Quick answer
Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Charlotte 49ers 24–14 in Week 5, 2021. Final score: Charlotte 49ers 14, Illinois Fighting Illini 24.
Game summary
Illinois Fighting Illini beat Charlotte 49ers 24–14 in Week 5 of the 2021 season.
- Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 6 plays.
- Passing leader: Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.06 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Chase Brown — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
- Receiving leader: Luke Ford — 3 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Charlotte 49ers | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Illinois Fighting Illini | 3 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
CLTCharlotte 49ersChris Reynolds pass complete to Victor Tucker for 22 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Cruz KICK)
James McCourt 29 yd FG GOOD
Chris Reynolds pass complete to Elijah Spencer for 27 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Cruz KICK)
Brandon Peters pass complete to Daniel Barker for 10 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)
Chase Brown run for 80 yds for a TD
Chase Brown run for 31 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLT
Q1TD VTVictor TuckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-0
Chris Reynolds pass complete to Victor Tucker for 22 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Cruz KICK)
- ILL
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 6-3
James McCourt 29 yd FG GOOD
- CLT
Q2TD ESElijah SpencerPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-3
Chris Reynolds pass complete to Elijah Spencer for 27 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Cruz KICK)
- ILL
Q2TD DBDaniel BarkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-9
Brandon Peters pass complete to Daniel Barker for 10 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)
- ILL
Q3TD CBChase BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-15
Chase Brown run for 80 yds for a TD
- ILL
Q3TD CBChase BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-21
Chase Brown run for 31 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -0.98 EPA
- Chris Reynolds (2429) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -2.16 EPA
Rushing
- Chase Brown (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.49 EPA
- Joshua McCray (356) — 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA
- Shadrick Byrd (2429) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Receiving
- Luke Ford (356) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.81 EPA
- Grant DuBose (2429) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA
- Victor Tucker (2429) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.93 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Peters | 356 | 17 | 52.9% | 0 | 1 | -0.06 | -0.98 |
| Chris Reynolds | 2429 | 24 | 58.3% | 0 | 2 | -0.09 | -2.16 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | CLT | 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 | 1 | 0 | -0.56 | Ended |
| Q1 | 2429 | 1 | 0 | +2.25 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 356 | 2 | 0 | +0.97 | Field goal |
| Q1 | 2429 | 8 | 0 | +2.91 | Ended |
| Q1 | 356 | 17 | 0 | -0.87 | Ended |
| Q2 | 2429 | 1 | 0 | +3.95 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 356 | 1 | 0 | +3.37 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 2429 | 5 | 0 | +10.48 | Punt |
| Q2 | 356 | 11 | 0 | -1.72 | Fumble |
| Q2 | 2429 | 3 | 0 | -3.16 | Ended |
| Q2 | 356 | 2 | 0 | +0.61 | Ended |
| Q2 | 2429 | 1 | 0 | -5.24 | Fumble |
| Q2 | 356 | 6 | 0 | +3.75 | Rush TD |
| Q3 | 2429 | 4 | 0 | -1.57 | Missed FG |
| Q3 | 356 | 1 | 0 | +2.90 | Rush TD |
| Q3 | 2429 | 8 | 0 | +2.16 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · Charlotte 49ers · Chris Reynolds run for 10 yds to the Charl 35 CHARLOTTE Penalty, Personal Foul (Shadrick Byrd) to the Charl 16 (+7.3 EPA)
- Q2 · Charlotte 49ers · Chris Reynolds pass complete to Grant DuBose for 12 yds Grant DuBose fumbled, forced by Sydney Brown, recovered by Illin Kerby Joseph (-5.24 EPA)
- Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chase Brown run for 80 yds for a TD (+5.13 EPA)
- Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Joshua McCray run for 2 yds to the Charl 7 Joshua McCray fumbled, forced by Justin Whisenhunt, recovered by Charl Joshua Bailey (-4.3 EPA)
- Q2 · Charlotte 49ers · Chris Reynolds pass complete to Elijah Spencer for 27 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Cruz KICK) (+3.95 EPA)
- Q3 · Charlotte 49ers · Jonathan Cruz 39 yd FG MISSED (-3.68 EPA)
- Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass incomplete to Daniel Barker (-3.48 EPA)
- Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Daniel Barker for 10 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (+3.37 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (24–14) in Week 5.
- Passing edge: Brandon Peters (356) — yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: CLT 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 Charlotte 49ers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?
Charlotte 49ers 14, Illinois Fighting Illini 24 in Week 5 of the 2021 college football season.
Who won Charlotte 49ers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?
Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 14–24.
Where can I find the Charlotte 49ers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282219.
Who led Charlotte 49ers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?
Brandon Peters (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Charlotte 49ers at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Charlotte 49ers
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Illinois Fighting Illini
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
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