Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Eastern Illinois Panthers 45– in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Eastern Illinois Panthers , Illinois Fighting Illini 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Illinois Panthers	0	0	0	0
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	15	6	6	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 227.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.63 EPA/play +15.22 EPA
• Donovan Leary (Illinois) — 29.0 yds · +0.03 EPA/play +0.15 EPA
• Pierce Holley (Eastern Illinois) — 116.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -9.91 EPA

Rushing

• Kaden Feagin (Illinois) — 110.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA
• Aidan Laughery (Illinois) — 79.0 yds +0.25 EPA
• MJ Flowers (Eastern Illinois) — 28.0 yds -0.26 EPA

Receiving

• Pat Bryant (Illinois) — 5 rec · 63.0 yds +1.67 EPA
• DeAirious Smith (Eastern Illinois) — 4 rec · 37.0 yds +1.00 EPA
• Eli Mirza (Eastern Illinois) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds +1.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	24	79.2%	227	4	+0.63	+15.22
Donovan Leary	Illinois	5	40.0%	29	0	+0.03	+0.15
Pierce Holley	Eastern Illinois	33	45.5%	116	0	-0.30	-9.91

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Illinois	Illinois
Plays	54	71
EPA / play	-0.406	+0.290
Total EPA	-21.95	+20.59
Success rate	24.1%	50.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.300	+0.530
Rush EPA / play	-0.573	+0.124
Yards	174	510

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	5	20	-1.70	Punt
Q1	Eastern Illinois	8	55	-2.03	Fumble
Q1	Illinois	10	82	+6.74	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Illinois	3	4	-2.28	Punt
Q1	Illinois	4	27	+2.75	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Illinois	2	2	-3.44	Interception
Q2	Illinois	9	53	-0.09	Field goal
Q2	Eastern Illinois	3	2	-1.99	Punt
Q2	Illinois	3	3	-2.59	Punt
Q2	Eastern Illinois	4	6	-5.17	Interception
Q2	Illinois	2	29	+3.10	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Illinois	3	8	-0.96	Punt
Q2	Illinois	4	67	+5.36	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Illinois	3	9	-0.38	Punt
Q2	Illinois	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Eastern Illinois	6	14	-2.28	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Fumble (-5.12 EPA)
2. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Malik Elzy for a touchdown (34 yards) (+4.37 EPA)
3. Q2 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass intercepted (-4.03 EPA)
4. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (28 yards) (+3.62 EPA)
5. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (15 yards) (+2.99 EPA)
6. Q2 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass intercepted (-2.88 EPA)
7. Q3 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass to DeAirious Smith for 10 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.86 EPA)
8. Q4 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass to CJ Nelson for 17 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.43 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (45–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 227.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Illinois at 0.29 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 Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Eastern Illinois Panthers 0, Illinois Fighting Illini 45 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 0–45.

Where can I find the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654845.

Who led Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) led passers with 227.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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