Illinois Fighting Illini 23–34 Kansas Jayhawks: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

Kansas Jayhawks defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 34–23 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 23, Kansas Jayhawks 34.

Game summary

Kansas Jayhawks beat Illinois Fighting Illini 34–23 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Jalon Daniels (Kansas) — 260.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.14 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Daniel Hishaw Jr. — 102.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Isaiah Williams — 5 rec, 96.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois (+0.178/play) vs Kansas (+0.133/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	6	6	6	23
Kansas Jayhawks	12	12	6	0	34

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 24

+3OPP 13

KUKansas Jayhawks

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kansas
Q1TD
TLTorry Locklin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jalon Daniels pass to Torry Locklin for a touchdown (4 yards)
Kansas
Q1TD
JCJared Casey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Jalon Daniels pass to Jared Casey for a touchdown (5 yards)
Kansas
Q2TD
DNDevin Neal
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Devin Neal rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q2TD
TRTip Reiman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Luke Altmyer pass to Tip Reiman for a touchdown (4 yards)
Kansas
Q2TD
DHDaniel Hishaw Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Daniel Hishaw Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Kansas
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
6-27
Field goal good from 41 yards
Kansas
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
6-30
Field goal good from 30 yards
Illinois
Q3TD
LALuke Altmyer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Luke Altmyer rushes 72 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q4TD
LALuke Altmyer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Luke Altmyer rushes 6 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jalon Daniels (Kansas) — 260.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +4.04 EPA
Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 171.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.23 EPA/play -7.30 EPA

Rushing

Daniel Hishaw Jr. (Kansas) — 102.0 yds · 1 TD +0.46 EPA
Devin Neal (Kansas) — 120.0 yds · 1 TD +0.58 EPA
Jalon Daniels (Kansas) — 43.0 yds +0.30 EPA

Receiving

Isaiah Williams (Illinois) — 5 rec · 96.0 yds +1.25 EPA
Lawrence Arnold (Kansas) — 4 rec · 89.0 yds +0.58 EPA
Luke Grimm (Kansas) — 3 rec · 73.0 yds +1.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jalon Daniels	Kansas	30	63.3%	260	2	+0.14	+4.04
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	32	56.2%	171	1	-0.23	-7.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois	Kansas
Plays	53	72
EPA / play	+0.178	+0.133
Total EPA	+9.43	+9.61
Success rate	52.8%	52.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.228	+0.135
Rush EPA / play	+0.797	+0.133
Yards	358	547

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	3	9	-2.10	Punt
Q1	Kansas	10	82	+6.77	Pass TD
Q1	Illinois	6	24	-1.18	Punt
Q1	Kansas	12	72	+5.55	Pass TD
Q1	Illinois	5	22	+1.89	Punt
Q2	Kansas	3	-8	-3.35	Punt
Q2	Illinois	2	-5	-2.46	Punt
Q2	Kansas	11	94	+6.52	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois	7	75	+6.87	Pass TD
Q2	Kansas	4	60	+3.46	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Kansas	4	45	-0.34	Ended
Q3	Kansas	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	Illinois	5	34	-2.81	Ended
Q3	Kansas	4	44	-2.58	Fumble
Q3	Illinois	5	31	-3.14	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer rushes 72 yards for a touchdown (+9.57 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass intercepted (-6.06 EPA)
Q4 · Kansas Jayhawks · Jalon Daniels pass intercepted (-3.83 EPA)
Q3 · Kansas Jayhawks · Fumble (-3.72 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Isaiah Williams for 20 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.54 EPA)
Q1 · Kansas Jayhawks · Jalon Daniels rushes for 15 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.26 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Griffin Moore for 15 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.24 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Kickoff (+3.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kansas Jayhawks controlled the final (34–23) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Jalon Daniels (Kansas) — 260.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois at 0.178 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Illinois Fighting Illini 23, Kansas Jayhawks 34 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Kansas Jayhawks won with a final score of 23–34.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Kansas Jayhawks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520195.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Kansas Jayhawks in passing?

Jalon Daniels (Kansas) led passers with 260.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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