Minnesota Golden Gophers 25–17 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2024

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 25–17 in Week 10, 2024. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 25, Illinois Fighting Illini 17.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Illinois Fighting Illini 25–17 in Week 10 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Max Brosmer (Minnesota) — 202.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.00 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Darius Taylor — 131.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Darius Taylor — 9 rec, 58.0 yds.
EPA edge: Minnesota (+0.017/play) vs Illinois (-0.130/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	9	3	9	25
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	9	0	6	17

Scoring Map

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

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

+3OPP 28

+3OPP 21

+3OPP 29

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Minnesota
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 20 yards
Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 25 yards
Minnesota
Q2TD
DTDarius Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-3
Darius Taylor rushes 29 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q2TD
JMJosh McCray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
Josh McCray rushes 42 yards for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
12-9
Field goal good from 45 yards
Minnesota
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
15-9
Field goal good from 38 yards
Illinois
Q4TD
ZFZakhari Franklin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Luke Altmyer pass to Zakhari Franklin for a touchdown (21 yards)
Minnesota
Q4TD
JGJameson Geers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Max Brosmer pass to Jameson Geers for a touchdown (1 yard)
Minnesota
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
24-15
Field goal good from 46 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Max Brosmer (Minnesota) — 202.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.06 EPA
Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 205.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -6.30 EPA

Rushing

Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 131.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
Josh McCray (Illinois) — 84.0 yds · 1 TD +0.91 EPA
Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 33.0 yds -1.09 EPA

Receiving

Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 9 rec · 58.0 yds +0.47 EPA
Elijah Spencer (Minnesota) — 6 rec · 67.0 yds +1.06 EPA
Daniel Jackson (Minnesota) — 5 rec · 74.0 yds +1.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Max Brosmer	Minnesota	39	56.4%	202	1	+0.00	+0.06
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	37	54.1%	205	1	-0.17	-6.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Minnesota	Illinois
Plays	70	62
EPA / play	+0.017	-0.130
Total EPA	+1.19	-8.05
Success rate	41.4%	45.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.002	-0.170
Rush EPA / play	+0.036	-0.070
Yards	371	366

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	4	20	-1.93	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	5	14	-1.52	Punt
Q1	Illinois	1	2	-5.85	Fumble
Q1	Minnesota	10	47	+0.77	Field goal
Q1	Illinois	5	27	-0.20	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	5	8	-2.92	Punt
Q1	Illinois	10	65	+1.02	Field goal
Q2	Minnesota	8	70	+5.52	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois	7	75	+6.22	Rush TD
Q2	Minnesota	7	48	+0.22	Field goal
Q2	Illinois	4	38	-0.67	Missed FG
Q3	Minnesota	3	5	-2.67	Punt
Q3	Illinois	5	11	-2.47	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	11	44	-0.19	Field goal
Q3	Illinois	7	14	-5.01	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	10	52	-2.03	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-5.85 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Josh McCray rushes 42 yards for a touchdown (+5.32 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Penalty (3rd & 18) (+3.65 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-3.47 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Darius Taylor rushes 29 yards for a touchdown (+3.37 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Max Brosmer pass to Daniel Jackson for 37 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.15 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Zakhari Franklin for 16 yards (3rd & 11) (+2.8 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Zakhari Franklin for a touchdown (21 yards) (+2.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (25–17) in Week 10.
Passing edge: Max Brosmer (Minnesota) — 202.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Minnesota at 0.017 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 25, Illinois Fighting Illini 17 in Week 10 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 25–17.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628533.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Max Brosmer (Minnesota) led passers with 202.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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