Indiana State Sycamores 7–44 Illinois State Redbirds: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2023

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated Indiana State Sycamores 44–7 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: Indiana State Sycamores 7, Illinois State Redbirds 44.

Game summary

Illinois State Redbirds dominated Indiana State Sycamores 44–7 in Week 7 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 153.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.35 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Justin Dinka — 62.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Cam Grandy — 6 rec, 56.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois State (+0.087/play) vs Indiana State (-0.488/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Indiana State Sycamores	0	0	0	6	7
Illinois State Redbirds	12	15	6	6	44

Scoring Map

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

INSTIndiana State Sycamores

+3OPP 13

OPP EZ

ILSTIllinois State Redbirds

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Interception returned for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q1TD
JCJalen Carr
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Zack Annexstad pass to Jalen Carr for a touchdown (30 yards)
Illinois State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
0-15
Field goal good from 30 yards
Illinois State
Q2TD
MBMason Blakemore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-21
Mason Blakemore rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q2TD
CGCam Grandy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-27
Zack Annexstad pass to Cam Grandy for a touchdown (10 yards)
Illinois State
Q3TD
DSDaniel Sobkowicz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-33
Zack Annexstad pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for a touchdown (12 yards)
Illinois State
Q4TD
JCJavon Charles
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-39
Zack Annexstad pass to Javon Charles for a touchdown (2 yards)
Indiana State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-39
Interception returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 153.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +11.22 EPA
Elijah Owens (Indiana State) — -4.0 yds · -0.99 EPA/play -0.99 EPA
Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 6.0 yds · -0.57 EPA/play -1.15 EPA

Rushing

Justin Dinka (Indiana State) — 62.0 yds -0.29 EPA
Mason Blakemore (Illinois State) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
Cole Mueller (Illinois State) — 40.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

Cam Grandy (Illinois State) — 6 rec · 56.0 yds +1.38 EPA
Daniel Sobkowicz (Illinois State) — 5 rec · 54.0 yds +1.85 EPA
Jalen Carr (Illinois State) — 5 rec · 47.0 yds +1.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zack Annexstad	Illinois State	32	59.4%	153	4	+0.35	+11.22
Elijah Owens	Indiana State	1	100.0%	-4	0	-0.99	-0.99
Tommy Rittenhouse	Illinois State	2	50.0%	6	0	-0.57	-1.15
Cade Chambers	Indiana State	15	53.3%	46	0	-0.74	-11.07

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Indiana State	Illinois State
Plays	55	74
EPA / play	-0.488	+0.087
Total EPA	-26.84	+6.46
Success rate	27.3%	45.9%
Pass EPA / play	-1.059	+0.086
Rush EPA / play	-0.232	+0.088
Yards	198	443

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois State	3	38	-6.82	Touchdown
Q1	Illinois State	3	-5	-3.63	Punt
Q1	Indiana State	5	10	-2.86	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	5	16	-1.85	Punt
Q1	Indiana State	5	19	-4.63	Ended
Q1	Illinois State	11	69	+5.78	Pass TD
Q1	Indiana State	4	26	-0.89	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	12	69	+1.87	Field goal
Q2	Indiana State	3	-12	-3.19	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	8	65	+5.44	Rush TD
Q2	Indiana State	6	11	-0.44	Ended
Q2	Illinois State	6	44	+5.09	Pass TD
Q2	Indiana State	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Indiana State	11	58	-1.10	Ended
Q3	Illinois State	9	71	+5.37	Pass TD
Q3	Indiana State	7	32	+4.79	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Indiana State Sycamores · Cade Chambers pass intercepted (-7.15 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.06 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Zack Annexstad pass to Jalen Carr for a touchdown (30 yards) (+6.16 EPA)
Q4 · Indiana State Sycamores · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.94 EPA)
Q3 · Indiana State Sycamores · Plez Lawrence rushes for 5 yards (4th & 1) (+4.95 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Zack Annexstad pass to Cam Grandy for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.68 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Zack Annexstad pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for 23 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.49 EPA)
Q3 · Indiana State Sycamores · Cade Chambers pass to Kevin Barnett for 16 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (44–7) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 153.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois State at 0.087 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 Indiana State Sycamores vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Indiana State Sycamores 7, Illinois State Redbirds 44 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Indiana State Sycamores vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 7–44.

Where can I find the Indiana State Sycamores vs Illinois State Redbirds box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540104.

Who led Indiana State Sycamores vs Illinois State Redbirds in passing?

Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) led passers with 153.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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