Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2021 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 20–18 in Week 8, 2021. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 20, Penn State Nittany Lions 18.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	0	0	0	20
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	0	0	0	18

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +2.62 EPA
• TEAM (213) — 0.0 yds · +0.12 EPA/play +0.24 EPA
• Casey Washington (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -1.00 EPA

Rushing

• Chase Brown (356) — 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Joshua McCray (356) — 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• Noah Cain (213) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Jahan Dotson (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• Parker Washington (213) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.76 EPA
• Isaiah Williams (356) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sean Clifford	213	31	58.1%	0	0	+0.08	+2.62
TEAM	213	2	100.0%	0	0	+0.12	+0.24
Casey Washington	356	4	25.0%	0	0	-0.25	-1.00
Artur Sitkowski	356	21	33.3%	0	0	-1.00	-21.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	PSU
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	+0.08	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	-0.09	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	+3.46	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	-0.89	Ended
Q1	356	7	0	-0.68	Punt
Q1	213	4	0	-0.69	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	-1.74	Ended
Q1	356	5	0	-1.86	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	-1.68	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	-6.00	Interception
Q1	213	3	0	-3.95	Ended
Q1	356	3	0	-1.28	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	-0.16	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	-0.06	Ended
Q2	356	4	0	-1.27	Ended
Q2	356	3	0	+1.15	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Parker Washington for 10 yds to the Illin 44 for a 1ST down ILLINOIS Penalty, Face Mask (15 yards) (15 Yards) to the Illin 41 for a 1ST down (+7.74 EPA)
2. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Artur Sitkowski pass intercepted return for no gain to the PnSt 34 (-6.0 EPA)
3. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Artur Sitkowski sacked for 0 yards to the Illin 22 (-5.82 EPA)
4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · ILLINOIS Penalty, Face mask (15 yards) (Devon Witherspoon) to the Illin 41 for a 1ST down (+2.96 EPA)
5. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Jordan Stout 40 yd FG MISSED (-2.94 EPA)
6. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · James McCourt 50 yd FG MISSED (-2.9 EPA)
7. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chase Brown run for 18 yds to the PnSt 32 for a 1ST down (-2.7 EPA)
8. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Sitkowski, Artur pass incomplete, PENALTY PENNST pass interference 15 yards to the PENNST34, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN ILLINOIS. (+2.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (20–18) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Sean Clifford (213) — 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 Penn State Nittany Lions?

Illinois Fighting Illini 20, Penn State Nittany Lions 18 in Week 8 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 20–18.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282717.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Sean Clifford (213) 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 Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.