Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2021 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 20–14 in Week 9, 2021. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 20, Illinois Fighting Illini 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	6	3	0	9	20
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	12	0	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +9.44 EPA
• Gavin Wimsatt (164) — 0.0 yds · +2.98 EPA/play +2.98 EPA
• Noah Vedral (164) — 0.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +1.39 EPA

Rushing

• Isaih Pacheco (164) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Chase Brown (356) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Kyle Monangai (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Shameen Jones (164) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Bo Melton (164) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Isaiah Williams (356) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brandon Peters	356	18	77.8%	0	2	+0.52	+9.44
Gavin Wimsatt	164	1	100.0%	0	0	+2.98	+2.98
Noah Vedral	164	19	52.6%	0	0	+0.07	+1.39
Cole Snyder	164	5	40.0%	0	0	-0.77	-3.86

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RUTG	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	-0.84	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	-0.48	Punt
Q1	164	4	0	-1.53	Rush TD
Q1	356	3	0	-1.88	Ended
Q1	164	4	0	+2.26	Ended
Q1	164	5	0	+0.87	Punt
Q1	356	3	0	-2.22	Ended
Q1	164	8	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	356	1	0	-0.02	Ended
Q2	164	5	0	-0.19	Punt
Q2	356	1	0	+3.74	Pass TD
Q2	356	3	0	+2.71	Punt
Q2	164	3	0	-2.00	Field goal
Q2	356	3	0	-1.21	Ended
Q2	164	9	0	+1.55	Ended
Q2	356	1	0	+4.19	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Isaiah Williams for 52 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (+4.19 EPA)
2. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Daniel Barker for 26 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (+3.74 EPA)
3. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral pass complete to Johnny Langan for 27 yds to the Rutgr 40 for a 1ST down (+3.46 EPA)
4. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Daniel Barker for 21 yds to the Illin 49 for a 1ST down (+3.2 EPA)
5. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Valentino Ambrosio 46 yd FG MISSED (-3.06 EPA)
6. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass complete to Bo Melton for 13 yds to the Illin 20 for a 1ST down (+2.98 EPA)
7. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral pass incomplete to Brandon Sanders (-2.65 EPA)
8. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Isaih Pacheco run for 2 yds to the Illin 40 for a 1ST down (+2.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (20–14) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Brandon Peters (356) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: RUTG 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 20, Illinois Fighting Illini 14 in Week 9 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 20–14.

Where can I find the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282719.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.