Virginia Cavaliers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2022 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Virginia Cavaliers 24–3 in Week 2, 2022. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 3, Illinois Fighting Illini 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	3	0	0	0	3
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	6	3	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jay Woolfolk (Virginia) — 10.0 yds · -0.53 EPA/play -1.59 EPA
• Tommy DeVito (Illinois) — 174.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -2.53 EPA
• Brennan Armstrong (Virginia) — 141.0 yds · -0.60 EPA/play -21.44 EPA

Rushing

• Chase Brown (Illinois) — 146.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Reggie Love III (Illinois) — 37.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Perris Jones (Virginia) — 34.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Dontayvion Wicks (Virginia) — 2 rec · 33.0 yds -0.98 EPA
• Lavel Davis Jr. (Virginia) — 2 rec · 67.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Keytaon Thompson (Virginia) — 5 rec · 62.0 yds +0.80 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jay Woolfolk	Virginia	3	0.0%	10	0	-0.53	-1.59
Tommy DeVito	Illinois	26	57.7%	174	2	-0.10	-2.53
Brennan Armstrong	Virginia	36	36.1%	141	0	-0.60	-21.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia	Illinois
Plays	63	68
EPA / play	-0.361	-0.117
Total EPA	-22.74	-7.93
Success rate	22.2%	38.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.591	-0.097
Rush EPA / play	+0.012	-0.128
Yards	304	399

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	1	13	+1.17	Ended
Q1	Virginia	1	0	-1.92	Ended
Q1	Virginia	2	3	-1.36	Ended
Q1	Illinois	2	11	+1.78	Ended
Q1	Illinois	2	14	-5.00	Fumble
Q1	Virginia	3	21	-0.78	Field goal
Q1	Illinois	3	9	-1.03	Punt
Q1	Virginia	3	38	+1.34	Punt
Q1	Illinois	3	9	-2.24	Ended
Q1	Virginia	3	3	-2.56	Punt
Q1	Illinois	3	57	+4.14	Pass TD
Q1	Virginia	3	10	-1.61	Punt
Q1	Illinois	3	54	+4.45	Pass TD
Q2	Virginia	4	17	-1.63	Punt
Q2	Illinois	8	96	+0.73	Fumble
Q2	Virginia	8	72	+1.94	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Punt return touchdown (+7.21 EPA)
2. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass to Lavel Davis Jr. for 62 yards (1st & 10) (+4.56 EPA)
3. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-4.48 EPA)
4. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-3.81 EPA)
5. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Penalty (2nd & 1) (-3.81 EPA)
6. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-3.65 EPA)
7. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Tommy DeVito pass to Michael Marchese for a touchdown (39 yards) (+3.48 EPA)
8. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Jay Woolfolk rushes for 31 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (24–3) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Jay Woolfolk (Virginia) — 10.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Illinois at -0.117 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 Virginia Cavaliers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Virginia Cavaliers 3, Illinois Fighting Illini 24 in Week 2 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 3–24.

Where can I find the Virginia Cavaliers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405070.

Who led Virginia Cavaliers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Jay Woolfolk (Virginia) led passers with 10.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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