Illinois Fighting Illini 41–23 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2020

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 41–23 in Week 12, 2020. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 41, Nebraska Cornhuskers 23.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini rolled past Nebraska Cornhuskers 41–23 in Week 12 of the 2020 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.29 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Chase Brown — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Wan'Dale Robinson — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	12	9	3	41
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	3	6	6	23

Scoring Map

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

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

+3OPP 33

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ILL
Q1TD
CBChase Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Chase Brown run for 2 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)
NEB
Q1TD
LMLuke McCaffrey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Luke McCaffrey run for 5 yds for a TD, (Connor Culp KICK)
ILL
Q1TD
CBChase Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Chase Brown run for 3 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)
ILL
Q2TD
MEMike Epstein
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Mike Epstein run for 1 yd for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)
NEB
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-9
Connor Culp 30 yd FG GOOD
ILL
Q2TD
JIJosh Imatorbhebhe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-9
Brandon Peters pass complete to Josh Imatorbhebhe for 28 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)
ILL
Q3TD
BPBrandon Peters
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-9
Brandon Peters run for 1 yd for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)
NEB
Q3TD
LMLuke McCaffrey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-15
Luke McCaffrey run for 1 yd for a TD, (Connor Culp KICK) ILLINOIS Penalty, illegal formation ( Yards) declined
ILL
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
33-15
James McCourt 24 yd FG GOOD
NEB
Q4TD
LFLevi Falck
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-21
Levi Falck 4 Yd pass from Adrian Martinez (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
ILL
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
36-21
James McCourt 21 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +7.04 EPA
Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +2.70 EPA
Luke McCaffrey (158) — 0.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +2.68 EPA

Rushing

Chase Brown (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.11 EPA
Luke McCaffrey (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.21 EPA
Mike Epstein (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA

Receiving

Wan'Dale Robinson (158) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
Daniel Barker (356) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA
Austin Allen (158) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.80 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brandon Peters	356	24	75.0%	1	+0.29	+7.04
Adrian Martinez	158	5	60.0%	1	+0.54	+2.70
Luke McCaffrey	158	26	57.7%	0	+0.10	+2.68
N/A	158	1	0.0%	0	-2.38	-2.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	NEB
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	EPA	Result
Q1	356	3	-1.25	Ended
Q1	158	9	-2.67	Interception
Q1	356	1	+0.56	Rush TD
Q1	158	1	+1.70	Rush TD
Q1	356	8	+5.26	Ended
Q1	158	11	+3.77	Ended
Q1	356	1	+1.18	Rush TD
Q1	356	2	+0.25	Ended
Q1	158	1	-0.46	Fumble
Q2	356	2	+1.49	Ended
Q2	158	8	-2.06	Interception
Q2	356	6	-0.14	Rush TD
Q2	158	3	-1.52	Punt
Q2	356	3	+4.84	Ended
Q2	158	0	—	Field goal
Q2	158	9	+3.64	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Luke McCaffrey pass complete to Austin Allen for 11 yds to the NEBRASKA 40 for a 1ST down ILLINOIS Penalty, personal foul (15 Yards) to the Illin 25 for a 1ST down (+3.63 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Blake Hayes run for 14 yds to the Illin 45 for a 1ST down (+3.47 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Josh Imatorbhebhe for 28 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (+3.45 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to Wan'Dale Robinson for 31 yds to the Illin 15 for a 1ST down (+3.42 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Wan'Dale Robinson run for 32 yds to the Illin 1 for a 1ST down (+3.3 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Mike Epstein run for 58 yds to the Neb 23 for a 1ST down (+3.03 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Donny Navarro for 11 yds to the Neb 34 for a 1ST down NEBRASKA Penalty, face mask (15 yards) (Myles Farmer) to the Neb 19 for a 1ST down (+3.01 EPA)
Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Scott, Marvin rush up middle for 1 yard to the ILL0, PENALTY NEB holding 11 yards to the ILL12, NO PLAY. (-2.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (41–23) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Brandon Peters (356) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: ILL at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Illinois Fighting Illini 41, Nebraska Cornhuskers 23 in Week 12 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 41–23.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401247321.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Brandon Peters (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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