Illinois Fighting Illini 23–33 Iowa Hawkeyes: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2021

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 33–23 in Week 12, 2021. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 23, Iowa Hawkeyes 33.

Game summary

Iowa Hawkeyes beat Illinois Fighting Illini 33–23 in Week 12 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 7 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.42 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tyler Goodson — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Luke Ford — 3 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	9	3	3	12	23
Iowa Hawkeyes	6	9	3	6	33

Scoring Map

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

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

OPP EZ

IOWAIowa Hawkeyes

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

IOWA
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Charlie Jones 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Caleb Shudak Kick)
ILL
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-6
James McCourt 46 yd FG GOOD
ILL
Q1TD
LFLuke Ford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Brandon Peters pass complete to Luke Ford for 13 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)
ILL
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-6
James McCourt 45 Yd Field Goal
IOWA
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-9
Caleb Shudak 51 Yd Field Goal
IOWA
Q2TD
ABArland Bruce IV
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Arland Bruce IV 2 Yd Run (Caleb Shudak Kick)
ILL
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-15
James McCourt 53 Yd Field Goal
IOWA
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-18
Caleb Shudak 48 Yd Field Goal
ILL
Q4TD
IWIsaiah Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Isaiah Williams 16 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
ILL
Q4TD
TTEAM
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Jack Campbell 32 Yd Interception Return (Caleb Shudak Kick)
IOWA
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
27-21
Caleb Shudak 30 Yd Field Goal
IOWA
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
27-24
Caleb Shudak 29 Yd Field Goal

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +9.77 EPA
Alex Padilla (2294) — 0.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -1.58 EPA
TEAM (356) — 0.0 yds · -7.29 EPA/play -7.29 EPA

Rushing

Tyler Goodson (2294) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
Chase Brown (356) — 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA
Gavin Williams (2294) — 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Receiving

Luke Ford (356) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.52 EPA
Casey Washington (356) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.54 EPA
Arland Bruce IV (2294) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brandon Peters	356	23	69.6%	2	+0.42	+9.77
Alex Padilla	2294	12	50.0%	0	-0.13	-1.58
TEAM	356	1	0.0%	0	-7.29	-7.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	IOWA
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	2294	4	+2.60	Ended
Q1	356	2	-1.50	Punt
Q1	2294	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	356	3	-1.15	Field goal
Q1	2294	8	-4.52	Ended
Q1	356	12	+6.79	Pass TD
Q2	356	2	-0.23	Punt
Q2	2294	2	-0.16	Missed FG
Q2	356	2	-2.04	Interception
Q2	2294	3	-0.38	Punt
Q2	356	6	+1.68	Field goal
Q2	2294	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2294	10	+0.24	Ended
Q2	356	1	+0.11	Punt
Q2	2294	1	+1.61	Rush TD
Q2	2294	2	-0.13	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jack Campbell 32 Yd Interception Return (Caleb Shudak Kick) (-7.29 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · HAYES, Blake punt 41 yards to the IOW44, JONES, Charlie return 9 yards to the ILL47 (DARKANGELO, Isaac). PENALTY ILL Unsportsmanlike Conduct on SMITH, Kendall enforced 15 yards ILL Unsportsmanlike Conduct on MARCHESE, Michael enforced 15 yards after the change of possession from the end of the play at the ILL47 to the ILL17 and results in a 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY (replay the down). (+6.96 EPA)
Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Charlie Jones 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Caleb Shudak Kick) (+6.27 EPA)
Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · run for a loss of 29 yards to the Iowa 28 (-4.22 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Casey Washington for 44 yds to the Iowa 41 for a 1ST down (+3.48 EPA)
Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Alex Padilla pass complete to Arland Bruce IV for 28 yds to the Illin 8 for a 1ST down (+3.19 EPA)
Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Alex Padilla pass intercepted return for no gain to the Illin 47 (-3.04 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isaiah Williams 16 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick) (+2.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (33–23) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Brandon Peters (356) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: ILL at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Illinois Fighting Illini 23, Iowa Hawkeyes 33 in Week 12 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 23–33.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282721.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

Brandon Peters (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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