Florida Atlantic Owls 17–23 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2023

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Florida Atlantic Owls 23–17 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Florida Atlantic Owls 17, Illinois Fighting Illini 23.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini edged Florida Atlantic Owls 23–17 in Week 4 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 308.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.07 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Larry McCammon — 97.0 yds.
Receiving leader: LaJohntay Wester — 11 rec, 133.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois (+0.036/play) vs Florida Atlantic (-0.042/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Florida Atlantic Owls	9	0	0	6	17
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	12	9	0	23

Scoring Map

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

FAUFlorida Atlantic Owls

+3OPP 27

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Florida Atlantic
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 22 yards
Florida Atlantic
Q1TD
LWLaJohntay Wester
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Daniel Richardson pass to LaJohntay Wester for a touchdown (19 yards)
Illinois
Q2TD
GMGriffin Moore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Luke Altmyer pass to Griffin Moore for a touchdown (46 yards)
Illinois
Q2TD
LALuke Altmyer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Luke Altmyer rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q3TD
ALAidan Laughery
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Aidan Laughery rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
9-21
Field goal good from 44 yards
Florida Atlantic
Q4TD
BABJ Alexander
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Daniel Richardson pass to BJ Alexander for a touchdown (9 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 308.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.59 EPA
Daniel Richardson (Florida Atlantic) — 256.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -5.51 EPA

Rushing

Larry McCammon (Florida Atlantic) — 97.0 yds +0.21 EPA
Josh McCray (Illinois) — 69.0 yds +0.10 EPA
Reggie Love III (Illinois) — 89.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Receiving

LaJohntay Wester (Florida Atlantic) — 11 rec · 133.0 yds +0.43 EPA
Isaiah Williams (Illinois) — 8 rec · 141.0 yds +0.66 EPA
Je'Quan Burton (Florida Atlantic) — 5 rec · 54.0 yds -0.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	40	60.0%	308	1	+0.07	+2.59
Daniel Richardson	Florida Atlantic	48	54.2%	256	2	-0.12	-5.51

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Florida Atlantic	Illinois
Plays	70	76
EPA / play	-0.042	+0.036
Total EPA	-2.94	+2.76
Success rate	37.1%	52.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.115	+0.065
Rush EPA / play	+0.117	+0.005
Yards	373	537

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	10	56	-1.08	Ended
Q1	Florida Atlantic	7	38	-0.09	Punt
Q1	Illinois	4	14	-4.11	Fumble
Q1	Florida Atlantic	4	29	-0.60	Field goal
Q1	Illinois	3	-4	-3.16	Punt
Q1	Florida Atlantic	4	38	+3.00	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois	6	76	+6.47	Pass TD
Q2	Florida Atlantic	5	31	+0.23	Punt
Q2	Illinois	3	4	-1.52	Punt
Q2	Florida Atlantic	2	0	-1.57	Punt
Q2	Illinois	3	0	-2.82	Punt
Q2	Florida Atlantic	4	29	+0.14	Punt
Q2	Illinois	8	91	+8.34	Rush TD
Q2	Florida Atlantic	3	7	-0.59	Punt
Q2	Illinois	8	41	-0.33	Ended
Q3	Florida Atlantic	8	14	-2.56	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Isaiah Williams for 60 yards (3rd & 13) (+6.25 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-6.02 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-5.91 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Griffin Moore for a touchdown (46 yards) (+4.58 EPA)
Q3 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Larry McCammon rushes for 25 yards (4th & 1) (+4.22 EPA)
Q4 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Daniel Richardson pass to Je'Quan Burton for 34 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.79 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer rushes 7 yards for a touchdown (+3.77 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Reggie Love III rushes for 61 yards (1st & 10) (+3.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (23–17) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 308.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois at 0.036 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 Florida Atlantic Owls vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Florida Atlantic Owls 17, Illinois Fighting Illini 23 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Florida Atlantic Owls vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 17–23.

Where can I find the Florida Atlantic Owls vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520255.

Who led Florida Atlantic Owls vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) led passers with 308.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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