Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers: 2018 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 49–20 in Week 8, 2018. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 20, Wisconsin Badgers 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	9	6	3	20
Wisconsin Badgers	12	12	12	6	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Alex Hornibrook (275) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +1.82 EPA
• M.J. Rivers II (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.52 EPA/play -8.36 EPA
• AJ Bush Jr. (356) — 0.0 yds · -2.30 EPA/play -16.12 EPA

Rushing

• Jonathan Taylor (275) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Taiwan Deal (275) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.22 EPA
• Reggie Corbin (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Danny Davis III (275) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Jake Ferguson (275) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA
• Trenard Davis (356) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.67 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Alex Hornibrook	275	22	59.1%	0	3	+0.08	+1.82
M.J. Rivers II	356	16	43.8%	0	0	-0.52	-8.36
AJ Bush Jr.	356	7	14.3%	0	0	-2.30	-16.12

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	WIS
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	5	0	+0.73	Ended
Q1	275	5	0	+1.05	Rush TD
Q1	356	6	0	-0.62	Punt
Q1	275	2	0	+0.18	Rush TD
Q1	356	5	0	-4.71	Interception
Q1	275	3	0	+3.28	Ended
Q1	275	7	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	356	1	0	+1.15	Field goal
Q2	275	5	0	-1.78	Interception
Q2	356	2	0	-0.48	Punt
Q2	275	1	0	+1.95	Pass TD
Q2	356	1	0	-1.22	Ended
Q2	275	2	0	+1.30	Ended
Q2	356	2	0	-3.68	Fumble
Q2	275	1	0	+3.61	Pass TD
Q2	356	4	0	+2.17	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Reggie Corbin run for 80 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (+6.64 EPA)
2. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · AJ Bush Jr. pass intercepted T.J. Edwards return for 28 yds to the Illin 25 (-6.14 EPA)
3. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · AJ Bush Jr. pass complete to Reggie Corbin for 2 yds Reggie Corbin fumbled, forced by Jack Sanborn, recovered by Wisc Chris Orr (-4.88 EPA)
4. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · M.J. Rivers II pass intercepted Olive Sagapolu return for 4 yds to the Illin 27 (-3.78 EPA)
5. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Alex Hornibrook pass intercepted Stanley Green return for 49 yds to the Wisc 40 (-3.68 EPA)
6. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Alex Hornibrook pass complete to Jake Ferguson for 27 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (+3.61 EPA)
7. Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Taiwan Deal run for 2 yds to the Illin 37 (-3.52 EPA)
8. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Reggie Corbin run for 3 yds to the Illin 35 Reggie Corbin fumbled, forced by Eric Burrell, recovered by Wisc Rachad Wildgoose (-3.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (49–20) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Alex Hornibrook (275) — yds, 3 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 Wisconsin Badgers?

Illinois Fighting Illini 20, Wisconsin Badgers 49 in Week 8 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Wisconsin Badgers?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 20–49.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012810.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Wisconsin Badgers in passing?

Alex Hornibrook (275) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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