Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Indiana State Sycamores: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated Indiana State Sycamores 27– in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Eastern Illinois Panthers 27, Indiana State Sycamores .

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Illinois Panthers	6	0	6	0	27
Indiana State Sycamores	0	12	2	0

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Pierce Holley (Eastern Illinois) — 237.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.91 EPA
• Cooper Willman (Eastern Illinois) — 0.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -0.56 EPA
• Evan Olaes (Indiana State) — 0.0 yds · -3.27 EPA/play -3.27 EPA

Rushing

• Kevin Daniels (Eastern Illinois) — 57.0 yds -0.00 EPA
• Evan Olaes (Indiana State) — 59.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• Tee Hodge (Indiana State) — 20.0 yds -1.19 EPA

Receiving

• Dakota Caton (Indiana State) — 6 rec · 70.0 yds +1.00 EPA
• Cooper Willman (Eastern Illinois) — 5 rec · 53.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Eli Mirza (Eastern Illinois) — 4 rec · 82.0 yds +1.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Pierce Holley	Eastern Illinois	31	61.3%	237	2	+0.06	+1.91
Cooper Willman	Eastern Illinois	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.56	-0.56
Evan Olaes	Indiana State	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.27	-3.27
Gavin Screws	Indiana State	24	45.8%	86	0	-0.38	-9.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Illinois	Indiana State
Plays	61	60
EPA / play	-0.107	-0.542
Total EPA	-6.53	-32.53
Success rate	37.7%	26.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.042	-1.020
Rush EPA / play	-0.272	-0.151
Yards	338	309

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Indiana State	3	9	-1.41	Punt
Q1	Eastern Illinois	7	78	+6.39	Pass TD
Q1	Indiana State	6	15	-2.36	Punt
Q1	Eastern Illinois	3	-7	-3.71	Punt
Q1	Indiana State	4	7	-3.08	Punt
Q1	Eastern Illinois	13	78	-0.85	Ended
Q2	Indiana State	13	71	-0.28	Fumble
Q2	Eastern Illinois	6	27	-0.22	Punt
Q2	Indiana State	3	22	-7.46	Touchdown
Q2	Indiana State	2	67	-8.48	Touchdown
Q2	Indiana State	3	0	-1.08	Ended
Q3	Eastern Illinois	10	73	+0.36	Ended
Q3	Indiana State	7	-11	-0.47	Safety
Q3	Eastern Illinois	6	62	+2.94	Pass TD
Q3	Indiana State	7	47	-4.43	Fumble
Q4	Eastern Illinois	7	25	-1.44	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Indiana State Sycamores · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.1 EPA)
2. Q2 · Indiana State Sycamores · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.12 EPA)
3. Q3 · Indiana State Sycamores · Fumble (-5.15 EPA)
4. Q4 · Indiana State Sycamores · Penalty (1st & 10) (+3.35 EPA)
5. Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass to Justin Bowick for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.33 EPA)
6. Q4 · Indiana State Sycamores · Evan Olaes pass intercepted (-3.27 EPA)
7. Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Eli Mirza rushes for 27 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.23 EPA)
8. Q2 · Indiana State Sycamores · Fumble (-3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Eastern Illinois Panthers controlled the final (27–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Pierce Holley (Eastern Illinois) — 237.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Eastern Illinois at -0.107 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 Indiana State Sycamores?

Eastern Illinois Panthers 27, Indiana State Sycamores 0 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores?

Eastern Illinois Panthers won with a final score of 27–0.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540299.

Who led Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores in passing?

Pierce Holley (Eastern Illinois) led passers with 237.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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