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North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Illinois State Redbirds: 2024 Week 13 Recap

Redbirds defeat Hawks 35–13 in Week 13

Simon Romfo paced the box score as Redbirds closed out a 13–35 Week 13 finish.

North Dakota Fighting Hawks 13 5-7
Final 13–35
Illinois State Redbirds 35 9-3 Winner
Winner
Illinois State Redbirds
Final score
13–35
Halftime
North Dakota Fighting Hawks 9–12 Illinois State Redbirds
Top passer
Tommy Rittenhouse
FantasyHQ MVP
Simon Romfo

Top CFB performers · Hawks

  • Simon Romfo 128.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.64 EPA/play -18.0 EPA
  • Isaiah Smith 31.0 yds -7.4 EPA
  • Simon Romfo 33.0 yds +3.9 EPA

Top CFB performers · Redbirds

  • Tommy Rittenhouse 183.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +3.5 EPA
  • Wenkers Wright 118.0 yds · 2 TD +3.6 EPA
  • Matt Lawson 42.0 yds -1.2 EPA

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated North Dakota Fighting Hawks 35–13 in Week 13, 2024. Final score: North Dakota Fighting Hawks 13, Illinois State Redbirds 35.

Game summary

Illinois State Redbirds rolled past North Dakota Fighting Hawks 35–13 in Week 13 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 183.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.10 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Wenkers Wright — 118.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Xavier Loyd — 8 rec, 121.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Illinois State (+0.071/play) vs North Dakota (-0.401/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
North Dakota Fighting Hawks630313
Illinois State Redbirds12012635

Scoring Map

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

UNDNorth Dakota Fighting Hawks
ILSTIllinois State Redbirds

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Illinois State
    Q1TD
    XLXavier Loyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Eddie Kasper pass to Xavier Loyd for a touchdown (30 yards)

  2. North Dakota
    Q1TD
    NDNate DeMontagnac

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Simon Romfo pass to Nate DeMontagnac for a touchdown (20 yards)

  3. Illinois State
    Q1TD
    WWWenkers Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Wenkers Wright rushes 10 yards for a touchdown

  4. North Dakota
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 3
    Score
    9-12

    Field goal good from 20 yards

  5. Illinois State
    Q3TD
    WWWenkers Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-18

    Wenkers Wright rushes 18 yards for a touchdown

  6. Illinois State
    Q3TD
    MBMitch Bartol

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-24

    Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Mitch Bartol for a touchdown (5 yards)

  7. Illinois State
    Q4TD
    SGSeth Glatz

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-30

    Seth Glatz rushes 13 yards for a touchdown

  8. North Dakota
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 20
    Score
    12-30

    Field goal good from 37 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 183.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +3.55 EPA
  • Eddie Kasper (Illinois State) — 30.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.81 EPA/play +2.81 EPA
  • Jake Rubley (Illinois State) — 7.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -0.40 EPA

Rushing

  • Wenkers Wright (Illinois State) — 118.0 yds · 2 TD +0.17 EPA
  • Matt Lawson (Illinois State) — 42.0 yds -0.10 EPA
  • Isaiah Smith (North Dakota) — 31.0 yds -0.67 EPA

Receiving

  • Xavier Loyd (Illinois State) — 8 rec · 121.0 yds +1.33 EPA
  • Eddie Kasper (Illinois State) — 7 rec · 49.0 yds +0.62 EPA
  • Bo Belquist (North Dakota) — 3 rec · 42.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Tommy RittenhouseIllinois State3560.0%1831+0.10+3.55
Eddie KasperIllinois State1100.0%301+2.81+2.81
Jake RubleyIllinois State250.0%70-0.20-0.40
Simon RomfoNorth Dakota2839.3%1281-0.64-18.04

Team EPA comparison

StatNorth DakotaIllinois State
Plays5786
EPA / play-0.401+0.071
Total EPA-22.85+6.09
Success rate31.6%46.5%
Pass EPA / play-0.644+0.157
Rush EPA / play-0.166+0.003
Yards266435

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1North Dakota35-2.55Missed FG
Q1Illinois State780+7.67Pass TD
Q1North Dakota643+3.26Pass TD
Q1Illinois State860+4.62Rush TD
Q1North Dakota726-4.37Ended
Q1Illinois State55-4.61Punt
Q2North Dakota1162-0.65Field goal
Q2Illinois State1136-2.79Fumble
Q2North Dakota521-2.83Interception
Q2Illinois State32-1.12Punt
Q2North Dakota37-0.43Punt
Q2Illinois State30-0.81Punt
Q2North Dakota1-10.00Ended
Q3Illinois State824-1.66Punt
Q3North Dakota342-2.40Fumble
Q3Illinois State954+4.04Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Fumble (-5.11 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Wenkers Wright rushes 10 yards for a touchdown (+4.53 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Punt (-4.06 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Fumble (-3.96 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Matt Lawson rushes for 18 yards (4th & 1) (+3.6 EPA)
  6. Q1 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Isaiah Smith rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-3.38 EPA)
  7. Q2 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Simon Romfo pass to Bo Belquist for 34 yards (2nd & 13) (+3.32 EPA)
  8. Q1 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Kickoff (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (35–13) in Week 13.
  • Passing edge: Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 183.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: Illinois State at 0.071 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 North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Illinois State Redbirds?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks 13, Illinois State Redbirds 35 in Week 13 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 13–35.

Where can I find the North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Illinois State Redbirds box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634168.

Who led North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Illinois State Redbirds in passing?

Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) led passers with 183.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Illinois State Redbirds in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

Illinois State Redbirds

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W