Illinois State Redbirds vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

North Dakota Fighting Hawks defeated Illinois State Redbirds 22–21 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 21, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 22.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois State Redbirds	6	3	0	0	21
North Dakota Fighting Hawks	0	9	0	0	22

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 109.0 yds · +0.27 EPA/play +4.09 EPA
• Tommy Schuster (North Dakota) — 71.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -4.16 EPA

Rushing

• Mason Blakemore (Illinois State) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
• Cole Mueller (Illinois State) — 41.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Isaiah Smith (North Dakota) — 29.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Bo Belquist (North Dakota) — 4 rec · 19.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Eddie Kasper (Illinois State) — 3 rec · 47.0 yds +1.07 EPA
• Cam Grandy (Illinois State) — 3 rec · 32.0 yds +1.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Rittenhouse	Illinois State	15	66.7%	109	0	+0.27	+4.09
Tommy Schuster	North Dakota	12	58.3%	71	0	-0.35	-4.16

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois State	North Dakota
Plays	39	28
EPA / play	+0.203	-0.096
Total EPA	+7.94	-2.69
Success rate	46.2%	46.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.272	-0.347
Rush EPA / play	+0.160	+0.092
Yards	227	163

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Dakota	3	0	-3.03	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	14	64	+1.52	Missed FG
Q1	North Dakota	3	0	-3.27	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	9	67	+5.17	Rush TD
Q1	North Dakota	11	60	+0.93	Field goal
Q2	Illinois State	3	8	-1.57	Punt
Q2	North Dakota	7	68	+3.43	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois State	13	88	+2.81	Field goal
Q2	North Dakota	4	35	-0.75	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Cam Grandy for 16 yards (3rd & 11) (+2.82 EPA)
2. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Mason Blakemore rushes for 3 yards (4th & 2) (+2.66 EPA)
3. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Field goal missed (-2.34 EPA)
4. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Mason Blakemore rushes 18 yards for a touchdown (+2.27 EPA)
5. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for 9 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.23 EPA)
6. Q2 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Gaven Ziebarth rushes 9 yards for a touchdown (+2.22 EPA)
7. Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Eddie Kasper for 17 yards (4th & 12) (+2.12 EPA)
8. Q2 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Tommy Schuster pass to Bo Belquist for 18 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Dakota Fighting Hawks controlled the final (22–21) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 109.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Illinois State at 0.203 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 State Redbirds vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

Illinois State Redbirds 21, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 22 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks won with a final score of 21–22.

Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540109.

Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks in passing?

Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) led passers with 109.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Illinois State Redbirds at North Dakota Fighting Hawks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.