Quick answer
Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Kansas Jayhawks 23–17 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Kansas Jayhawks 17, Illinois Fighting Illini 23.
Game summary
Illinois Fighting Illini edged Kansas Jayhawks 23–17 in Week 2 of the 2024 season.
- Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 8 plays.
- Passing leader: Jalon Daniels (Kansas) — 138.0 pass yds, 2 TD, -0.01 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Kaden Feagin — 42.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Zakhari Franklin — 8 rec, 99.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Kansas (-0.032/play) vs Illinois (-0.072/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas Jayhawks | 0 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 17 |
 Illinois Fighting Illini | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
KUKansas JayhawksField goal good from 23 yards
Field goal good from 29 yards
Jalon Daniels pass to Luke Grimm for a touchdown (3 yards)
Field goal good from 50 yards
Interception returned for a touchdown
Jalon Daniels pass to Lawrence Arnold for a touchdown (13 yards)
Kaden Feagin rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Field goal good from 43 yards
ILLIllinois Fighting IlliniFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Illinois
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 6
- Score
- 0-3
Field goal good from 23 yards
- Kansas
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 12
- Score
- 3-3
Field goal good from 29 yards
- Kansas
Q2TD LGLuke GrimmPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-3
Jalon Daniels pass to Luke Grimm for a touchdown (3 yards)
- Illinois
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 9-6
Field goal good from 50 yards
- Kansas
Q2TD Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 15-6
Interception returned for a touchdown
- Kansas
Q3TD LALawrence ArnoldPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 21-6
Jalon Daniels pass to Lawrence Arnold for a touchdown (13 yards)
- Illinois
Q4TD KFKaden FeaginPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 21-12
Kaden Feagin rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
- Illinois
Q4FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 26
- Score
- 21-15
Field goal good from 43 yards
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Jalon Daniels (Kansas) — 138.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.44 EPA
- Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 177.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.61 EPA
Rushing
- Kaden Feagin (Illinois) — 42.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
- Devin Neal (Kansas) — 101.0 yds +0.26 EPA
- Jalon Daniels (Kansas) — 35.0 yds -0.17 EPA
Receiving
- Zakhari Franklin (Illinois) — 8 rec · 99.0 yds +0.35 EPA
- Luke Grimm (Kansas) — 9 rec · 41.0 yds +0.46 EPA
- Lawrence Arnold (Kansas) — 4 rec · 44.0 yds +1.46 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | Kansas | 32 | 56.2% | 138 | 2 | -0.01 | -0.44 |
| Luke Altmyer | Illinois | 27 | 55.6% | 177 | 0 | -0.02 | -0.61 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Kansas | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 65 | 59 |
| EPA / play | -0.032 | -0.072 |
| Total EPA | -2.06 | -4.26 |
| Success rate | 43.1% | 37.3% |
| Pass EPA / play | -0.241 | -0.023 |
| Rush EPA / play | +0.184 | -0.114 |
| Yards | 351 | 293 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Kansas | 9 | 26 | -2.52 | Interception |
| Q1 | Illinois | 13 | 64 | +1.41 | Field goal |
| Q1 | Kansas | 9 | 47 | -0.79 | Field goal |
| Q2 | Illinois | 5 | 15 | -4.86 | Fumble |
| Q2 | Kansas | 4 | 10 | +0.34 | Ended |
| Q2 | Illinois | 3 | 7 | -1.77 | Punt |
| Q2 | Kansas | 7 | 81 | +6.32 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | Illinois | 6 | 48 | +0.78 | Field goal |
| Q2 | Kansas | 4 | 45 | -7.81 | Touchdown |
| Q3 | Illinois | 3 | 8 | -1.90 | Punt |
| Q3 | Kansas | 14 | 91 | +8.07 | Pass TD |
| Q3 | Illinois | 3 | -4 | -3.14 | Punt |
| Q3 | Kansas | 5 | 10 | -2.56 | Interception |
| Q3 | Illinois | 4 | 15 | -1.77 | Punt |
| Q4 | Kansas | 3 | 7 | -2.27 | Punt |
| Q4 | Illinois | 8 | 80 | +6.42 | Rush TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · Kansas Jayhawks · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.5 EPA)
- Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-5.26 EPA)
- Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for 28 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.08 EPA)
- Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for 37 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.33 EPA)
- Q3 · Kansas Jayhawks · Jalon Daniels pass intercepted (-3.15 EPA)
- Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Punt for 15 yards (+3.12 EPA)
- Q1 · Kansas Jayhawks · Jalon Daniels pass intercepted (-3.06 EPA)
- Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Zakhari Franklin for 42 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.76 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (23–17) in Week 2.
- Passing edge: Jalon Daniels (Kansas) — 138.0 yds, 2 TD.
- EPA edge: Kansas at -0.032 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 Kansas Jayhawks vs Illinois Fighting Illini?
Kansas Jayhawks 17, Illinois Fighting Illini 23 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.
Who won Kansas Jayhawks vs Illinois Fighting Illini?
Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 17–23.
Where can I find the Kansas Jayhawks vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628462.
Who led Kansas Jayhawks vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?
Jalon Daniels (Kansas) led passers with 138.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kansas Jayhawks at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Kansas Jayhawks
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Illinois Fighting Illini
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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