Lindenwood Lions 17–48 Illinois State Redbirds: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2023

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated Lindenwood Lions 48–17 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Lindenwood Lions 17, Illinois State Redbirds 48.

Game summary

Illinois State Redbirds dominated Lindenwood Lions 48–17 in Week 4 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 278.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.54 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Robert Giaimo — 102.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Eddie Kasper — 6 rec, 45.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois State (+0.363/play) vs Lindenwood (+0.048/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Lindenwood Lions	0	12	3	0	17
Illinois State Redbirds	12	6	12	12	48

Scoring Map

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

LINLindenwood Lions

+3

ILSTIllinois State Redbirds

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois State
Q1TD
CMCole Mueller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Cole Mueller rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q1TD
EKEddie Kasper
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Zack Annexstad pass to Eddie Kasper for a touchdown (11 yards)
Lindenwood
Q2TD
RGRobert Giaimo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Robert Giaimo rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q2TD
DSDaniel Sobkowicz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Zack Annexstad pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for a touchdown (62 yards)
Lindenwood
Q2TD
JCJeff Caldwell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Cole Dugger pass to Jeff Caldwell for a touchdown (73 yards)
Illinois State
Q3TD
CMCole Mueller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Cole Mueller rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Lindenwood
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
15-24
Field goal good from 21 yards
Illinois State
Q3TD
JRJosh Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Josh Robinson rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q4TD
ZAZack Annexstad
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
Zack Annexstad rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q4TD
MZMax Ziebarth
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-42
Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Max Ziebarth for a touchdown (7 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 278.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +18.35 EPA
Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 30.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.48 EPA/play +5.92 EPA
Cole Dugger (Lindenwood) — 184.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +5.08 EPA

Rushing

Robert Giaimo (Lindenwood) — 102.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
Cole Mueller (Illinois State) — 64.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA
Josh Robinson (Illinois State) — 84.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA

Receiving

Eddie Kasper (Illinois State) — 6 rec · 45.0 yds +0.91 EPA
Jeff Caldwell (Lindenwood) — 5 rec · 138.0 yds +2.40 EPA
Daniel Sobkowicz (Illinois State) — 5 rec · 99.0 yds +1.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zack Annexstad	Illinois State	34	76.5%	278	2	+0.54	+18.35
Tommy Rittenhouse	Illinois State	4	100.0%	30	1	+1.48	+5.92
Cole Dugger	Lindenwood	24	54.2%	184	1	+0.21	+5.08

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Lindenwood	Illinois State
Plays	58	77
EPA / play	+0.048	+0.363
Total EPA	+2.80	+27.95
Success rate	43.1%	59.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.212	+0.639
Rush EPA / play	-0.067	+0.095
Yards	316	520

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Lindenwood	3	9	-1.39	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	10	65	+5.20	Rush TD
Q1	Lindenwood	3	2	-3.02	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	11	66	+4.69	Pass TD
Q1	Lindenwood	4	16	-1.76	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	5	34	-3.37	Fumble
Q1	Lindenwood	12	67	+5.87	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois State	3	71	+4.24	Pass TD
Q2	Lindenwood	3	78	+6.71	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois State	3	6	-1.39	Punt
Q2	Lindenwood	2	0	-0.62	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	3	7	-1.06	Punt
Q2	Lindenwood	5	7	-1.26	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	2	-9	-0.74	Ended
Q2	Lindenwood	1	2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Illinois State	9	72	+5.43	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Lindenwood Lions · Cole Dugger pass to Jeff Caldwell for a touchdown (73 yards) (+7.48 EPA)
Q4 · Lindenwood Lions · Fumble (-6.04 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Fumble (-5.17 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Max Ziebarth for a touchdown (7 yards) (+4.92 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Zack Annexstad pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for a touchdown (62 yards) (+4.58 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Zack Annexstad pass to Cam Grandy for 13 yards (4th & 10) (+3.45 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Zack Annexstad pass to Eddie Kasper for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.08 EPA)
Q2 · Lindenwood Lions · Robert Giaimo rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+2.95 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (48–17) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 278.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois State at 0.363 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Lindenwood Lions vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Lindenwood Lions 17, Illinois State Redbirds 48 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Lindenwood Lions vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 17–48.

Where can I find the Lindenwood Lions vs Illinois State Redbirds box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540102.

Who led Lindenwood Lions vs Illinois State Redbirds in passing?

Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) led passers with 278.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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