Maryland Terrapins vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Maryland Terrapins defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 20–17 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: Maryland Terrapins 20, Illinois Fighting Illini 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Maryland Terrapins	0	3	6	9	20
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	3	6	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Taulia Tagovailoa (120) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +4.31 EPA
• Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds · +0.12 EPA/play +3.29 EPA

Rushing

• Chase Brown (356) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Tayon Fleet-Davis (120) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
• Reggie Love III (356) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Dontay Demus Jr. (120) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.78 EPA
• Rakim Jarrett (120) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Jeshaun Jones (120) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Taulia Tagovailoa	120	44	70.5%	0	1	+0.10	+4.31
Brandon Peters	356	27	37.0%	0	0	+0.12	+3.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MD	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	120	1	0	-0.50	Ended
Q1	120	1	0	-1.41	Punt
Q1	356	8	0	+2.15	Punt
Q1	120	7	0	-0.71	Punt
Q1	356	2	0	-1.36	Punt
Q1	120	3	0	-2.07	Ended
Q1	356	9	0	-0.96	Ended
Q2	356	3	0	+0.86	Ended
Q2	120	1	0	-0.85	Ended
Q2	356	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	120	3	0	-0.27	Missed FG
Q2	356	8	0	+0.70	Punt
Q2	120	8	0	+1.50	Ended
Q2	356	6	0	-2.72	Ended
Q2	120	8	0	+3.32	Field goal
Q3	356	1	0	+0.46	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · MARYLAND Penalty, Illegal Block (6 Yards) to the Mary 7 (-4.54 EPA)
2. Q3 · Maryland Terrapins · Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Jeshaun Jones for 21 yds to the Illin 2 for a 1ST down (-4.27 EPA)
3. Q2 · Maryland Terrapins · Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Rakim Jarrett for 37 yds to the Illin 41 for a 1ST down (+4.25 EPA)
4. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Chase Brown for 33 yds to the Mary 12 for a 1ST down (+3.91 EPA)
5. Q4 · Maryland Terrapins · Tagovailoa,Taulia pass complete to Demus,Dontay for 41 yards to the ILL00 TOUCHDOWN nullified by penalty, clock 11:15 PENALTY UMD Personal Foul (Jacobs,Isaiah) 15 yards from ILL41 to UMD44. NO PLAY. (-3.84 EPA)
6. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Joshua McCray for 40 yds to the ILLINOIS 23 for a 1ST down MARYLAND Penalty, Personal Foul (Lavonte Gater) to the Mary 11 for a 1ST down (+3.81 EPA)
7. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · James McCourt 26 yd FG MISSED (-3.67 EPA)
8. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Joshua McCray run for 38 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (+3.38 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Maryland Terrapins controlled the final (20–17) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Taulia Tagovailoa (120) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: MD 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 Maryland Terrapins vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Maryland Terrapins 20, Illinois Fighting Illini 17 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Maryland Terrapins vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Maryland Terrapins won with a final score of 20–17.

Where can I find the Maryland Terrapins vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282715.

Who led Maryland Terrapins vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Taulia Tagovailoa (120) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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