Illinois Fighting Illini 27–26 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2023

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 27–26 in Week 10, 2023. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 27, Minnesota Golden Gophers 26.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini edged Minnesota Golden Gophers 27–26 in Week 10 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: John Paddock (Illinois) — 85.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +2.73 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kaden Feagin — 89.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Isaiah Williams — 12 rec, 131.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois (+0.038/play) vs Minnesota (-0.024/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	0	6	6	27
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	9	3	6	26

Scoring Map

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

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 17

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois
Q1TD
TRTip Reiman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Luke Altmyer pass to Tip Reiman for a touchdown (15 yards)
Minnesota
Q1TD
ESElijah Spencer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Elijah Spencer for a touchdown (15 yards)
Illinois
Q1TD
IWIsaiah Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Luke Altmyer pass to Isaiah Williams for a touchdown (9 yards)
Minnesota
Q2TD
BSBrevyn Spann-Ford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Brevyn Spann-Ford for a touchdown (31 yards)
Minnesota
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
12-15
Field goal good from 36 yards
Minnesota
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
12-18
Field goal good from 34 yards
Illinois
Q3TD
KFKaden Feagin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Luke Altmyer pass to Kaden Feagin for a touchdown (54 yards)
Minnesota
Q4TD
DJDaniel Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Daniel Jackson for a touchdown (31 yards)
Illinois
Q4TD
IWIsaiah Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
John Paddock pass to Isaiah Williams for a touchdown (46 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

John Paddock (Illinois) — 85.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.73 EPA/play +8.18 EPA
Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 152.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +4.80 EPA
Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 182.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.96 EPA

Rushing

Kaden Feagin (Illinois) — 89.0 yds +0.05 EPA
Jordan Nubin (Minnesota) — 90.0 yds -0.07 EPA
Zach Evans (Minnesota) — 16.0 yds -0.53 EPA

Receiving

Isaiah Williams (Illinois) — 12 rec · 131.0 yds +0.67 EPA
Pat Bryant (Illinois) — 7 rec · 65.0 yds +0.27 EPA
Kaden Feagin (Illinois) — 3 rec · 59.0 yds +1.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Paddock	Illinois	3	100.0%	85	1	+2.73	+8.18
Athan Kaliakmanis	Minnesota	24	45.8%	152	3	+0.20	+4.80
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	36	63.9%	182	3	-0.05	-1.96

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois	Minnesota
Plays	70	57
EPA / play	+0.038	-0.024
Total EPA	+2.68	-1.38
Success rate	41.4%	40.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.159	+0.200
Rush EPA / play	-0.114	-0.187
Yards	372	277

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	3	20	+2.48	Pass TD
Q1	Minnesota	6	65	+5.66	Pass TD
Q1	Illinois	14	75	+6.02	Pass TD
Q1	Minnesota	9	75	+6.28	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois	11	51	+0.99	Missed FG
Q2	Minnesota	12	53	-0.03	Field goal
Q2	Illinois	5	15	-0.55	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Illinois	3	-13	-3.95	Ended
Q3	Minnesota	3	-3	-2.86	Field goal
Q3	Illinois	5	75	+6.48	Pass TD
Q3	Minnesota	5	10	-2.52	Punt
Q3	Illinois	5	4	-3.62	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	3	4	-2.94	Punt
Q3	Illinois	3	9	-1.42	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	4	16	-2.15	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · John Paddock pass to Isaiah Williams for a touchdown (46 yards) (+5.36 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Kaden Feagin for a touchdown (54 yards) (+5.36 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Brevyn Spann-Ford for a touchdown (31 yards) (+4.49 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Daniel Jackson for a touchdown (31 yards) (+3.81 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Kickoff (+3.68 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-3.63 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Tip Reiman for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.39 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Isaiah Williams for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.29 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (27–26) in Week 10.
Passing edge: John Paddock (Illinois) — 85.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois at 0.038 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Illinois Fighting Illini 27, Minnesota Golden Gophers 26 in Week 10 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 27–26.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520370.

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

John Paddock (Illinois) led passers with 85.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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