Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 15–13 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 13, Iowa Hawkeyes 15.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	5	6	0	3	13
Iowa Hawkeyes	0	6	0	6	15

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Deacon Hill (Iowa) — 141.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.47 EPA
• John Paddock (Illinois) — 215.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -5.60 EPA

Rushing

• Reggie Love III (Illinois) — 64.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA
• Leshon Williams (Iowa) — 54.0 yds -0.40 EPA
• Kaleb Johnson (Iowa) — 53.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Isaiah Williams (Illinois) — 8 rec · 105.0 yds +1.08 EPA
• Casey Washington (Illinois) — 8 rec · 58.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Kaleb Brown (Iowa) — 7 rec · 71.0 yds +0.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Deacon Hill	Iowa	33	57.6%	141	1	+0.07	+2.47
John Paddock	Illinois	47	46.8%	215	0	-0.12	-5.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois	Iowa
Plays	69	65
EPA / play	-0.153	-0.076
Total EPA	-10.59	-4.92
Success rate	36.2%	30.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.119	+0.075
Rush EPA / play	-0.227	-0.231
Yards	287	271

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa	4	22	-0.54	Punt
Q1	Illinois	2	-2	-2.06	Safety
Q1	Iowa	6	48	+0.41	Missed FG
Q1	Illinois	3	-1	-3.69	Punt
Q1	Iowa	4	21	-0.88	Punt
Q1	Illinois	7	43	-0.16	Field goal
Q1	Iowa	14	67	+4.57	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois	10	75	+6.10	Rush TD
Q2	Iowa	5	9	-1.74	Punt
Q2	Illinois	8	26	-0.82	Missed FG
Q2	Iowa	5	-4	-1.69	Punt
Q2	Illinois	1	0	-0.59	Ended
Q3	Illinois	8	26	-1.47	Punt
Q3	Iowa	3	9	-0.79	Punt
Q3	Illinois	3	13	-1.67	Punt
Q3	Iowa	8	33	-0.51	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Kaleb Johnson rushes 30 yards for a touchdown (+3.63 EPA)
2. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · John Paddock pass to Ashton Hollins for 13 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.24 EPA)
3. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Field goal good from 52 yards (+3.23 EPA)
4. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · John Paddock pass to Isaiah Williams for 32 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.09 EPA)
5. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Deacon Hill pass to Kaleb Brown for 31 yards (2nd & 9) (+2.98 EPA)
6. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · John Paddock — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.97 EPA)
7. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · John Paddock pass to Tip Reiman for 17 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.89 EPA)
8. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Deacon Hill pass to Seth Anderson for 12 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (15–13) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Deacon Hill (Iowa) — 141.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Iowa at -0.076 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 Iowa Hawkeyes?

Illinois Fighting Illini 13, Iowa Hawkeyes 15 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 13–15.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520406.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

Deacon Hill (Iowa) led passers with 141.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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