Eastern Illinois Panthers 7–35 Illinois State Redbirds: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2022

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated Eastern Illinois Panthers 35–7 in Week 3, 2022. Final score: Eastern Illinois Panthers 7, Illinois State Redbirds 35.

Game summary

Illinois State Redbirds dominated Eastern Illinois Panthers 35–7 in Week 3 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 226.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.12 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kendi Young — 32.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Nile Hill — 7 rec, 41.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois State (-0.024/play) vs Eastern Illinois (-0.545/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Illinois Panthers	6	6	6	0	7
Illinois State Redbirds	6	6	6	0	35

Scoring Map

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

EIUEastern Illinois Panthers

ILSTIllinois State Redbirds

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois State
Q1TD
JCJ'Kalon Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Zack Annexstad pass to J'Kalon Carter for a touchdown (17 yards)
Eastern Illinois
Q1TD
DCDeWayne Cooks Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Jonah O'Brien pass to DeWayne Cooks Jr. for a touchdown (11 yards)
Illinois State
Q2TD
DSDaniel Sobkowicz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Zack Annexstad pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for a touchdown (30 yards)
Eastern Illinois
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Interception returned for a touchdown
Eastern Illinois
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Interception returned for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q3TD
ZAZack Annexstad
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Zack Annexstad rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 226.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +4.27 EPA
Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 7.0 yds · +0.35 EPA/play +0.35 EPA
Jonah O'Brien (Eastern Illinois) — 79.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.28 EPA

Rushing

Kendi Young (Eastern Illinois) — 32.0 yds -0.19 EPA
Jaelin Benefield (Eastern Illinois) — 31.0 yds -0.15 EPA
Pha'leak Brown (Illinois State) — 28.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

Nile Hill (Eastern Illinois) — 7 rec · 41.0 yds +0.05 EPA
J'Kalon Carter (Illinois State) — 4 rec · 56.0 yds +1.39 EPA
Bryson Deming (Illinois State) — 4 rec · 28.0 yds +1.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zack Annexstad	Illinois State	35	57.1%	226	2	+0.12	+4.27
Tommy Rittenhouse	Illinois State	1	100.0%	7	0	+0.35	+0.35
Jonah O'Brien	Eastern Illinois	20	75.0%	79	1	+0.01	+0.28
Zach Weir	Eastern Illinois	6	16.7%	-3	0	-1.37	-8.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Illinois	Illinois State
Plays	64	61
EPA / play	-0.545	-0.024
Total EPA	-34.87	-1.45
Success rate	31.2%	32.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.741	+0.128
Rush EPA / play	-0.372	-0.243
Yards	210	327

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Illinois	6	15	-4.16	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	8	71	+6.34	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Illinois	8	75	+6.62	Pass TD
Q1	Illinois State	9	48	-1.82	Interception
Q2	Eastern Illinois	5	0	-4.02	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	9	52	+1.26	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Illinois	3	8	-1.09	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	7	24	+0.68	Punt
Q2	Eastern Illinois	7	50	-9.63	Interception
Q3	Illinois State	4	38	-0.47	Punt
Q3	Eastern Illinois	2	6	-4.79	Touchdown
Q3	Eastern Illinois	6	-6	-3.90	Punt
Q3	Illinois State	6	28	+0.62	Punt
Q3	Eastern Illinois	1	-8	-3.24	Fumble
Q3	Illinois State	4	0	-0.33	Rush TD
Q3	Eastern Illinois	5	8	-6.67	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.04 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Zack Annexstad pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for a touchdown (30 yards) (+4.64 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-4.49 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · Zack Annexstad pass intercepted (-4.49 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Zack Annexstad pass to J'Kalon Carter for 31 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.01 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Zack Annexstad pass intercepted (-3.82 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Fumble (-3.24 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Fumble (-3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (35–7) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 226.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois State at -0.024 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 Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Eastern Illinois Panthers 7, Illinois State Redbirds 35 in Week 3 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 7–35.

Where can I find the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401418829.

Who led Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds in passing?

Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) led passers with 226.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Eastern Illinois Panthers at Illinois State Redbirds in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.