Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2019 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 42–38 in Week 4, 2019. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 42, Illinois Fighting Illini 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	6	12	12	42
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	6	12	3	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +14.07 EPA
• Matt Robinson (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.78 EPA/play -0.78 EPA
• Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.54 EPA/play -11.27 EPA

Rushing

• Reggie Corbin (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.03 EPA
• Wan'Dale Robinson (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Receiving

• JD Spielman (158) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.73 EPA
• Wan'Dale Robinson (158) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Ricky Smalling (356) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Adrian Martinez	158	35	60.0%	0	3	+0.40	+14.07
Matt Robinson	356	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.78	-0.78
Brandon Peters	356	21	38.1%	0	1	-0.54	-11.27

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEB	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	2	0	-1.53	Ended
Q1	158	3	0	-2.44	Punt
Q1	356	5	0	-2.56	Punt
Q1	158	1	0	+2.12	Pass TD
Q1	158	7	0	+4.69	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	+2.80	Pass TD
Q1	158	2	0	-0.45	Ended
Q1	356	4	0	-0.22	Ended
Q1	158	2	0	-4.01	Fumble
Q1	356	4	0	+2.15	Rush TD
Q1	158	7	0	-0.87	Ended
Q1	356	6	0	-1.25	Ended
Q2	158	14	0	+0.46	Punt
Q2	356	3	0	-2.20	Punt
Q2	158	1	0	+4.33	Pass TD
Q2	158	5	0	+2.07	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez run for a loss of 4 yards to the Neb 37 Adrian Martinez fumbled, recovered by Illin Jake Hansen (-5.33 EPA)
2. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dedrick Mills run for 6 yds to the Neb 2 Dedrick Mills fumbled, forced by Dele Harding, recovered by Illin Jartavius Martin , return for 8 yds to the Neb 2 (-4.53 EPA)
3. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Reggie Corbin run for 66 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (+4.49 EPA)
4. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to Wan'Dale Robinson for 27 yds for a TD, (Lane McCallum KICK) (+4.33 EPA)
5. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez sacked by Ayo Shogbonyo for a loss of 6 yards to the Neb 14 Adrian Martinez fumbled, recovered by Illin Oluwole Betiku Jr. , return for 0 yards (-4.3 EPA)
6. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to JD Spielman for 41 yds to the Illin 28 for a 1ST down (+4.28 EPA)
7. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · TEAM run for a loss of 3 yards to the Illin 23 (-4.11 EPA)
8. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to Jack Stoll for 22 yds to the Illin 20 for a 1ST down (+3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (42–38) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Adrian Martinez (158) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: NEB 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 42, Illinois Fighting Illini 38 in Week 4 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 42–38.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112148.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Adrian Martinez (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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