Purdue Boilermakers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2020 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Purdue Boilermakers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 31–24 in Week 9, 2020. Final score: Purdue Boilermakers 31, Illinois Fighting Illini 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Purdue Boilermakers	6	9	6	0	31
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	9	6	12	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Aidan O'Connell (2509) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +10.33 EPA
• Coran Taylor (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +6.91 EPA
• Matt Robinson (356) — 0.0 yds · +0.38 EPA/play +1.89 EPA

Rushing

• Zander Horvath (2509) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.55 EPA
• Coran Taylor (356) — 0.0 yds -0.72 EPA
• Mike Epstein (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA

Receiving

• David Bell (2509) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Josh Imatorbhebhe (356) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Brian Hightower (356) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.89 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Aidan O'Connell	2509	37	78.4%	0	2	+0.28	+10.33
Coran Taylor	356	28	60.7%	0	2	+0.25	+6.91
Matt Robinson	356	5	60.0%	0	0	+0.38	+1.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PUR	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	3	0	+0.96	Ended
Q1	2509	5	0	-1.69	Punt
Q1	356	10	0	+2.99	Punt
Q1	2509	1	0	+0.41	Rush TD
Q1	2509	4	0	+5.24	Ended
Q1	356	9	0	-1.82	Punt
Q2	2509	2	0	-0.21	Ended
Q2	356	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	356	5	0	+2.05	Ended
Q2	2509	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2509	7	0	+0.97	Ended
Q2	356	1	0	+1.65	Rush TD
Q2	356	6	0	+2.41	Ended
Q2	2509	4	0	-4.98	Fumble
Q2	356	5	0	-4.61	Fumble
Q2	2509	1	0	+3.15	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Coran Taylor run for a loss of 6 yards to the Prdue 22 Coran Taylor fumbled, recovered by Prdue (-6.5 EPA)
2. Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Zander Horvath run for 4 yds to the Prdue 49 Zander Horvath fumbled, recovered by Illin (-5.72 EPA)
3. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Coran Taylor pass intercepted for a 1ST down Cam Allen return for 12 yds to the Illin 8 for a 1ST down (-4.55 EPA)
4. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Mike Epstein run for 1 yd to the Prdue 21 (-4.54 EPA)
5. Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Zander Horvath run for 2 yds to the Illin 1 Zander Horvath fumbled, recovered by Illin (-4.39 EPA)
6. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Coran Taylor run for a loss of 3 yards Coran Taylor fumbled, recovered by Prdue Jalen Graham for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK) (-4.01 EPA)
7. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · PURDUE Penalty, Roughing the Kicker (Alfred Armour) to the Prdue 48 for a 1ST down (+3.88 EPA)
8. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · PURDUE Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Cam Allen) to the Prdue 28 for a 1ST down (+3.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Purdue Boilermakers controlled the final (31–24) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Aidan O'Connell (2509) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: PUR 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 Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Purdue Boilermakers 31, Illinois Fighting Illini 24 in Week 9 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Purdue Boilermakers won with a final score of 31–24.

Where can I find the Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401247301.

Who led Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Aidan O'Connell (2509) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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