Illinois Fighting Illini vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: 2020 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 45–7 in Week 8, 2020. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 7, South Carolina Gamecocks 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	0	0	0	7
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	0	0	0	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Graham Mertz (275) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.80 EPA/play +17.64 EPA
• Matt Robinson (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -0.56 EPA
• Isaiah Williams (356) — 0.0 yds · -1.84 EPA/play -5.52 EPA

Rushing

• Nakia Watson (275) — 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Garrett Groshek (275) — 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Isaac Guerendo (275) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA

Receiving

• Josh Imatorbhebhe (356) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.71 EPA
• Jake Ferguson (275) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.50 EPA
• Garrett Groshek (275) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Graham Mertz	275	22	86.4%	0	5	+0.80	+17.64
Matt Robinson	356	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.56	-0.56
Isaiah Williams	356	3	0.0%	0	0	-1.84	-5.52
Brandon Peters	356	19	42.1%	0	0	-0.41	-7.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	WISC
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	8	0	+2.47	Ended
Q1	356	8	0	-0.43	Punt
Q1	275	3	0	-2.58	Punt
Q1	356	3	0	-2.56	Punt
Q1	275	1	0	+1.81	Pass TD
Q1	275	5	0	+0.61	Ended
Q1	356	2	0	-4.79	Fumble
Q2	356	1	0	-2.76	Ended
Q2	275	1	0	+5.95	Pass TD
Q2	356	2	0	-1.04	Punt
Q2	275	1	0	+3.32	Pass TD
Q2	275	4	0	+2.17	Touchdown
Q2	275	1	0	-0.23	Ended
Q2	356	5	0	-3.35	Ended
Q2	275	5	0	-2.33	Punt
Q2	356	4	0	+1.41	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Tarique Barnes 39 Yd Fumble Return (James McCourt Kick) (-7.75 EPA)
2. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Danny Davis 53 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick) (+5.95 EPA)
3. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Mike Epstein run for 4 yds to the Illin 33 Mike Epstein fumbled, recovered by Wisc (-5.61 EPA)
4. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters run for no gain to the Wisc 29 (-5.38 EPA)
5. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isaiah Williams pass intercepted Titus Toler return for 10 yds to the Illin 16 (-3.64 EPA)
6. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass incomplete to Josh Imatorbhebhe (-3.4 EPA)
7. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Jake Ferguson 14 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick) (+3.32 EPA)
8. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · James McCourt kickoff for 61 yds , Stephan Bracey return for no gain to the Wisc 4 (-3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (45–7) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Graham Mertz (275) — yds, 5 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 South Carolina Gamecocks?

Illinois Fighting Illini 7, South Carolina Gamecocks 45 in Week 8 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 7–45.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401247297.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

Graham Mertz (275) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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