Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2018 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 63–24 in Week 4, 2018. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 63, Illinois Fighting Illini 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	12	6	30	63
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	9	6	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · +1.70 EPA/play +3.40 EPA
• Trenard Davis (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.97 EPA/play +1.97 EPA
• M.J. Rivers II (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.63 EPA

Rushing

• Miles Sanders (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.58 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds +0.35 EPA
• Mike Epstein (356) — 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Carmoni Green (356) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA
• Ricky Smalling (356) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• KJ Hamler (213) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sean Clifford	213	2	50.0%	0	0	+1.70	+3.40
Trenard Davis	356	1	100.0%	0	1	+1.97	+1.97
M.J. Rivers II	356	27	59.3%	0	1	+0.02	+0.63
Trace McSorley	213	19	57.9%	0	3	-0.06	-1.04
Matt Robinson	356	2	0.0%	0	0	-2.57	-5.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	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	213	6	0	+2.56	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	+0.64	Rush TD
Q1	356	5	0	+5.65	Ended
Q1	213	5	0	-0.74	Missed FG
Q1	356	8	0	-1.16	Missed FG
Q1	213	1	0	+1.87	Rush TD
Q1	213	8	0	+2.92	Ended
Q1	356	3	0	-2.47	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	-4.10	Fumble
Q2	356	4	0	+2.14	Field goal
Q2	213	1	0	-0.84	Interception
Q2	356	6	0	+0.68	Punt
Q2	213	7	0	-1.01	Punt
Q2	356	1	0	+2.16	Pass TD
Q2	356	4	0	+3.79	Ended
Q2	213	8	0	+4.19	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Mac Hippenhammer for 44 yds to the Illin 1 for a 1ST down (+5.41 EPA)
2. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Jonathan Holland for 28 yds Jonathan Holland fumbled, forced by Dre Brown, recovered by Illin Michael Marchese , return for 11 yds to the Illin 31 (-4.81 EPA)
3. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Matt Robinson pass intercepted Ellis Brooks return for 28 yds to the Illin 10 (-4.71 EPA)
4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Miles Sanders run for 48 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+4.33 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Ricky Slade run for 61 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+4.31 EPA)
6. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Reggie Corbin run for 51 yds to the PnSt 9 for a 1ST down (+3.87 EPA)
7. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Juwan Johnson for 16 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+3.51 EPA)
8. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · M.J. Rivers II pass intercepted Jan Johnson return for no gain to the Illin 21 (-3.2 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (63–24) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Sean Clifford (213) — yds.
• EPA edge: PSU 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 Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Penn State Nittany Lions 63, Illinois Fighting Illini 24 in Week 4 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 63–24.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012807.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Sean Clifford (213) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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