Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2021 Week 10 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 14–6 in Week 10, 2021. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 14, Minnesota Golden Gophers 6.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	6	0	0	14
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	0	0	6	6

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cole Kramer (135) — 0.0 yds · +1.83 EPA/play +1.83 EPA
• Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +0.99 EPA
• TEAM (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -0.26 EPA

Rushing

• Chase Brown (356) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• Ky Thomas (135) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Daniel Jackson (135) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Ky Thomas (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Brevyn Spann-Ford (135) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.96 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Kramer	135	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.83	+1.83
Brandon Peters	356	10	70.0%	0	1	+0.10	+0.99
TEAM	135	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.26	-0.26
Caleb Griffin	356	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.90	-0.90
Tanner Morgan	135	32	46.9%	0	0	-0.27	-8.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	MINN
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	10	0	+4.36	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-1.31	Ended
Q1	356	8	0	+3.58	Rush TD
Q1	135	5	0	-3.97	Interception
Q2	356	1	0	-0.03	Ended
Q2	135	3	0	+0.49	Missed FG
Q2	356	3	0	-1.69	Punt
Q2	135	3	0	-2.18	Punt
Q2	356	3	0	-2.29	Punt
Q2	135	8	0	-0.42	Punt
Q2	356	3	0	-1.90	Punt
Q2	135	7	0	-1.87	Ended
Q2	356	5	0	+3.36	Pass TD
Q3	135	14	0	-4.00	Ended
Q3	356	10	0	-4.49	Punt
Q4	356	1	0	+1.00	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Cole Kramer run for no gain to the Illin 22 (-5.13 EPA)
2. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan sacked by Owen Carney Jr. for a loss of 7 yards to the Illin 29 (-4.35 EPA)
3. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Matthew Trickett 45 yd FG MISSED (-4.23 EPA)
4. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass intercepted Tarique Barnes return for 6 yds to the Minn 49 (-4.15 EPA)
5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Morgan, Tanner pass incomplete to Autman-Bell, Chris, PENALTY ILLINOIS roughing passer (Gay, Isaiah) 15 yards to the MINNESOTA36, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN MINNESOTA. (+2.71 EPA)
6. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Dragan Kesich kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback (-2.56 EPA)
7. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Isaiah Williams for 4 yds to the Illin 29 (-2.53 EPA)
8. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Morgan, Tanner pass incomplete to Brown-Stephens, Mike, PENALTY ILLINOIS pass interference (Adams, Tony) 15 yards to the MINNESOTA45, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN MINNESOTA. (+2.44 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (14–6) in Week 10.
• Passing edge: Cole Kramer (135) — 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Illinois Fighting Illini 14, Minnesota Golden Gophers 6 in Week 10 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 14–6.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282720.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Cole Kramer (135) 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.