California Golden Bears vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 35–20 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: California Golden Bears 35, Illinois Fighting Illini 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	6	12	6	6	35
Illinois Fighting Illini	9	3	0	6	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chase Garbers (25) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.64 EPA/play +20.97 EPA
• Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +13.57 EPA
• TEAM (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.02 EPA

Rushing

• Christopher Brown Jr. (25) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Reggie Corbin (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
• Dre Brown (356) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Donny Navarro (356) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Makai Polk (25) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.03 EPA
• Carlos Sandy (356) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chase Garbers	25	33	66.7%	0	4	+0.64	+20.97
Brandon Peters	356	35	62.9%	0	1	+0.39	+13.57
TEAM	356	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.02	-0.02
Cam Miller	356	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.11	-0.11

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CAL	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	25	1	0	-0.69	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	+1.59	Pass TD
Q1	356	14	0	+4.55	Ended
Q1	25	1	0	+0.87	Pass TD
Q1	25	5	0	+3.92	Ended
Q1	356	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	356	8	0	+1.27	Ended
Q1	25	6	0	+1.46	Punt
Q2	356	3	0	+2.76	Field goal
Q2	25	1	0	+4.04	Pass TD
Q2	25	11	0	+2.54	Ended
Q2	356	7	0	-0.40	Punt
Q2	25	5	0	-1.97	Punt
Q2	356	4	0	-1.39	Punt
Q2	25	1	0	+0.75	Rush TD
Q2	25	9	0	+6.88	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Dre Brown for 11 yds to the Cal 48 for a 1ST down CALIFORNIA Penalty, Personal Foul (Evan Weaver) to the Cal 37 for a 1ST down (+4.82 EPA)
2. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Chase Garbers pass complete to Christopher Brown Jr. for 3 yds for a TD, (Greg Thomas KICK) (+4.04 EPA)
3. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Chase Garbers pass complete to Jake Tonges for 25 yds to the Cal 44 for a 1ST down (+4.0 EPA)
4. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Christopher Brown Jr. run for 54 yds to the Illin 15 for a 1ST down (+3.42 EPA)
5. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Trenard Davis for 30 yds to the Cal 7 for a 1ST down (+3.31 EPA)
6. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Justice Williams for 22 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down (+3.06 EPA)
7. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Chase Garbers pass complete to Makai Polk for 38 yds to the Illin 1 for a 1ST down (+3.01 EPA)
8. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters run for 30 yds to the Cal 41 for a 1ST down (+2.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

• California Golden Bears controlled the final (35–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Chase Garbers (25) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: CAL 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 California Golden Bears vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

California Golden Bears 35, Illinois Fighting Illini 20 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 35–20.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401136254.

Who led California Golden Bears vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Chase Garbers (25) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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