UTSA Roadrunners 37–30 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2021

Quick answer

UTSA Roadrunners defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 37–30 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: UTSA Roadrunners 37, Illinois Fighting Illini 30.

Game summary

UTSA Roadrunners beat Illinois Fighting Illini 37–30 in Week 1 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 6 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Frank Harris (2636) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.52 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Sincere McCormick — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Zakhari Franklin — 10 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTSA Roadrunners	6	12	3	12	37
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	12	3	12	30

Scoring Map

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

UTSAUTSA Roadrunners

+3

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

UTSA
Q1TD
FHFrank Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Frank Harris run for 9 yds for a TD, (Hunter Duplessis KICK)
UTSA
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-0
Hunter Duplessis 28 yd FG GOOD
ILL
Q2TD
DBDaniel Barker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Artur Sitkowski pass complete to Daniel Barker for 14 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)
UTSA
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-6
Hunter Duplessis 32 yd FG GOOD
ILL
Q2TD
DSDeuce Spann
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Artur Sitkowski pass complete to Deuce Spann for 31 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)
UTSA
Q2TD
BBBrenden Brady
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Brenden Brady run for 7 yds for a TD, (Hunter Duplessis KICK)
UTSA
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-12
Hunter Duplessis 27 yd FG GOOD
ILL
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-15
James McCourt 52 yd FG GOOD
ILL
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-18
James McCourt 32 yd FG GOOD
UTSA
Q4TD
BBBrenden Brady
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Brenden Brady run for 33 yds for a TD, (Hunter Duplessis KICK)
ILL
Q4TD
DBDaniel Barker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Artur Sitkowski pass complete to Daniel Barker for 15 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)
UTSA
Q4TD
ZFZakhari Franklin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-24
Frank Harris pass complete to Zakhari Franklin for 19 yds for a TD, (Hunter Duplessis KICK)
ILL
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
33-27
James McCourt 53 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Frank Harris (2636) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +15.07 EPA
Artur Sitkowski (356) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +11.70 EPA

Rushing

Sincere McCormick (2636) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
Brenden Brady (2636) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.09 EPA
Reggie Love III (356) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

Zakhari Franklin (2636) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +1.04 EPA
Isaiah Williams (356) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA
Joshua Cephus (2636) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Frank Harris	2636	29	69.0%	0	1	+0.52	+15.07
Artur Sitkowski	356	33	66.7%	0	3	+0.35	+11.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTSA	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	EPA	Result
Q1	2636	1	-0.62	Ended
Q1	2636	1	+2.15	Rush TD
Q1	356	2	-1.42	Ended
Q1	2636	2	+2.46	Ended
Q1	2636	9	+2.79	Punt
Q1	356	2	-0.60	Punt
Q1	2636	3	-2.15	Punt
Q1	356	5	-0.84	Ended
Q1	2636	7	-0.86	Ended
Q2	356	1	-0.18	Ended
Q2	2636	0	—	Field goal
Q2	356	3	+0.97	Ended
Q2	2636	3	-9.22	Punt
Q2	356	1	+2.28	Pass TD
Q2	2636	2	-1.29	Field goal
Q2	356	7	+7.85	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · UTSA Roadrunners · Frank Harris run for 1 yd to the TexSA 36 (-5.38 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Artur Sitkowski pass incomplete to Casey Washington (-4.58 EPA)
Q2 · UTSA Roadrunners · Sincere McCormick run for 2 yds to the Illin 11 (-4.58 EPA)
Q2 · UTSA Roadrunners · Frank Harris run for 17 yds to the Illin 9 for a 1ST down (-4.15 EPA)
Q4 · UTSA Roadrunners · Brenden Brady run for 33 yds for a TD, (Hunter Duplessis KICK) (+3.81 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Artur Sitkowski pass complete to Deuce Spann for 31 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (+3.37 EPA)
Q1 · UTSA Roadrunners · Frank Harris pass complete to Zakhari Franklin for 16 yds to the TexSA 44 for a 1ST down (+3.07 EPA)
Q4 · UTSA Roadrunners · Frank Harris pass complete to De'Corian Clark for 43 yds to the Illin 28 for a 1ST down (+2.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

UTSA Roadrunners controlled the final (37–30) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Frank Harris (2636) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: UTSA 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 UTSA Roadrunners vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

UTSA Roadrunners 37, Illinois Fighting Illini 30 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won UTSA Roadrunners vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

UTSA Roadrunners won with a final score of 37–30.

Where can I find the UTSA Roadrunners vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282179.

Who led UTSA Roadrunners vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Frank Harris (2636) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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