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Illinois State Redbirds vs. Northern Iowa Panthers: 2024 Week 11 Recap

Redbirds defeat Panthers 31–9 in Week 11

Tommy Rittenhouse paced the box score as Redbirds closed out a 31–9 Week 11 finish.

Illinois State Redbirds 31 7-3 Winner
Final 31–9
Northern Iowa Panthers 9 2-8
Winner
Illinois State Redbirds
Final score
31–9
Halftime
Illinois State Redbirds 9–3 Northern Iowa Panthers
Top passer
Tommy Rittenhouse
FantasyHQ MVP
Tommy Rittenhouse

Top CFB performers · Redbirds

  • Tommy Rittenhouse 262.0 yds · +0.70 EPA/play +18.1 EPA
  • Wenkers Wright 109.0 yds · 2 TD +9.8 EPA
  • Matt Lawson 84.0 yds · 1 TD +6.1 EPA

Top CFB performers · Panthers

  • Matthew Schecklman 146.0 yds · +0.12 EPA/play +2.7 EPA
  • Tye Edwards 60.0 yds +1.4 EPA
  • Amauri Pesek-Hickson 62.0 yds +3.4 EPA

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated Northern Iowa Panthers 31–9 in Week 11, 2024. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 31, Northern Iowa Panthers 9.

Game summary

Illinois State Redbirds rolled past Northern Iowa Panthers 31–9 in Week 11 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 262.0 pass yds, +0.70 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Wenkers Wright — 109.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Daniel Sobkowicz — 7 rec, 136.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Illinois State (+0.265/play) vs Northern Iowa (-0.058/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Illinois State Redbirds3661231
Northern Iowa Panthers03339

Scoring Map

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

ILSTIllinois State Redbirds
UNINorthern Iowa Panthers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Illinois State
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 4
    Score
    3-0

    Field goal good from 21 yards

  2. Illinois State
    Q2TD
    TRTommy Rittenhouse

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-0

    Tommy Rittenhouse rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  3. Northern Iowa
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 15
    Score
    9-3

    Field goal good from 32 yards

  4. Illinois State
    Q3TD
    WWWenkers Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-3

    Wenkers Wright rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

  5. Northern Iowa
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 8
    Score
    15-6

    Field goal good from 25 yards

  6. Illinois State
    Q4TD
    MLMatt Lawson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-6

    Matt Lawson rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

  7. Northern Iowa
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 25
    Score
    21-9

    Field goal good from 42 yards

  8. Illinois State
    Q4TD
    WWWenkers Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-9

    Wenkers Wright rushes 14 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 262.0 yds · +0.70 EPA/play +18.15 EPA
  • Matthew Schecklman (Northern Iowa) — 146.0 yds · +0.12 EPA/play +2.70 EPA
  • Jake Rubley (Illinois State) — 41.0 yds · +2.53 EPA/play +2.53 EPA

Rushing

  • Wenkers Wright (Illinois State) — 109.0 yds · 2 TD +0.54 EPA
  • Matt Lawson (Illinois State) — 84.0 yds · 1 TD +0.44 EPA
  • Tye Edwards (Northern Iowa) — 60.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Receiving

  • Daniel Sobkowicz (Illinois State) — 7 rec · 136.0 yds +0.89 EPA
  • Sergio Morancy (Northern Iowa) — 2 rec · 21.0 yds -0.40 EPA
  • Eddie Kasper (Illinois State) — 6 rec · 54.0 yds +0.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Tommy RittenhouseIllinois State2684.6%2620+0.70+18.15
Matthew SchecklmanNorthern Iowa2365.2%1460+0.12+2.70
Jake RubleyIllinois State1100.0%410+2.53+2.53
incompleteIllinois State50.0%00-0.96-4.82
incompleteNorthern Iowa100.0%00-1.08-10.81

Team EPA comparison

StatIllinois StateNorthern Iowa
Plays8052
EPA / play+0.265-0.058
Total EPA+21.21-3.04
Success rate50.0%36.5%
Pass EPA / play+0.438-0.246
Rush EPA / play+0.144+0.267
Yards523329

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Northern Iowa38-1.91Punt
Q1Illinois State515-2.43Punt
Q1Northern Iowa426-0.50Punt
Q1Illinois State1380+2.99Field goal
Q1Northern Iowa32-3.00Punt
Q1Illinois State17119+7.38Rush TD
Q2Northern Iowa850+0.10Field goal
Q2Illinois State35-1.77Punt
Q2Northern Iowa971+1.53Missed FG
Q2Illinois State27130+4.45Rush TD
Q3Northern Iowa667+1.78Field goal
Q3Illinois State477+6.14Rush TD
Q4Northern Iowa545-0.06Field goal
Q4Illinois State775+4.96Rush TD
Q4Northern Iowa1460-0.98Ended
Q4Illinois State422-0.52Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for 68 yards (2nd & 12) (+4.53 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Wenkers Wright rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+3.91 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Tye Edwards rushes for 49 yards (1st & 10) (+3.79 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Kickoff (+3.54 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Matthew Schecklman rushes for 24 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.49 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Matthew Schecklman pass to Layne Pryor for 10 yards (4th & 2) (+3.29 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Matthew Schecklman pass to Brady McCullough for 33 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.22 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Matthew Schecklman sacked for a loss of 7 yards (4th & 8) (-2.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (31–9) in Week 11.
  • Passing edge: Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 262.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Illinois State at 0.265 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 Northern Iowa Panthers?

Illinois State Redbirds 31, Northern Iowa Panthers 9 in Week 11 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Iowa Panthers?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 31–9.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634166.

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

Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) led passers with 262.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Illinois State Redbirds

Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W

Northern Iowa Panthers

Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L