Akron Zips vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Akron Zips 42–3 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Akron Zips 3, Illinois Fighting Illini 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Akron Zips	3	0	0	0	3
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	12	12	0	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +7.38 EPA
• Kato Nelson (2006) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -1.56 EPA
• Matt Robinson (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.74 EPA/play -2.23 EPA

Rushing

• Deltron Sands (2006) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Brandon Lee (2006) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA
• Mike Epstein (356) — 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Ricky Smalling (356) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Nelson pass complete Nate Stewart (2006) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +2.09 EPA
• Jeremiah Knight (2006) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.82 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brandon Peters	356	21	66.7%	0	3	+0.35	+7.38
Kato Nelson	2006	24	41.7%	0	0	-0.07	-1.56
Matt Robinson	356	3	33.3%	0	0	-0.74	-2.23
Robbie Kelley	2006	5	40.0%	0	0	-0.80	-3.99

Team EPA comparison

Stat	AKR	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	5	0	+1.77	Rush TD
Q1	2006	2	0	-4.53	Field goal
Q1	356	7	0	+2.97	Ended
Q1	2006	5	0	-2.39	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	+1.97	Rush TD
Q1	2006	4	0	+4.48	Ended
Q1	356	10	0	+3.15	Rush TD
Q2	2006	5	0	-0.54	Punt
Q2	356	1	0	-0.14	Ended
Q2	2006	1	0	-1.36	Ended
Q2	2006	1	0	-0.92	Ended
Q2	356	9	0	-1.89	Ended
Q2	2006	7	0	-3.03	Interception
Q2	356	4	0	+0.18	Pass TD
Q2	2006	7	0	-0.63	Missed FG
Q3	356	4	0	-2.00	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Akron Zips · Kato Nelson run for 7 yds to the Illin 32 for a 1ST down ILLINOIS Penalty, personal foul (15 Yards) to the Illin 38 for a 1ST down (+8.81 EPA)
2. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Reggie Corbin run for 5 yds to the Akron 3 (-4.31 EPA)
3. Q2 · Akron Zips · Kato Nelson pass intercepted Jake Hansen return for no gain to the Akron 38 (-4.25 EPA)
4. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters run for 20 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (+3.82 EPA)
5. Q3 · Akron Zips · Jonah Wieland punt for 36 yds, downed at the Illin 37 (+3.54 EPA)
6. Q1 · Akron Zips · Kato Nelson run for 4 yds to the Akron 24 Kato Nelson fumbled, forced by Jake Hansen, recovered by Illin Jake Hansen (-3.52 EPA)
7. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · James McCourt 30 yd FG MISSED (-3.01 EPA)
8. Q2 · Akron Zips · Kato Nelson pass complete to Nate Stewart for 16 yds to the Akron 34 for a 1ST down (+2.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (42–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Brandon Peters (356) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: AKR 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 Akron Zips vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Akron Zips 3, Illinois Fighting Illini 42 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Akron Zips vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 3–42.

Where can I find the Akron Zips vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112145.

Who led Akron Zips vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Brandon Peters (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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