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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2022 Week 12 Recap

Wolverines defeat Illini 19–17 in Week 12

J.J. McCarthy paced the box score as Wolverines closed out a 17–19 Week 12 finish.

Illinois Fighting Illini 17 7-4
Final 17–19
Michigan Wolverines 19 11-0 Winner
Winner
Michigan Wolverines
Final score
17–19
Halftime
Illinois Fighting Illini 3–6 Michigan Wolverines
Top passer
J.J. McCarthy
FantasyHQ MVP
J.J. McCarthy

Top CFB performers · Illini

  • Tommy DeVito 178.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.6 EPA
  • Chase Brown 130.0 yds · 2 TD -1.5 EPA
  • Reggie Love III 4.0 yds -0.9 EPA

Top CFB performers · Wolverines

  • J.J. McCarthy 208.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +2.8 EPA
  • Blake Corum 108.0 yds · 1 TD -0.8 EPA
  • C.J. Stokes 36.0 yds -1.7 EPA

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 19–17 in Week 12, 2022. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 17, Michigan Wolverines 19.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines edged Illinois Fighting Illini 19–17 in Week 12 of the 2022 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 208.0 pass yds, +0.08 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Chase Brown — 130.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Casey Washington — 6 rec, 53.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Michigan (-0.118/play) vs Illinois (-0.121/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Illinois Fighting Illini0312017
Michigan Wolverines603919

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini
MICHMichigan Wolverines

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Michigan
    Q1TD
    BCBlake Corum

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Blake Corum rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  2. Illinois
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 12
    Score
    3-6

    Field goal good from 29 yards

  3. Michigan
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 29
    Score
    3-9

    Field goal good from 46 yards

  4. Illinois
    Q3TD
    CBChase Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-9

    Chase Brown rushes 8 yards for a touchdown

  5. Illinois
    Q3TD
    CBChase Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-9

    Chase Brown rushes 37 yards for a touchdown

  6. Michigan
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 24
    Score
    15-12

    Field goal good from 41 yards

  7. Michigan
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 16
    Score
    15-15

    Field goal good from 33 yards

  8. Michigan
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 18
    Score
    15-18

    Field goal good from 35 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 208.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +2.81 EPA
  • Tommy DeVito (Illinois) — 178.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.58 EPA

Rushing

  • Chase Brown (Illinois) — 130.0 yds · 2 TD -0.05 EPA
  • Blake Corum (Michigan) — 108.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
  • C.J. Stokes (Michigan) — 36.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

  • Casey Washington (Illinois) — 6 rec · 53.0 yds +0.57 EPA
  • Cornelius Johnson (Michigan) — 5 rec · 38.0 yds +0.61 EPA
  • Isaiah Williams (Illinois) — 5 rec · 26.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
J.J. McCarthyMichigan3452.9%2080+0.08+2.81
Tommy DeVitoIllinois3070.0%1780-0.02-0.58

Team EPA comparison

StatIllinoisMichigan
Plays6474
EPA / play-0.121-0.118
Total EPA-7.73-8.70
Success rate40.6%31.1%
Pass EPA / play-0.019+0.083
Rush EPA / play-0.210-0.288
Yards316376

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Michigan775+6.16Rush TD
Q1Illinois38-1.92Punt
Q1Michigan860+1.53Punt
Q1Illinois34-2.50Punt
Q1Michigan712-2.47Punt
Q1Illinois1044-2.80Ended
Q2Michigan312-1.45Punt
Q2Illinois964+0.92Field goal
Q2Michigan862-1.52Fumble
Q2Illinois610-0.64Ended
Q3Illinois35-2.63Punt
Q3Michigan624-1.63Field goal
Q3Illinois962+4.82Rush TD
Q3Michigan1038-3.28Ended
Q3Illinois363+4.78Rush TD
Q3Michigan34-2.66Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy pass to Blake Corum for 41 yards (3rd & 6) (+5.02 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chase Brown rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.71 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy pass to Isaiah Gash for 20 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.35 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Fumble (-3.19 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chase Brown rushes 37 yards for a touchdown (+3.05 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy to Andrel Anthony — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.97 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chase Brown rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+2.88 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Blake Corum rushes for 37 yards (1st & 10) (+2.87 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (19–17) in Week 12.
  • Passing edge: J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 208.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Michigan at -0.118 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 Michigan Wolverines?

Illinois Fighting Illini 17, Michigan Wolverines 19 in Week 12 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 17–19.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan Wolverines box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405145.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) led passers with 208.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Illinois Fighting Illini

Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L

Michigan Wolverines

Entered 10-0 Now 11-0 W