Illinois Fighting Illini 38–31 Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2024

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 38–31 in Week 13, 2024. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 38, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini beat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 38–31 in Week 13 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 245.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.54 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kyle Monangai — 122.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Pat Bryant — 7 rec, 197.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois (+0.330/play) vs Rutgers (+0.082/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	9	6	20	38
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	3	12	0	12	31

Scoring Map

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

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 12

+2

RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Rutgers
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 34 yards
Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 29 yards
Rutgers
Q2TD
AKAthan Kaliakmanis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-9
Athan Kaliakmanis rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q2TD
HBHank Beatty
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
Luke Altmyer pass to Hank Beatty for a touchdown (16 yards)
Rutgers
Q2TD
ISIan Strong
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Ian Strong for a touchdown (2 yards)
Illinois
Q3TD
JMJosh McCray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Josh McCray rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Rutgers
Q4TD
AKAthan Kaliakmanis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Athan Kaliakmanis rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Illinois
Q4TD
ALAidan Laughery
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Aidan Laughery rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q4TD
LALuke Altmyer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
Luke Altmyer rushes 30 yards for a touchdown
Rutgers
Q4TD
KMKyle Monangai
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-27
Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Kyle Monangai for a touchdown (13 yards)
Illinois
Q4TD
PBPat Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-27
Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (40 yards)
Illinois
Q4Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
35-27
Safety

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 245.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +14.64 EPA
Athan Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) — 174.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.50 EPA

Rushing

Kyle Monangai (Rutgers) — 122.0 yds +0.04 EPA
Athan Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) — 84.0 yds · 2 TD +0.35 EPA
Josh McCray (Illinois) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD -0.00 EPA

Receiving

Pat Bryant (Illinois) — 7 rec · 197.0 yds +2.93 EPA
Ian Strong (Rutgers) — 6 rec · 66.0 yds +1.21 EPA
Dymere Miller (Rutgers) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds +1.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	27	44.4%	245	2	+0.54	+14.64
Athan Kaliakmanis	Rutgers	36	50.0%	174	2	+0.04	+1.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois	Rutgers
Plays	61	80
EPA / play	+0.330	+0.082
Total EPA	+20.10	+6.54
Success rate	44.3%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.542	+0.042
Rush EPA / play	+0.161	+0.114
Yards	428	387

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	8	23	-4.38	Punt
Q1	Rutgers	11	65	+1.77	Field goal
Q1	Illinois	5	43	+2.15	Punt
Q1	Rutgers	3	0	-3.02	Punt
Q1	Illinois	3	-1	-2.32	Field goal
Q2	Rutgers	10	75	+5.76	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois	8	62	+4.59	Pass TD
Q2	Rutgers	16	75	+5.97	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois	1	5	0.00	Ended
Q3	Rutgers	5	-2	-5.68	Punt
Q3	Illinois	3	6	-2.05	Punt
Q3	Rutgers	4	23	-3.72	Fumble
Q3	Illinois	8	63	+5.42	Rush TD
Q3	Rutgers	13	57	+0.59	Rush TD
Q4	Illinois	5	75	+6.31	Rush TD
Q4	Rutgers	8	29	-1.04	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (40 yards) (+6.42 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for 64 yards (3rd & 7) (+5.9 EPA)
Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Fumble (-5.51 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Penalty (4th & 12) (+4.68 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Hank Beatty for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.42 EPA)
Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Kyle Monangai for a touchdown (13 yards) (+4.05 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer rushes 30 yards for a touchdown (+3.89 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for 26 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (38–31) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 245.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois at 0.33 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 Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Illinois Fighting Illini 38, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31 in Week 13 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 38–31.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628554.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) led passers with 245.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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