Central Michigan Chippewas 9–30 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2024

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 30–9 in Week 3, 2024. Final score: Central Michigan Chippewas 9, Illinois Fighting Illini 30.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini rolled past Central Michigan Chippewas 30–9 in Week 3 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 6 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 225.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.29 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kaden Feagin — 27.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Pat Bryant — 7 rec, 102.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois (+0.156/play) vs Central Michigan (-0.205/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Michigan Chippewas	3	3	0	3	9
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	6	9	6	30

Scoring Map

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

CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

+3OPP 15

+3OPP 32

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 42

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 8

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois
Q1TD
PBPat Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (11 yards)
Central Michigan
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 32 yards
Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 49 yards
Central Michigan
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 29 yards
Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 42
Score
6-12
Field goal good from 59 yards
Illinois
Q3TD
PBPat Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (20 yards)
Illinois
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
6-21
Field goal good from 34 yards
Central Michigan
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
9-21
Field goal good from 25 yards
Illinois
Q4TD
KFKaden Feagin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-27
Kaden Feagin rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 225.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +9.20 EPA
Tyler Jefferson (Central Michigan) — 40.0 yds · +0.42 EPA/play +2.13 EPA
Joe Labas (Central Michigan) — 107.0 yds · -0.52 EPA/play -13.92 EPA

Rushing

Kaden Feagin (Illinois) — 27.0 yds · 1 TD -0.22 EPA
Josh McCray (Illinois) — 70.0 yds +0.05 EPA
Marion Lukes (Central Michigan) — 21.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Receiving

Pat Bryant (Illinois) — 7 rec · 102.0 yds +1.21 EPA
Zakhari Franklin (Illinois) — 5 rec · 66.0 yds +2.27 EPA
Evan Boyd (Central Michigan) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds +1.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	32	59.4%	225	2	+0.29	+9.20
Tyler Jefferson	Central Michigan	5	60.0%	40	0	+0.42	+2.13
Joe Labas	Central Michigan	27	44.4%	107	0	-0.52	-13.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Michigan	Illinois
Plays	61	58
EPA / play	-0.205	+0.156
Total EPA	-12.52	+9.04
Success rate	42.6%	44.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.369	+0.288
Rush EPA / play	-0.025	-0.006
Yards	311	399

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Michigan	3	3	-2.44	Punt
Q1	Illinois	12	59	+4.72	Pass TD
Q1	Central Michigan	8	52	+1.22	Field goal
Q1	Illinois	5	43	+0.16	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	3	7	-1.74	Punt
Q2	Illinois	6	11	-2.36	Missed FG
Q2	Central Michigan	7	25	-3.44	Ended
Q2	Illinois	5	34	-0.35	Field goal
Q2	Central Michigan	9	64	+0.61	Field goal
Q2	Illinois	4	34	-0.80	Field goal
Q3	Illinois	4	70	+5.13	Pass TD
Q3	Central Michigan	5	7	-1.95	Punt
Q3	Illinois	9	82	+3.70	Field goal
Q3	Central Michigan	5	47	-2.46	Interception
Q3	Illinois	3	4	-2.68	Punt
Q3	Central Michigan	11	51	-0.24	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Joe Labas pass intercepted (-6.23 EPA)
Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Joe Labas pass to Evan Boyd for 21 yards (2nd & 16) (+3.22 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Zakhari Franklin for 5 yards (4th & 4) (+3.19 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Zakhari Franklin for 23 yards (2nd & 14) (+3.03 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Zakhari Franklin for 13 yards (3rd & 13) (+2.87 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Joe Labas — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.75 EPA)
Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Nahree Biggins rushes for 4 yards (2nd & 3) (-2.72 EPA)
Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Joe Labas pass to Solomon Davis for 30 yards (1st & 10) (+2.63 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (30–9) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 225.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois at 0.156 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 Central Michigan Chippewas vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Central Michigan Chippewas 9, Illinois Fighting Illini 30 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Central Michigan Chippewas vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 9–30.

Where can I find the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628475.

Who led Central Michigan Chippewas vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) led passers with 225.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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