Quick answer
Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Illinois State Redbirds 40– in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds , Iowa Hawkeyes 40.
Game summary
Iowa Hawkeyes dominated Illinois State Redbirds 40–0 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.
- Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
- Passing leader: Cade McNamara (Iowa) — 251.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.33 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Kamari Moulton — 71.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Luke Lachey — 6 rec, 63.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Iowa (+0.031/play) vs Illinois State (-0.573/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois State Redbirds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
 Iowa Hawkeyes | 3 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 40 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
ILSTIllinois State RedbirdsField goal good from 41 yards
Field goal good from 28 yards
Cade McNamara pass to Reece Vander Zee for a touchdown (7 yards)
Cade McNamara pass to Jacob Gill for a touchdown (31 yards)
Cade McNamara pass to Reece Vander Zee for a touchdown (19 yards)
Kaleb Johnson rushes 64 yards for a touchdown
Kaleb Johnson rushes 18 yards for a touchdown
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Iowa
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 24
- Score
- 0-3
Field goal good from 41 yards
- Iowa
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 11
- Score
- 0-6
Field goal good from 28 yards
- Iowa
Q3TD RVReece Vander ZeePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-12
Cade McNamara pass to Reece Vander Zee for a touchdown (7 yards)
- Iowa
Q3TD JGJacob GillPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-18
Cade McNamara pass to Jacob Gill for a touchdown (31 yards)
- Iowa
Q4TD RVReece Vander ZeePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-24
Cade McNamara pass to Reece Vander Zee for a touchdown (19 yards)
- Iowa
Q4TD KJKaleb JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-30
Kaleb Johnson rushes 64 yards for a touchdown
- Iowa
Q4TD KJKaleb JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-36
Kaleb Johnson rushes 18 yards for a touchdown
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Cade McNamara (Iowa) — 251.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +10.11 EPA
- Beckham Pellant (Illinois State) — 7.0 yds · +0.88 EPA/play +1.77 EPA
- Jake Rubley (Illinois State) — 7.0 yds · -0.95 EPA/play -6.65 EPA
Rushing
- Kamari Moulton (Iowa) — 71.0 yds -0.46 EPA
- Kaleb Johnson (Iowa) — 119.0 yds · 2 TD +0.54 EPA
- Wenkers Wright (Illinois State) — 36.0 yds -0.71 EPA
Receiving
- Luke Lachey (Iowa) — 6 rec · 63.0 yds +1.08 EPA
- Reece Vander Zee (Iowa) — 5 rec · 66.0 yds +1.58 EPA
- Xavier Loyd (Illinois State) — 4 rec · 53.0 yds +0.66 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade McNamara | Iowa | 31 | 64.5% | 251 | 3 | +0.33 | +10.11 |
| Beckham Pellant | Illinois State | 2 | 100.0% | 7 | 0 | +0.88 | +1.77 |
| Jake Rubley | Illinois State | 7 | 28.6% | 7 | 0 | -0.95 | -6.65 |
| Tommy Rittenhouse | Illinois State | 24 | 41.7% | 103 | 0 | -0.59 | -14.06 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Illinois State | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 62 | 71 |
| EPA / play | -0.573 | +0.031 |
| Total EPA | -35.53 | +2.20 |
| Success rate | 32.3% | 47.9% |
| Pass EPA / play | -0.574 | +0.326 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.572 | -0.198 |
| Yards | 189 | 498 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Illinois State | 3 | 1 | -3.19 | Punt |
| Q1 | Iowa | 3 | 4 | -3.05 | Punt |
| Q1 | Illinois State | 7 | 33 | -2.99 | Interception |
| Q1 | Iowa | 3 | 5 | -2.97 | Punt |
| Q1 | Illinois State | 3 | 12 | -4.59 | Fumble |
| Q1 | Iowa | 3 | 6 | -2.51 | Field goal |
| Q1 | Illinois State | 3 | 0 | -3.29 | Punt |
| Q1 | Iowa | 6 | 16 | -2.19 | Punt |
| Q1 | Illinois State | 5 | 9 | -2.52 | Punt |
| Q1 | Iowa | 7 | 51 | -2.37 | Ended |
| Q2 | Illinois State | 4 | 8 | -2.83 | Punt |
| Q2 | Iowa | 6 | 17 | -1.22 | Punt |
| Q2 | Illinois State | 5 | 23 | -0.96 | Punt |
| Q2 | Iowa | 9 | 54 | +0.35 | Field goal |
| Q2 | Illinois State | 2 | 10 | -0.87 | Ended |
| Q3 | Iowa | 7 | 60 | +4.50 | Pass TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass intercepted (-5.48 EPA)
- Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Fumble (-5.27 EPA)
- Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Kaleb Johnson rushes 64 yards for a touchdown (+4.21 EPA)
- Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · Fumble (-3.55 EPA)
- Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Kamari Moulton rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-3.5 EPA)
- Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for 15 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.46 EPA)
- Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Xavier Loyd for 37 yards (1st & 10) (+3.27 EPA)
- Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Max White rushes for 4 yards (1st & 10) (-3.26 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (40–) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: Cade McNamara (Iowa) — 251.0 yds, 3 TD.
- EPA edge: Iowa at 0.031 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 Illinois State Redbirds vs Iowa Hawkeyes?
Illinois State Redbirds 0, Iowa Hawkeyes 40 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.
Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs Iowa Hawkeyes?
Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 0–40.
Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628450.
Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?
Cade McNamara (Iowa) led passers with 251.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Illinois State Redbirds at Iowa Hawkeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Illinois State Redbirds
Now 0-1 L
Iowa Hawkeyes
Now 1-1 W
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