Indiana Hoosiers 45–48 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2023

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Indiana Hoosiers 48–45 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: Indiana Hoosiers 45, Illinois Fighting Illini 48.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini edged Indiana Hoosiers 48–45 in Week 11 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: John Paddock (Illinois) — 478.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.65 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Reggie Love III — 163.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Isaiah Williams — 8 rec, 179.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois (+0.473/play) vs Indiana (+0.204/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Indiana Hoosiers	6	12	0	12	45
Illinois Fighting Illini	9	15	6	9	48

Scoring Map

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

IUIndiana Hoosiers

+3

+3OPP 10

+3

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 24 yards
Indiana
Q1TD
THTrent Howland
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Trent Howland rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Illinois
Q1TD
RLReggie Love III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Reggie Love III rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Indiana
Q2TD
DMDonaven McCulley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Brendan Sorsby pass to Donaven McCulley for a touchdown (6 yards)
Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 27 yards
Indiana
Q2TD
BSBrendan Sorsby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Brendan Sorsby rushes 18 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q2TD
CWCasey Washington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
John Paddock pass to Casey Washington for a touchdown (20 yards)
Illinois
Q2TD
PBPat Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
John Paddock pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (13 yards)
Illinois
Q3TD
IWIsaiah Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
John Paddock pass to Isaiah Williams for a touchdown (42 yards)
Illinois
Q4TD
RLReggie Love III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
Reggie Love III rushes 37 yards for a touchdown
Indiana
Q4TD
BSBrendan Sorsby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-36
Brendan Sorsby rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
24-39
Field goal good from 21 yards
Indiana
Q4TD
DCDeQuece Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-39
Brendan Sorsby pass to DeQuece Carter for a touchdown (26 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

John Paddock (Illinois) — 478.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.65 EPA/play +22.58 EPA
Brendan Sorsby (Indiana) — 272.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +8.64 EPA

Rushing

Reggie Love III (Illinois) — 163.0 yds · 2 TD +0.24 EPA
Trent Howland (Indiana) — 81.0 yds · 1 TD +0.56 EPA
Brendan Sorsby (Indiana) — 85.0 yds · 2 TD -0.05 EPA

Receiving

Isaiah Williams (Illinois) — 8 rec · 179.0 yds +0.63 EPA
Donaven McCulley (Indiana) — 10 rec · 131.0 yds +0.84 EPA
E.J. Williams Jr. (Indiana) — 4 rec · 54.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Paddock	Illinois	35	65.7%	478	3	+0.65	+22.58
Brendan Sorsby	Indiana	35	60.0%	272	2	+0.25	+8.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Indiana	Illinois
Plays	72	67
EPA / play	+0.204	+0.473
Total EPA	+14.71	+31.72
Success rate	54.2%	62.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.247	+0.645
Rush EPA / play	+0.164	+0.286
Yards	487	672

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	3	2	-2.77	Punt
Q1	Indiana	3	2	-3.43	Punt
Q1	Illinois	9	70	+0.89	Field goal
Q1	Indiana	12	36	+0.22	Rush TD
Q1	Illinois	2	75	+6.09	Rush TD
Q1	Indiana	7	86	+7.88	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois	6	64	+1.20	Field goal
Q2	Indiana	5	63	+3.50	Ended
Q2	Illinois	2	16	-3.62	Interception
Q2	Indiana	4	54	+4.03	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois	5	92	+7.35	Pass TD
Q2	Indiana	4	-15	-2.18	Punt
Q2	Illinois	6	73	+6.16	Pass TD
Q2	Indiana	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Indiana	4	37	-4.06	Fumble
Q3	Illinois	5	24	-1.69	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Fumble (-5.91 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · John Paddock pass intercepted (-4.79 EPA)
Q4 · Indiana Hoosiers · Brendan Sorsby pass to DeQuece Carter for a touchdown (26 yards) (+4.75 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · John Paddock pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (13 yards) (+4.63 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · John Paddock pass to Isaiah Williams for 67 yards (1st & 10) (+4.28 EPA)
Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Brendan Sorsby pass intercepted (-3.92 EPA)
Q4 · Indiana Hoosiers · Trent Howland rushes for 23 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.42 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · John Paddock pass to Isaiah Williams for a touchdown (42 yards) (+3.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (48–45) in Week 11.
Passing edge: John Paddock (Illinois) — 478.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois at 0.473 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 Indiana Hoosiers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Indiana Hoosiers 45, Illinois Fighting Illini 48 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Indiana Hoosiers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 45–48.

Where can I find the Indiana Hoosiers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520383.

Who led Indiana Hoosiers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

John Paddock (Illinois) led passers with 478.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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