South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2021 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 24– in Week 6, 2021. Final score: South Carolina Gamecocks 24, Illinois Fighting Illini .

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	0	0	0	24
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	0	0	0

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Graham Mertz (275) — 0.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.07 EPA
• Artur Sitkowski (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -5.79 EPA
• Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.78 EPA/play -6.22 EPA

Rushing

• Chez Mellusi (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.37 EPA
• Braelon Allen (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.27 EPA
• John Chenal (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.43 EPA

Receiving

• Isaiah Williams (356) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA
• Chimere Dike (275) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Casey Washington (356) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -0.79 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Graham Mertz	275	16	62.5%	0	0	+0.00	+0.07
Artur Sitkowski	356	21	38.1%	0	0	-0.28	-5.79
Brandon Peters	356	8	37.5%	0	0	-0.78	-6.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WISC	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	275	1	0	-0.25	Ended
Q1	275	3	0	+1.17	Field goal
Q1	356	3	0	-3.11	Punt
Q1	275	16	0	+1.78	Ended
Q1	356	3	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	275	1	0	-0.03	Ended
Q2	275	3	0	+0.24	Punt
Q2	356	2	0	+0.61	Punt
Q2	275	3	0	-0.16	Rush TD
Q2	356	5	0	-3.24	Punt
Q2	275	14	0	+2.57	Interception
Q2	356	6	0	-4.01	Ended
Q3	275	1	0	+1.95	Rush TD
Q3	356	1	0	-0.98	Punt
Q3	275	5	0	-1.66	Fumble
Q3	356	3	0	-2.86	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Braelon Allen run for 6 yds to the Illin 27 Braelon Allen fumbled, forced by Tarique Barnes, recovered by Illin Kerby Joseph (-4.48 EPA)
2. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Braelon Allen run for 12 yds to the Illin 15 for a 1ST down (-4.39 EPA)
3. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Sitkowski,Artur pass incomplete to Bryant,Pat, 1ST DOWN, PENALTY WIS Pass Interference (Burton,Donte) 11 yard from WIS33 to WIS22, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY. (+3.75 EPA)
4. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Peters,Brandon pass incomplete to Washington,Casey PENALTY WIS Pass Interference (Hicks,Faion) 15 yards from ILL01 to ILL16, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY. (+3.2 EPA)
5. Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Chez Mellusi run for 4 yds to the Illin 32 for a 1ST down (+3.04 EPA)
6. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass complete to Jake Ferguson for 13 yds to the Wisc 36 for a 1ST down (+2.8 EPA)
7. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters sacked for a loss of 9 yards to the Illin 23 (-2.73 EPA)
8. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Sitkowski,Artur pass incomplete to Washington,Casey PENALTY WIS Roughing The Passer (Herbig,Nick) 15 yards from ILL26 to ILL41, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY. (+2.38 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (24–) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Graham Mertz (275) — yds.
• EPA edge: WISC 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 South Carolina Gamecocks vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

South Carolina Gamecocks 24, Illinois Fighting Illini 0 in Week 6 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 24–0.

Where can I find the South Carolina Gamecocks vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282718.

Who led South Carolina Gamecocks vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Graham Mertz (275) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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