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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2018 Week 10 Recap

Illini defeat Gophers 55–31 in Week 10

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (Week 10).

Minnesota Golden Gophers 31 5-5
Final 31–55
Illinois Fighting Illini 55 4-5 Winner
Winner
Illinois Fighting Illini
Final score
31–55
Halftime
Minnesota Golden Gophers 15–21 Illinois Fighting Illini
Top passer
Tanner Morgan

Top CFB performers · Gophers

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Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 55–31 in Week 10, 2018. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 31, Illinois Fighting Illini 55.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini rolled past Minnesota Golden Gophers 55–31 in Week 10 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 14 plays.
  • Passing leader: Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.21 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Mohamed Ibrahim — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Dominic Stampley — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers6901231
Illinois Fighting Illini12918955

Scoring Map

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

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers
ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ILL
    Q1TD
    DBDre Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Dre Brown run for 72 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)

  2. MINN
    Q1TD
    MIMohamed Ibrahim

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Mohamed Ibrahim run for 4 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)

  3. ILL
    Q1TD
    RCReggie Corbin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Reggie Corbin run for 72 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)

  4. MINN
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-12

    Emmit Carpenter 28 yd FG GOOD

  5. ILL
    Q2TD
    RSRicky Smalling

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-18

    AJ Bush Jr. pass complete to Ricky Smalling for 67 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)

  6. MINN
    Q2TD
    MIMohamed Ibrahim

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-18

    Mohamed Ibrahim run for 1 yd for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)

  7. ILL
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-21

    Chase McLaughlin 36 yd FG GOOD

  8. ILL
    Q3TD
    RCReggie Corbin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-27

    Reggie Corbin run for 77 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)

  9. ILL
    Q3TD
    DBDaniel Barker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-33

    AJ Bush Jr. pass complete to Daniel Barker for 30 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)

  10. ILL
    Q3TD
    ABAJ Bush Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-39

    AJ Bush Jr. run for 3 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)

  11. MINN
    Q4TD
    RBRashod Bateman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-39

    Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 86 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)

  12. ILL
    Q4TD
    ABAJ Bush Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-45

    AJ Bush Jr. run for 12 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)

  13. MINN
    Q4TD
    RBRashod Bateman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-45

    Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 61 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)

  14. ILL
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    27-48

    Chase McLaughlin 48 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +5.82 EPA
  • AJ Bush Jr. (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.16 EPA
  • Seth Green (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.44 EPA/play -0.44 EPA

Rushing

  • Mohamed Ibrahim (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.36 EPA
  • Reggie Corbin (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.67 EPA
  • AJ Bush Jr. (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.74 EPA

Receiving

  • Dominic Stampley (356) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
  • Rashod Bateman (135) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA
  • Tyler Johnson (135) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Tanner Morgan1352850.0%02+0.21+5.82
AJ Bush Jr.3562669.2%02+0.04+1.16
Seth Green1351100.0%00-0.44-0.44

Team EPA comparison

StatMINNILL
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q135650+0.05Ended
Q113520-0.45Punt
Q135650-1.92Punt
Q113540-1.11Punt
Q135610+5.27Rush TD
Q113510+1.11Rush TD
Q135620+6.03Rush TD
Q1135110+6.04Ended
Q135610-1.21Ended
Q213500Field goal
Q213560-1.23Ended
Q235640-2.25Interception
Q213580-1.93Ended
Q235640+3.19Pass TD
Q213540-0.57Rush TD
Q235620+0.53Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 86 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (+7.61 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Reggie Corbin run for 72 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (+6.49 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 61 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (+6.29 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Jacob Herbers punt for 39 yds , Jartavius Martin returns for no gain to the Illin 23 Jartavius Martin fumbled, recovered by Minn Payton Jordahl (+5.96 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · AJ Bush Jr. pass complete to Ricky Smalling for 67 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (+5.44 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Dre Brown run for 72 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (+5.27 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan run for 6 yds to the Illin 16 Tanner Morgan fumbled, forced by Jake Hansen, recovered by Illin Jake Hansen (-5.2 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Reggie Corbin run for 77 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (+3.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (55–31) in Week 10.
  • Passing edge: Tanner Morgan (135) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: MINN 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 31, Illinois Fighting Illini 55 in Week 10 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 31–55.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012812.

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

Tanner Morgan (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L

Illinois Fighting Illini

Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W