Ricky Smalling (356) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Dominic Thieman (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.96 EPA
• Malik Turner (356) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Alex Hornibrook	275	19	52.6%	0	0	-0.36	-6.85
Jeff George Jr.	356	20	35.0%	0	0	-0.41	-8.20
Cam Thomas	356	11	18.2%	0	0	-0.99	-10.94

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WIS	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	1	0	-0.54	Ended
Q1	275	1	0	+1.78	Rush TD
Q1	275	14	0	+1.32	Ended
Q1	356	7	0	+0.16	Punt
Q1	275	3	0	-2.27	Punt
Q1	356	3	0	-5.70	Interception
Q1	275	3	0	-3.08	Punt
Q2	275	4	0	+3.14	Field goal
Q2	356	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	356	12	0	+2.41	Ended
Q2	275	1	0	+0.99	Rush TD
Q2	275	6	0	+0.54	Ended
Q2	356	3	0	-6.14	Fumble
Q2	275	6	0	-4.59	Interception
Q2	356	7	0	+0.01	Punt
Q3	275	6	0	-2.34	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Alex Hornibrook pass intercepted Bennett Williams return for 20 yds to the Wisc 45 (-5.95 EPA)
2. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Cam Thomas pass intercepted Joe Ferguson return for 37 yds to the Wisc 43 (-4.99 EPA)
3. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jeff George Jr. sacked by Tyler Johnson for a loss of 5 yards to the 50 yard line Jeff George Jr. fumbled, forced by Tyler Johnson, recovered by Wisc Alec James , return for 0 yards to the 50 yard line (-4.79 EPA)
4. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Cam Thomas pass intercepted Derrick Tindal return for 9 yds to the Illin 40 (-4.1 EPA)
5. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Cam Thomas pass complete to Malik Turner for 29 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down (+3.86 EPA)
6. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jeff George Jr. pass complete to Malik Turner for 29 yds to the Wisc 34 for a 1ST down (+3.5 EPA)
7. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Cam Thomas run for 27 yds to the Wisc 43 for a 1ST down (+3.27 EPA)
8. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chase McLaughlin 48 yd FG MISSED (-3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (24–10) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Alex Hornibrook (275) — yds.
• EPA edge: WIS 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 Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Wisconsin Badgers 24, Illinois Fighting Illini 10 in Week 9 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 24–10.

Where can I find the Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935390.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Alex Hornibrook (275) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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