Toledo Rockets 28–30 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Toledo Rockets 30–28 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Toledo Rockets 28, Illinois Fighting Illini 30.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini edged Toledo Rockets 30–28 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 218.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.32 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Dequan Finn — 130.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Junior Vandeross III — 6 rec, 92.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois (+0.200/play) vs Toledo (+0.070/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Toledo Rockets	3	9	12	9	28
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	0	6	9	30

Scoring Map

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

TOLToledo Rockets

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 8

+3OPP 27

+3OPP 12

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois
Q1TD
JMJosh McCray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Josh McCray rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Toledo
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 27 yards
Toledo
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 25 yards
Toledo
Q2TD
JNJerjuan Newton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Dequan Finn pass to Jerjuan Newton for a touchdown (15 yards)
Toledo
Q3TD
PBPeny Boone
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Dequan Finn pass to Peny Boone for a touchdown (9 yards)
Toledo
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Interception returned for a touchdown
Illinois
Q3TD
PBPat Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (4 yards)
Illinois
Q4TD
PBPat Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (9 yards)
Toledo
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
27-18
Field goal good from 44 yards
Toledo
Q4TD
DFDequan Finn
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-18
Dequan Finn rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
33-21
Field goal good from 29 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 218.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +8.85 EPA
Dequan Finn (Toledo) — 233.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +7.37 EPA

Rushing

Dequan Finn (Toledo) — 130.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA
Jacquez Stuart (Toledo) — 82.0 yds +0.05 EPA
Reggie Love III (Illinois) — 72.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Receiving

Junior Vandeross III (Toledo) — 6 rec · 92.0 yds -0.07 EPA
Isaiah Williams (Illinois) — 5 rec · 66.0 yds +0.20 EPA
Jerjuan Newton (Toledo) — 3 rec · 42.0 yds +0.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	28	64.3%	218	2	+0.32	+8.85
Dequan Finn	Toledo	39	46.2%	233	2	+0.19	+7.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Toledo	Illinois
Plays	83	61
EPA / play	+0.070	+0.200
Total EPA	+5.82	+12.21
Success rate	44.6%	55.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.033	+0.316
Rush EPA / play	+0.166	+0.102
Yards	522	403

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	10	92	+8.26	Rush TD
Q1	Toledo	10	68	+1.08	Field goal
Q1	Illinois	3	19	-0.63	Punt
Q1	Toledo	12	39	-0.44	Punt
Q2	Illinois	4	31	-0.54	Punt
Q2	Toledo	12	98	+3.12	Field goal
Q2	Illinois	7	47	-1.95	Ended
Q2	Toledo	13	61	+5.33	Pass TD
Q3	Toledo	9	75	+5.84	Pass TD
Q3	Illinois	3	27	-1.93	Interception
Q3	Toledo	7	68	-9.77	Punt
Q3	Illinois	11	55	+4.49	Pass TD
Q3	Toledo	3	0	-2.99	Punt
Q3	Illinois	7	63	+4.71	Pass TD
Q4	Toledo	7	56	+0.95	Field goal
Q4	Illinois	5	3	-2.33	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Toledo Rockets · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.69 EPA)
Q2 · Toledo Rockets · Dequan Finn pass to Jerjuan Newton for a touchdown (15 yards) (+5.58 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass intercepted (-4.94 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Isaiah Williams for 24 yards (4th & 3) (+3.79 EPA)
Q3 · Toledo Rockets · Dequan Finn pass to Peny Boone for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.15 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Casey Washington for 33 yards (4th & 4) (+2.99 EPA)
Q2 · Toledo Rockets · Dequan Finn rushes for 9 yards (4th & 1) (+2.78 EPA)
Q1 · Toledo Rockets · Penalty (3rd & 7) (+2.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (30–28) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 218.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois at 0.2 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 Toledo Rockets vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Toledo Rockets 28, Illinois Fighting Illini 30 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Toledo Rockets vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 28–30.

Where can I find the Toledo Rockets vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520155.

Who led Toledo Rockets vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) led passers with 218.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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