Illinois Fighting Illini vs. UConn Huskies: 2019 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated UConn Huskies 31–23 in Week 2, 2019. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 31, UConn Huskies 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	21	6	0	31
UConn Huskies	3	3	6	3	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +4.93 EPA
• Jack Zergiotis (41) — 0.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -1.43 EPA

Rushing

• Kevin Mensah (41) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.27 EPA
• Ra'Von Bonner (356) — 0.0 yds -0.84 EPA
• Dre Brown (356) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Ardell Brown (41) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Ricky Smalling (356) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• Trevon Sidney (356) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brandon Peters	356	33	72.7%	0	4	+0.15	+4.93
Jack Zergiotis	41	35	60.0%	0	0	-0.04	-1.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	CONN
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	41	4	0	-1.41	Field goal
Q1	356	4	0	-4.71	Ended
Q1	41	9	0	+0.38	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	-7.57	Touchdown
Q1	356	9	0	-1.62	Punt
Q1	41	3	0	-2.39	Punt
Q2	356	3	0	+3.93	Pass TD
Q2	41	3	0	-1.70	Interception
Q2	356	7	0	+5.74	Pass TD
Q2	41	3	0	-2.56	Punt
Q2	356	7	0	+1.43	Ended
Q2	41	3	0	-3.29	Punt
Q2	356	1	0	+3.36	Pass TD
Q2	41	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	356	7	0	+3.06	Ended
Q3	41	9	0	+3.94	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass intercepted for a TD Tyler Coyle return for 52 yds for a TD, (Clayton Harris KICK) (-7.57 EPA)
2. Q3 · UConn Huskies · Art Thompkins run for 1 yd to the Illin 2 (-5.3 EPA)
3. Q3 · UConn Huskies · Jack Zergiotis run for 1 yd to the UConn 9 Jack Zergiotis fumbled, forced by Jamal Woods, recovered by Illin Oluwole Betiku Jr. (-4.83 EPA)
4. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Dominic Stampley run for a loss of 7 yards to the UConn 41 Dominic Stampley fumbled, recovered by UConn Travis Jones (-4.35 EPA)
5. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters sacked by D.J. Morgan for a loss of 8 yards to the UConn 21 Brandon Peters fumbled, recovered by UConn D.J. Morgan , return for 0 yards (-3.96 EPA)
6. Q3 · UConn Huskies · Jack Zergiotis pass complete to Donovan Williams for 23 yds to the Illin 45 for a 1ST down (+3.64 EPA)
7. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Ra'Von Bonner run for no gain to the Illin 49 (-3.46 EPA)
8. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Josh Imatorbhebhe for 9 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (+3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (31–23) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Brandon Peters (356) — yds, 4 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 UConn Huskies?

Illinois Fighting Illini 31, UConn Huskies 23 in Week 2 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs UConn Huskies?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 31–23.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs UConn Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112146.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs UConn Huskies in passing?

Brandon Peters (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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