Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2022 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 26–9 in Week 9, 2022. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 26, Nebraska Cornhuskers 9.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	12	3	3	26
Nebraska Cornhuskers	3	6	0	0	9

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy DeVito (Illinois) — 162.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +5.18 EPA
• Casey Thompson (Nebraska) — 209.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +3.06 EPA
• Logan Smothers (Nebraska) — 1.0 yds · -0.49 EPA/play -0.49 EPA

Rushing

• Chase Brown (Illinois) — 139.0 yds · 1 TD -0.05 EPA
• Anthony Grant (Nebraska) — 51.0 yds -0.74 EPA
• Reggie Love III (Illinois) — 12.0 yds -0.50 EPA

Receiving

• Isaiah Williams (Illinois) — 8 rec · 93.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Trey Palmer (Nebraska) — 1 rec · 1.0 yds -0.77 EPA
• Chancellor Brewington (Nebraska) — 2 rec · 45.0 yds +0.37 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy DeVito	Illinois	23	82.6%	162	2	+0.23	+5.18
Casey Thompson	Nebraska	15	46.7%	209	1	+0.20	+3.06
Logan Smothers	Nebraska	1	100.0%	1	0	-0.49	-0.49
Isaiah Williams	Illinois	1	0.0%	-12	0	-2.56	-2.56
Chubba Purdy	Nebraska	10	30.0%	21	0	-0.77	-7.66

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois	Nebraska
Plays	70	49
EPA / play	-0.004	-0.358
Total EPA	-0.26	-17.53
Success rate	38.6%	26.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.109	-0.196
Rush EPA / play	-0.062	-0.540
Yards	362	312

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	5	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Nebraska	6	44	-1.14	Interception
Q1	Illinois	3	11	-1.40	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	3	5	-2.87	Punt
Q1	Illinois	3	7	-2.36	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	8	73	+2.28	Field goal
Q1	Illinois	9	41	-0.56	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	5	93	+7.40	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois	3	-2	-2.64	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	3	36	-6.06	Interception
Q2	Illinois	2	11	+2.54	Rush TD
Q2	Nebraska	3	7	-1.34	Punt
Q2	Illinois	11	72	+5.42	Pass TD
Q2	Nebraska	1	-2	-0.59	Ended
Q3	Nebraska	6	27	-1.19	Punt
Q3	Illinois	2	14	-4.26	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Casey Thompson pass to Travis Vokolek for a touchdown (56 yards) (+5.45 EPA)
2. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-5.38 EPA)
3. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Tommy DeVito pass to Isaiah Williams for a touchdown (46 yards) (+5.09 EPA)
4. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Fumble (-4.73 EPA)
5. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Casey Thompson pass intercepted (-4.46 EPA)
6. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Tommy DeVito pass to Chase Brown for a touchdown (12 yards) (+4.27 EPA)
7. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Casey Thompson pass to Chancellor Brewington for 45 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.52 EPA)
8. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Casey Thompson pass to Alante Brown for 32 yards (2nd & 12) (+3.43 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (26–9) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Tommy DeVito (Illinois) — 162.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Illinois at -0.004 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Illinois Fighting Illini 26, Nebraska Cornhuskers 9 in Week 9 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 26–9.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405124.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Tommy DeVito (Illinois) led passers with 162.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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