Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2022 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 26–14 in Week 7, 2022. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 14, Illinois Fighting Illini 26.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	6	6	0	14
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	6	6	6	26

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy DeVito (Illinois) — 252.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +16.12 EPA
• Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 7.0 yds · -0.98 EPA/play -5.87 EPA
• Tanner Morgan (Minnesota) — 17.0 yds · -0.93 EPA/play -12.09 EPA

Rushing

• Chase Brown (Illinois) — 193.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Mohamed Ibrahim (Minnesota) — 131.0 yds · 1 TD +0.56 EPA
• Chase Hayden (Illinois) — 36.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Isaiah Williams (Illinois) — 9 rec · 62.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Pat Bryant (Illinois) — 7 rec · 58.0 yds +0.81 EPA
• Brian Hightower (Illinois) — 3 rec · 55.0 yds +0.16 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy DeVito	Illinois	32	78.1%	252	1	+0.50	+16.12
Athan Kaliakmanis	Minnesota	6	33.3%	7	0	-0.98	-5.87
Tanner Morgan	Minnesota	13	30.8%	17	0	-0.93	-12.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Minnesota	Illinois
Plays	41	85
EPA / play	-0.111	+0.249
Total EPA	-4.55	+21.16
Success rate	34.1%	44.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.945	+0.504
Rush EPA / play	+0.609	+0.095
Yards	184	505

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	9	81	+7.90	Pass TD
Q1	Minnesota	7	41	-1.26	Interception
Q1	Illinois	3	9	-0.75	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	3	4	-3.14	Punt
Q1	Illinois	14	80	+2.43	Field goal
Q2	Minnesota	8	80	+6.78	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois	18	92	+3.36	Field goal
Q2	Minnesota	2	2	+1.17	Rush TD
Q3	Illinois	7	77	+6.66	Rush TD
Q3	Minnesota	5	19	-1.85	Punt
Q3	Illinois	3	7	-2.11	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	6	18	-1.18	Punt
Q3	Illinois	14	68	+2.47	Field goal
Q4	Minnesota	6	3	-2.04	Punt
Q4	Illinois	13	78	+1.63	Field goal
Q4	Minnesota	1	0	-2.44	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass intercepted (-3.57 EPA)
2. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mohamed Ibrahim rushes for 44 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.36 EPA)
3. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Tommy DeVito pass to Chase Brown for a touchdown (40 yards) (+3.34 EPA)
4. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Tommy DeVito pass to Pat Bryant for 12 yards (4th & 5) (+3.18 EPA)
5. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Tommy DeVito pass to Isaiah Williams for 7 yards (4th & 6) (+2.95 EPA)
6. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan rushes 9 yards for a touchdown (+2.87 EPA)
7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mohamed Ibrahim rushes for 21 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.8 EPA)
8. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Tommy DeVito rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+2.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (26–14) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Tommy DeVito (Illinois) — 252.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Illinois at 0.249 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 14, Illinois Fighting Illini 26 in Week 7 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 14–26.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405112.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Tommy DeVito (Illinois) led passers with 252.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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