Illinois State Redbirds vs. North Alabama Lions: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated North Alabama Lions 24–17 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 24, North Alabama Lions 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois State Redbirds	6	6	9	0	24
North Alabama Lions	3	0	6	6	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ari Patu (North Alabama) — 276.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +8.15 EPA
• Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 134.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.04 EPA
• Beckham Pellant (Illinois State) — -6.0 yds · -2.69 EPA/play -2.69 EPA

Rushing

• Wenkers Wright (Illinois State) — 139.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Jayvian Allen (North Alabama) — 63.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Ari Patu (North Alabama) — 30.0 yds · 1 TD -0.91 EPA

Receiving

• Dylan Lord (Illinois State) — 6 rec · 52.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• Takairee Kenebrew (North Alabama) — 5 rec · 89.0 yds +1.25 EPA
• Jayvian Allen (North Alabama) — 3 rec · 30.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ari Patu	North Alabama	29	62.1%	276	1	+0.28	+8.15
Tommy Rittenhouse	Illinois State	22	54.5%	134	1	+0.09	+2.04
Beckham Pellant	Illinois State	1	0.0%	-6	0	-2.69	-2.69
TJ Smith	North Alabama	1	0.0%	-13	0	-2.73	-2.73
Jake Rubley	Illinois State	5	60.0%	11	0	-0.88	-4.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois State	North Alabama
Plays	67	58
EPA / play	+0.020	-0.161
Total EPA	+1.33	-9.34
Success rate	41.8%	34.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.179	+0.181
Rush EPA / play	+0.163	-0.527
Yards	476	364

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois State	7	85	+7.27	Pass TD
Q1	North Alabama	8	72	+2.58	Field goal
Q1	Illinois State	3	1	-3.49	Punt
Q1	North Alabama	5	28	-0.79	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	4	22	-4.72	Fumble
Q1	North Alabama	5	4	-3.56	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	9	65	+4.70	Rush TD
Q2	North Alabama	6	44	-4.44	Fumble
Q2	Illinois State	5	13	-1.08	Punt
Q2	North Alabama	5	11	-1.98	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	7	34	-0.17	Punt
Q2	North Alabama	3	23	-3.07	Interception
Q2	Illinois State	3	18	-2.50	Interception
Q2	North Alabama	1	13	0.00	Ended
Q3	North Alabama	3	2	-2.93	Punt
Q3	Illinois State	4	1	-4.20	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · North Alabama Lions · Fumble (-6.78 EPA)
2. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Fumble (-5.63 EPA)
3. Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse rushes 71 yards for a touchdown (+5.28 EPA)
4. Q1 · North Alabama Lions · Ari Patu pass to KJ Fields for 31 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.18 EPA)
5. Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass intercepted (-3.92 EPA)
6. Q3 · North Alabama Lions · Ari Patu pass to Kobe Warden for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.79 EPA)
7. Q2 · North Alabama Lions · Ari Patu pass to Tanaka Scott for 41 yards (2nd & 17) (+3.65 EPA)
8. Q3 · North Alabama Lions · Ari Patu pass to Tanaka Scott for 25 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (24–17) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Ari Patu (North Alabama) — 276.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Illinois State at 0.02 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 North Alabama Lions?

Illinois State Redbirds 24, North Alabama Lions 17 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs North Alabama Lions?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 24–17.

Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs North Alabama Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634158.

Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs North Alabama Lions in passing?

Ari Patu (North Alabama) led passers with 276.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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