Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers: 2022 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Wisconsin Badgers 34–10 in Week 5, 2022. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 34, Wisconsin Badgers 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	6	15	3	34
Wisconsin Badgers	6	3	0	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy DeVito (Illinois) — 151.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +1.67 EPA
• Braelon Allen (Wisconsin) — 0.0 yds · -1.13 EPA/play -1.13 EPA
• Graham Mertz (Wisconsin) — 182.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.24 EPA/play -8.67 EPA

Rushing

• Chase Brown (Illinois) — 129.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
• Chez Mellusi (Wisconsin) — 16.0 yds -0.49 EPA
• Braelon Allen (Wisconsin) — 2.0 yds -0.48 EPA

Receiving

• Isaiah Williams (Illinois) — 7 rec · 31.0 yds +0.42 EPA
• Chimere Dike (Wisconsin) — 5 rec · 76.0 yds +1.62 EPA
• Brian Hightower (Illinois) — 5 rec · 59.0 yds +1.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy DeVito	Illinois	27	70.4%	151	0	+0.06	+1.67
Braelon Allen	Wisconsin	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.13	-1.13
Graham Mertz	Wisconsin	36	47.2%	182	1	-0.24	-8.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois	Wisconsin
Plays	63	55
EPA / play	-0.078	-0.343
Total EPA	-4.93	-18.89
Success rate	38.1%	27.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.062	-0.265
Rush EPA / play	-0.183	-0.504
Yards	305	213

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Wisconsin	7	53	+4.28	Pass TD
Q1	Illinois	5	37	-0.46	Punt
Q1	Wisconsin	3	1	-4.01	Interception
Q1	Illinois	7	16	-0.16	Rush TD
Q1	Wisconsin	9	45	-0.13	Field goal
Q2	Illinois	5	16	-1.87	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	4	24	-3.00	Interception
Q2	Illinois	7	25	-1.70	Rush TD
Q2	Wisconsin	3	8	-1.15	Punt
Q2	Illinois	6	20	-0.67	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	3	9	-0.42	Punt
Q3	Illinois	10	75	+5.84	Rush TD
Q3	Illinois	3	-10	-3.31	Field goal
Q3	Wisconsin	3	2	-2.76	Punt
Q3	Illinois	4	70	+4.67	Rush TD
Q3	Wisconsin	4	8	-5.41	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Fumble (-5.19 EPA)
2. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Tommy DeVito pass to Brian Hightower for 35 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.92 EPA)
3. Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass to Isaac Guerendo for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.81 EPA)
4. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chase Brown rushes 49 yards for a touchdown (+3.76 EPA)
5. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass intercepted (-3.74 EPA)
6. Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass to Chimere Dike for 25 yards (3rd & 16) (+3.43 EPA)
7. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Tommy DeVito pass to Isaiah Williams for 6 yards (4th & 4) (+3.06 EPA)
8. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Penalty (4th & 1) (+3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (34–10) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Tommy DeVito (Illinois) — 151.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Illinois at -0.078 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 Wisconsin Badgers?

Illinois Fighting Illini 34, Wisconsin Badgers 10 in Week 5 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Wisconsin Badgers?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 34–10.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Wisconsin Badgers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405099.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Wisconsin Badgers in passing?

Tommy DeVito (Illinois) led passers with 151.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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