Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Illinois State Redbirds: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Illinois State Redbirds 24–21 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Northern Iowa Panthers 24, Illinois State Redbirds 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Iowa Panthers	6	12	0	3	24
Illinois State Redbirds	6	6	0	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 304.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +11.47 EPA
• Theo Day (Northern Iowa) — 268.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +9.88 EPA

Rushing

• Amauri Pesek-Hickson (Northern Iowa) — 107.0 yds · 2 TD -0.09 EPA
• Mason Blakemore (Illinois State) — 32.0 yds -0.43 EPA
• Theo Day (Northern Iowa) — 14.0 yds -0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Cam Grandy (Illinois State) — 11 rec · 122.0 yds +1.25 EPA
• Daniel Sobkowicz (Illinois State) — 8 rec · 78.0 yds +1.15 EPA
• Sam Schnee (Northern Iowa) — 5 rec · 82.0 yds +1.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zack Annexstad	Illinois State	43	72.1%	304	2	+0.27	+11.47
Theo Day	Northern Iowa	33	57.6%	268	1	+0.30	+9.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Iowa	Illinois State
Plays	71	63
EPA / play	+0.065	+0.059
Total EPA	+4.62	+3.72
Success rate	49.3%	46.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.299	+0.267
Rush EPA / play	-0.138	-0.388
Yards	389	349

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois State	5	29	-3.52	Fumble
Q1	Northern Iowa	8	64	+5.57	Rush TD
Q1	Illinois State	10	75	+6.45	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Iowa	12	79	+5.45	Ended
Q2	Illinois State	3	9	-0.44	Ended
Q2	Northern Iowa	1	1	+1.14	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Iowa	7	77	+5.52	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois State	5	11	-3.99	Interception
Q2	Northern Iowa	3	-10	-3.17	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	3	6	-1.19	Punt
Q2	Northern Iowa	3	19	-3.55	Fumble
Q2	Illinois State	5	31	-0.43	Ended
Q2	Northern Iowa	1	0	-0.38	Ended
Q2	Illinois State	1	8	+3.10	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Iowa	1	4	0.00	Ended
Q3	Northern Iowa	9	41	-2.21	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Field goal missed (-5.48 EPA)
2. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Fumble (-5.14 EPA)
3. Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · Zack Annexstad pass to Cam Grandy for a touchdown (17 yards) (+4.97 EPA)
4. Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Zack Annexstad pass intercepted (-4.76 EPA)
5. Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Mason Blakemore rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.9 EPA)
6. Q4 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Theo Day pass to Sam Schnee for 28 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.74 EPA)
7. Q3 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Theo Day pass intercepted (-3.51 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Theo Day pass to Jaiden Ellis-Lahey for 20 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Iowa Panthers controlled the final (24–21) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 304.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Northern Iowa at 0.065 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 Northern Iowa Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Northern Iowa Panthers 24, Illinois State Redbirds 21 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northern Iowa Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Northern Iowa Panthers won with a final score of 24–21.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540106.

Who led Northern Iowa Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds in passing?

Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) led passers with 304.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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