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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 2020 Week 11 Recap

Illini defeat Knights 23–20 in Week 11

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (Week 11).

Illinois Fighting Illini 23 1-3 Winner
Final 23–20
Rutgers Scarlet Knights 20 1-3
Winner
Illinois Fighting Illini
Final score
23–20
Halftime
Illinois Fighting Illini 6–12 Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Top passer
Isaiah Williams

Top CFB performers · Illini

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Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 23–20 in Week 11, 2020. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 23, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 20.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini edged Rutgers Scarlet Knights 23–20 in Week 11 of the 2020 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Isaiah Williams (356) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.11 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Isaiah Williams — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Aron Cruickshank — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Illinois Fighting Illini069623
Rutgers Scarlet Knights936020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini
RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. RUTG
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Valentino Ambrosio 29 yd FG GOOD

  2. RUTG
    Q1TD
    BMBo Melton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-9

    Noah Vedral pass complete to Bo Melton for 29 yds for a TD, (Valentino Ambrosio KICK)

  3. RUTG
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-12

    Valentino Ambrosio 26 yd FG GOOD

  4. ILL
    Q2TD
    IWIsaiah Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Isaiah Williams run for 3 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)

  5. ILL
    Q3TD
    MEMike Epstein

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Mike Epstein run for 1 yd for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)

  6. RUTG
    Q3TD
    BMBo Melton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    Noah Vedral pass complete to Bo Melton for 66 yds for a TD, (Valentino Ambrosio KICK)

  7. ILL
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-18

    James McCourt 24 yd FG GOOD

  8. ILL
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    18-18

    James McCourt 47 yd FG GOOD

  9. ILL
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    21-18

    James McCourt 23 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Isaiah Williams (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -1.84 EPA
  • Noah Vedral (164) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.27 EPA/play -8.88 EPA

Rushing

  • Isaiah Williams (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
  • Isaih Pacheco (164) — 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
  • Chase Brown (356) — 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA

Receiving

  • Aron Cruickshank (164) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA
  • Bo Melton (164) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +2.72 EPA
  • Shameen Jones (164) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Isaiah Williams3561741.2%00-0.11-1.84
Noah Vedral1643363.6%02-0.27-8.88

Team EPA comparison

StatILLRUTG
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q135690+1.62Ended
Q116400Field goal
Q116450-1.62Ended
Q135620-4.81Fumble
Q116430-2.44Punt
Q135660-1.34Punt
Q1164180+3.27Pass TD
Q235630-1.83Punt
Q216480+1.79Field goal
Q235630-2.28Punt
Q216440-2.02Punt
Q235660-2.12Punt
Q216430-2.59Punt
Q235610+1.33Rush TD
Q235670+1.38Ended
Q316450-2.61Interception

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral pass complete to Bo Melton for 66 yds for a TD, (Valentino Ambrosio KICK) (+6.07 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral pass intercepted Nate Hobbs return for 26 yds to the Illin 46 (-5.44 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral pass complete to Bo Melton for 29 yds for a TD, (Valentino Ambrosio KICK) (+4.64 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isaiah Williams run for 7 yds to the Illin 29 Isaiah Williams fumbled, forced by Mike Tverdov, recovered by Rutgr Max Melton (-4.32 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · James McCourt 54 yd FG MISSED (-3.76 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · James McCourt 46 yd FG MISSED (-3.7 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral pass intercepted Jake Hansen return for 4 yds to the Illin 38 (-3.46 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isaiah Williams run for 25 yds to the Rutgr 18 for a 1ST down (+3.35 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (23–20) in Week 11.
  • Passing edge: Isaiah Williams (356) — yds.
  • 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Illinois Fighting Illini 23, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 20 in Week 11 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 23–20.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401247314.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

Isaiah Williams (356) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Illinois Fighting Illini

Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L