Purdue Boilermakers 49–50 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2024

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Purdue Boilermakers 50–49 in Week 7, 2024. Final score: Purdue Boilermakers 49, Illinois Fighting Illini 50.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini edged Purdue Boilermakers 50–49 in Week 7 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 16 plays.
Passing leader: L.Altmyer (Illinois) — 340.0 pass yds, +1.52 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: pass. Pass incomplete intended — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
EPA edge: Purdue (+0.485/play) vs Illinois (+0.334/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Purdue Boilermakers	0	3	9	18	6	49
Illinois Fighting Illini	9	12	3	15	6	50

Scoring Map

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

PURPurdue Boilermakers

+3OPP 33

+3OPP 32

+3OPP 21

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rushing touchdown
Illinois
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-9
Field goal is good
Illinois
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Passing touchdown (6 yards)
Illinois
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-21
Passing touchdown (8 yards)
Purdue
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
3-21
Field goal good from 22 yards
Purdue
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
6-21
Field goal good from 24 yards
Purdue
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Passing touchdown (53 yards)
Illinois
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
12-24
Field goal good from 49 yards
Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
12-27
Field goal good from 38 yards
Purdue
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Passing touchdown (13 yards)
Purdue
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Rushing touchdown
Illinois
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-33
Rushing touchdown
Purdue
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-33
Passing touchdown (8 yards)
Illinois
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-39
Rushing touchdown
Purdue
OTTD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-39
Rushing touchdown
Illinois
OTTD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-45
Passing touchdown (25 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

L.Altmyer (Illinois) — 340.0 yds · +1.52 EPA/play +25.93 EPA
R.Browne (Purdue) — 223.0 yds · +1.01 EPA/play +15.23 EPA
rowne steps back to pass. Pass (Purdue) — 0.0 yds · -0.89 EPA/play -7.14 EPA

Receiving

pass. Pass incomplete intended (Illinois) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.85 EPA
pass. Pass incomplete intended (Purdue) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.89 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
L.Altmyer	Illinois	17	100.0%	340	+1.52	+25.93
R.Browne	Purdue	15	93.3%	223	+1.01	+15.23
rowne steps back to pass. Pass	Purdue	8	0.0%	0	-0.89	-7.14
tmyer steps back to pass. Pass	Illinois	14	0.0%	0	-0.85	-11.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Purdue	Illinois
Plays	59	72
EPA / play	+0.485	+0.334
Total EPA	+27.63	+23.68
Success rate	54.2%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.642	+0.450
Rush EPA / play	+0.343	+0.207
Yards	536	565

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Purdue	1	7	+0.64	Ended
Q1	Illinois	8	83	+6.98	Rush TD
Q1	Purdue	3	9	-1.39	Punt
Q1	Illinois	7	51	+0.07	Field goal
Q1	Purdue	10	46	-2.53	Ended
Q2	Purdue	1	9	-0.50	Ended
Q2	Illinois	5	25	+4.04	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois	9	75	+5.72	Pass TD
Q2	Purdue	8	74	+4.15	Field goal
Q2	Illinois	5	9	-2.47	Punt
Q2	Purdue	4	9	-2.93	Punt
Q3	Illinois	1	22	+1.65	Ended
Q3	Purdue	5	69	+2.83	Field goal
Q3	Illinois	8	50	-2.17	Ended
Q3	Purdue	6	95	+9.20	Pass TD
Q3	Illinois	8	44	-0.20	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Passing touchdown (53 yards) (+5.49 EPA)
Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · R.Browne completion for 62 yards (2nd & 9) (+5.42 EPA)
Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Passing touchdown (13 yards) (+4.1 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Kickoff (-3.99 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · L.Altmyer completion for 29 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.8 EPA)
Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · R.Browne completion for 19 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.72 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Passing touchdown (8 yards) (+3.68 EPA)
Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · R.Browne — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 2 yards) (-3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (50–49) in Week 7.
Passing edge: L.Altmyer (Illinois) — 340.0 yds.
EPA edge: Purdue at 0.485 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 Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Purdue Boilermakers 49, Illinois Fighting Illini 50 in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 49–50.

Where can I find the Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628511.

Who led Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

L.Altmyer (Illinois) led passers with 340.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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