Indiana State Sycamores 20–27 Eastern Illinois Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2024

Quick answer

Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated Indiana State Sycamores 27–20 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Indiana State Sycamores 20, Eastern Illinois Panthers 27.

Game summary

Eastern Illinois Panthers beat Indiana State Sycamores 27–20 in Week 2 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Elijah Owens (Indiana State) — 251.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.30 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: MJ Flowers — 93.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Terrance Gipson — 6 rec, 100.0 yds.
EPA edge: Indiana State (-0.074/play) vs Eastern Illinois (-0.091/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Indiana State Sycamores	0	18	0	6	20
Eastern Illinois Panthers	6	3	9	0	27

Scoring Map

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

INSTIndiana State Sycamores

OPP EZ

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 23

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EIUEastern Illinois Panthers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Eastern Illinois
Q1TD
MFMJ Flowers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
MJ Flowers rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Indiana State
Q2TD
RRRashad Rochelle
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Elijah Owens pass to Rashad Rochelle for a touchdown (16 yards)
Indiana State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Indiana State
Q2TD
PLPlez Lawrence
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Elijah Owens pass to Plez Lawrence for a touchdown (14 yards)
Eastern Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
18-9
Field goal good from 34 yards
Eastern Illinois
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
18-12
Field goal good from 40 yards
Eastern Illinois
Q3TD
CWCooper Willman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Pierce Holley pass to Cooper Willman for a touchdown (5 yards)
Indiana State
Q4TD
ZTZavion Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Elijah Owens pass to Zavion Taylor for a touchdown (9 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Elijah Owens (Indiana State) — 251.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +11.83 EPA
Pierce Holley (Eastern Illinois) — 251.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +6.69 EPA
incomplete (Indiana State) — 0.0 yds · -1.84 EPA/play -1.84 EPA

Rushing

MJ Flowers (Eastern Illinois) — 93.0 yds · 1 TD -0.11 EPA
Elijah Owens (Indiana State) — 63.0 yds +0.34 EPA
Shen Butler-Lawson (Indiana State) — 12.0 yds -0.91 EPA

Receiving

Terrance Gipson (Eastern Illinois) — 6 rec · 100.0 yds +0.39 EPA
Eli Mirza (Eastern Illinois) — 5 rec · 52.0 yds +0.46 EPA
Plez Lawrence (Indiana State) — 7 rec · 41.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Elijah Owens	Indiana State	39	74.4%	251	3	+0.30	+11.83
Pierce Holley	Eastern Illinois	26	76.9%	251	1	+0.26	+6.69
incomplete	Indiana State	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.84	-1.84
incomplete	Eastern Illinois	8	0.0%	0	0	-0.96	-7.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Indiana State	Eastern Illinois
Plays	71	61
EPA / play	-0.074	-0.091
Total EPA	-5.24	-5.57
Success rate	40.8%	45.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.250	-0.030
Rush EPA / play	-0.491	-0.169
Yards	324	346

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Indiana State	4	7	-3.14	Ended
Q1	Eastern Illinois	3	-7	-4.13	Punt
Q1	Indiana State	4	9	-2.99	Interception
Q1	Eastern Illinois	3	2	-3.23	Punt
Q1	Indiana State	3	2	-3.34	Punt
Q1	Eastern Illinois	9	99	+8.15	Rush TD
Q1	Indiana State	8	76	+4.67	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Illinois	3	3	-2.63	Punt
Q2	Indiana State	2	11	-0.03	Touchdown
Q2	Indiana State	11	61	-0.71	Interception
Q2	Eastern Illinois	5	18	-3.33	Fumble
Q2	Indiana State	3	30	+4.05	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Illinois	15	109	-0.00	Field goal
Q3	Indiana State	3	5	-1.54	Punt
Q3	Eastern Illinois	5	20	-1.86	Field goal
Q3	Indiana State	3	4	-2.60	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Indiana State Sycamores · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-9.67 EPA)
Q4 · Indiana State Sycamores · Elijah Owens pass to Zavion Taylor for a touchdown (9 yards) (+5.49 EPA)
Q2 · Indiana State Sycamores · Elijah Owens pass to Plez Lawrence for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.9 EPA)
Q2 · Indiana State Sycamores · Elijah Owens pass intercepted (-3.8 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass to DeAirious Smith for 47 yards (1st & 10) (+3.74 EPA)
Q2 · Indiana State Sycamores · Elijah Owens pass to Rashad Rochelle for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.67 EPA)
Q2 · Indiana State Sycamores · Fumble (-3.41 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Fumble (-3.3 EPA)

Key takeaways

Eastern Illinois Panthers controlled the final (27–20) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Elijah Owens (Indiana State) — 251.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Indiana State at -0.074 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 Indiana State Sycamores vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?

Indiana State Sycamores 20, Eastern Illinois Panthers 27 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Indiana State Sycamores vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?

Eastern Illinois Panthers won with a final score of 20–27.

Where can I find the Indiana State Sycamores vs Eastern Illinois Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634170.

Who led Indiana State Sycamores vs Eastern Illinois Panthers in passing?

Elijah Owens (Indiana State) led passers with 251.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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