Illinois State Redbirds 13–14 Eastern Illinois Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated Illinois State Redbirds 14–13 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 13, Eastern Illinois Panthers 14.

Game summary

Eastern Illinois Panthers edged Illinois State Redbirds 14–13 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns across 4 plays.
Passing leader: Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 249.0 pass yds, +0.19 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Mason Blakemore — 52.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Daniel Sobkowicz — 7 rec, 104.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois State (-0.065/play) vs Eastern Illinois (-0.236/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois State Redbirds	0	0	6	6	13
Eastern Illinois Panthers	0	6	0	6	14

Scoring Map

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

ILSTIllinois State Redbirds

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EIUEastern Illinois Panthers

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Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Eastern Illinois
Q2TD
JTJustin Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Pierce Holley pass to Justin Thomas for a touchdown (31 yards)
Illinois State
Q3TD
WWWenkers Wright
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Wenkers Wright rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q4TD
MBMason Blakemore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Mason Blakemore rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Illinois
Q4TD
JTJustin Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Pierce Holley pass to Justin Thomas for a touchdown (25 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 249.0 yds · +0.19 EPA/play +5.03 EPA
Daniel Sobkowicz (Illinois State) — 0.0 yds · -3.51 EPA/play -3.51 EPA
Pierce Holley (Eastern Illinois) — 239.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.11 EPA/play -5.62 EPA

Rushing

Mason Blakemore (Illinois State) — 52.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA
Wenkers Wright (Illinois State) — 34.0 yds · 1 TD +0.56 EPA
Kevin Daniels (Eastern Illinois) — 27.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Receiving

Daniel Sobkowicz (Illinois State) — 7 rec · 104.0 yds +0.88 EPA
Elijawah Tolbert (Eastern Illinois) — 5 rec · 34.0 yds -0.37 EPA
Justin Thomas (Eastern Illinois) — 7 rec · 95.0 yds +1.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zack Annexstad	Illinois State	26	76.9%	249	0	+0.19	+5.03
Daniel Sobkowicz	Illinois State	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.51	-3.51
Pierce Holley	Eastern Illinois	52	63.5%	239	2	-0.11	-5.62
incomplete	Eastern Illinois	7	0.0%	0	0	-1.05	-7.32
incomplete	Illinois State	8	0.0%	0	0	-1.04	-8.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois State	Eastern Illinois
Plays	65	76
EPA / play	-0.065	-0.236
Total EPA	-4.25	-17.93
Success rate	40.0%	42.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.243	-0.219
Rush EPA / play	+0.185	-0.293
Yards	357	290

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois State	3	6	-2.39	Ended
Q1	Eastern Illinois	2	-2	-5.57	Fumble
Q1	Illinois State	2	6	-1.70	Ended
Q1	Eastern Illinois	4	4	-2.56	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	2	26	-2.23	Interception
Q1	Eastern Illinois	9	25	-1.29	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	6	43	-0.13	Interception
Q1	Eastern Illinois	7	37	+1.04	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	3	3	-2.08	Punt
Q2	Eastern Illinois	6	61	+4.80	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois State	3	2	-1.63	Punt
Q2	Eastern Illinois	8	0	-5.71	Ended
Q2	Eastern Illinois	1	0	-2.96	Interception
Q2	Illinois State	7	41	+0.69	Missed FG
Q3	Eastern Illinois	7	14	-3.36	Punt
Q3	Illinois State	11	77	+6.71	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Fumble (-5.4 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass to Justin Thomas for a touchdown (25 yards) (+5.01 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Wenkers Wright rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+4.43 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Zack Annexstad pass intercepted (-4.17 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Daniel Sobkowicz pass intercepted (-3.51 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass to Justin Thomas for a touchdown (31 yards) (+3.42 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Fumble (-3.19 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · Mason Blakemore rushes 12 yards for a touchdown (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

Eastern Illinois Panthers controlled the final (14–13) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 249.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois State at -0.065 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?

Illinois State Redbirds 13, Eastern Illinois Panthers 14 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?

Eastern Illinois Panthers won with a final score of 13–14.

Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540101.

Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers in passing?

Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) led passers with 249.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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