Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2019 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Wisconsin Badgers 24–23 in Week 8, 2019. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 23, Illinois Fighting Illini 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	6	6	6	3	23
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	6	6	9	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jack Coan (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +8.67 EPA
• Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +1.93 EPA

Rushing

• Jonathan Taylor (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.25 EPA
• Reggie Corbin (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA
• Dre Brown (356) — 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA

Receiving

• Quintez Cephus (275) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Garrett Groshek (275) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Danny Davis III (275) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jack Coan	275	32	75.0%	0	1	+0.27	+8.67
Brandon Peters	356	22	36.4%	0	2	+0.09	+1.93

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WIS	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	275	5	0	+2.37	Ended
Q1	356	4	0	-0.65	Missed FG
Q1	275	3	0	-2.33	Punt
Q1	356	6	0	-0.68	Ended
Q1	275	1	0	+3.28	Pass TD
Q1	275	10	0	+2.07	Ended
Q2	275	1	0	+0.28	Ended
Q2	356	5	0	-1.25	Punt
Q2	275	8	0	+0.36	Field goal
Q2	356	1	0	+4.94	Pass TD
Q2	356	3	0	+0.41	Ended
Q2	275	7	0	-4.28	Ended
Q2	356	3	0	-1.73	Punt
Q2	275	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	275	6	0	-1.63	Ended
Q3	356	5	0	+6.11	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Jonathan Taylor run for 6 yds to the Illin 25 Jonathan Taylor fumbled, recovered by Illin Isaiah Gay , return for 6 yds to the Illin 25 (-5.01 EPA)
2. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Donny Navarro for 48 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (+4.94 EPA)
3. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · James McCourt 40 yd FG MISSED (-4.22 EPA)
4. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Reggie Corbin run for 43 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (+3.87 EPA)
5. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Josh Imatorbhebhe for 13 yds Josh Imatorbhebhe fumbled, recovered by Wisc Eric Burrell , return for 9 yds to the Illin 15 (-3.72 EPA)
6. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters sacked by Chris Orr for a loss of 12 yards to the Illin 11 ILLINOIS Penalty, Intentional Grounding ( Yards) to the Illin 11 (+3.72 EPA)
7. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Jack Coan pass complete to Kendric Pryor for 35 yds to the Illin 3 for a 1ST down (+3.43 EPA)
8. Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Jack Coan pass complete to Jake Ferguson for 18 yds for a TD, (Collin Larsh KICK) (+3.28 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (24–23) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Jack Coan (275) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: WIS 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 Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Wisconsin Badgers 23, Illinois Fighting Illini 24 in Week 8 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 23–24.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112151.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Jack Coan (275) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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