Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2018 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 34–14 in Week 2, 2018. Final score: Western Illinois Leathernecks 14, Illinois Fighting Illini 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Illinois Leathernecks	6	0	12	0	14
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	12	3	9	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• M.J. Rivers (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +5.00 EPA
• AJ Bush (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.16 EPA/play -1.27 EPA
• Connor Sampson (2710) — 0.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -1.95 EPA

Rushing

• Reggie Corbin (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
• M.J. Rivers (356) — 0.0 yds -0.50 EPA
• Mike Epstein (356) — 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Steve McShane (2710) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Tony Tate (2710) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• Trenard Davis (356) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
M.J. Rivers	356	16	56.2%	0	2	+0.31	+5.00
AJ Bush	356	8	62.5%	0	0	-0.16	-1.27
Connor Sampson	2710	6	33.3%	0	0	-0.33	-1.95
Sean McGuire	2710	37	62.2%	0	2	-0.20	-7.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WIU	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	4	0	+1.89	Ended
Q1	2710	7	0	+1.66	Ended
Q1	356	7	0	-2.78	Punt
Q1	2710	9	0	+1.57	Pass TD
Q1	356	3	0	-2.79	Punt
Q1	2710	5	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	356	3	0	+0.64	Ended
Q2	2710	1	0	-0.38	Punt
Q2	356	1	0	+2.91	Pass TD
Q2	2710	2	0	-1.59	Ended
Q2	356	1	0	+2.71	Pass TD
Q2	2710	3	0	-3.45	Punt
Q2	356	9	0	+3.54	Ended
Q2	2710	3	0	-1.86	Punt
Q2	356	7	0	+0.97	Punt
Q3	2710	6	0	+8.03	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Sean McGuire pass intercepted Michael Marchese return for 42 yds to the WIll 3 (-6.02 EPA)
2. Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Sean McGuire pass complete to Tony Tate for 49 yds for a TD, (Sam Crosa KICK) ILLINOIS Penalty, roughing the kicker ( Yards) declined (+4.77 EPA)
3. Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Sean McGuire pass complete to Isaiah LeSure for 17 yds Isaiah LeSure fumbled, forced by Kendall Smith, recovered by Illin Del'Shawn Phillips , return for 13 yds to the Illin 28 (-4.62 EPA)
4. Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Adam Fellner punt blocked by blocked by Stanley Green return for 2 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (-4.28 EPA)
5. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · AJ Bush pass complete to Reggie Corbin for 14 yds to the Illin 34 for a 1ST down WESTRN ILLINOIS Penalty, personal foul (15 Yards) to the Illin 49 for a 1ST down (+3.57 EPA)
6. Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Sean McGuire pass complete to John Brunner for 17 yds to the Illin 32 for a 1ST down (+3.48 EPA)
7. Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Tony Tate run for 18 yds to the Illin 20 for a 1ST down (-3.31 EPA)
8. Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Steve McShane run for 11 yds to the WIll 24 WESTRN ILLINOIS Penalty, personal foul (Steve McShane) to the WIll 12 (+3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (34–14) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: M.J. Rivers (356) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: WIU 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 Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Western Illinois Leathernecks 14, Illinois Fighting Illini 34 in Week 2 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 14–34.

Where can I find the Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012805.

Who led Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

M.J. Rivers (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 Western Illinois Leathernecks at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.