Illinois State Redbirds 40–32 Murray State Racers: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2024

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated Murray State Racers 40–32 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 40, Murray State Racers 32.

Game summary

Illinois State Redbirds beat Murray State Racers 40–32 in Week 8 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 370.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.25 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Wenkers Wright — 79.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Daniel Sobkowicz — 9 rec, 77.0 yds.
EPA edge: Murray State (+0.251/play) vs Illinois State (+0.177/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois State Redbirds	6	9	12	9	40
Murray State Racers	0	12	0	15	32

Scoring Map

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

ILSTIllinois State Redbirds

+3

+3OPP 20

+3OPP 34

MURMurray State Racers

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois State
Q1TD
TRTommy Rittenhouse
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Tommy Rittenhouse rushes 40 yards for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 20 yards
Murray State
Q2TD
JNJawaun Northington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Jawaun Northington rushes 48 yards for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q2TD
WWWenkers Wright
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Wenkers Wright rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Murray State
Q2TD
EDElijah Downing
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Jayden Johannsen pass to Elijah Downing for a touchdown (24 yards)
Illinois State
Q3TD
TRTommy Rittenhouse
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Tommy Rittenhouse rushes 26 yards for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q3TD
DSDaniel Sobkowicz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Jake Rubley pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for a touchdown (1 yard)
Murray State
Q4TD
JCJK Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Jayden Johannsen pass to JK Carter for a touchdown (6 yards)
Illinois State
Q4TD
DSDaniel Sobkowicz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-18
Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for a touchdown (13 yards)
Murray State
Q4TD
JNJawaun Northington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-24
Jawaun Northington rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
36-24
Field goal good from 37 yards
Murray State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
36-27
Field goal good from 51 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 370.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +9.28 EPA
Jayden Johannsen (Murray State) — 204.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +5.59 EPA
Jake Rubley (Illinois State) — 39.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.91 EPA/play +1.82 EPA

Rushing

Wenkers Wright (Illinois State) — 79.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA
Jawaun Northington (Murray State) — 104.0 yds · 2 TD +0.57 EPA
Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 128.0 yds · 2 TD +0.89 EPA

Receiving

Daniel Sobkowicz (Illinois State) — 9 rec · 77.0 yds +1.34 EPA
Eddie Kasper (Illinois State) — 7 rec · 71.0 yds +0.20 EPA
Xavier Loyd (Illinois State) — 5 rec · 148.0 yds +1.80 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Rittenhouse	Illinois State	37	70.3%	370	1	+0.25	+9.28
Jayden Johannsen	Murray State	27	44.4%	204	2	+0.21	+5.59
Jake Rubley	Illinois State	2	100.0%	39	1	+0.91	+1.82

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois State	Murray State
Plays	81	64
EPA / play	+0.177	+0.251
Total EPA	+14.36	+16.07
Success rate	54.3%	42.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.285	+0.207
Rush EPA / play	+0.077	+0.283
Yards	656	423

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Murray State	3	6	-2.60	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	6	80	+6.60	Rush TD
Q1	Murray State	3	5	-0.73	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	3	0	-3.57	Punt
Q1	Murray State	3	3	-1.93	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	3	0	-3.58	Punt
Q1	Murray State	10	51	-1.48	Missed FG
Q1	Illinois State	9	75	+2.12	Field goal
Q2	Murray State	3	75	+6.27	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois State	5	75	+5.65	Rush TD
Q2	Murray State	4	23	-0.60	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	11	64	-1.09	Ended
Q2	Murray State	4	32	+0.13	Missed FG
Q2	Illinois State	3	41	-4.27	Interception
Q2	Murray State	2	24	+4.64	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois State	5	54	-0.82	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Murray State Racers · Jayden Johannsen pass to Elijah Downing for a touchdown (24 yards) (+5.03 EPA)
Q2 · Murray State Racers · Jawaun Northington rushes 48 yards for a touchdown (+4.86 EPA)
Q4 · Murray State Racers · Jayden Johannsen pass to Kade Neely for 62 yards (3rd & 1) (+4.74 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass intercepted (-3.82 EPA)
Q3 · Murray State Racers · Jayden Johannsen rushes for 15 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.42 EPA)
Q1 · Murray State Racers · Penalty (3rd & 9) (+3.31 EPA)
Q4 · Murray State Racers · Jawaun Northington rushes for 4 yards (4th & 2) (+3.28 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for 15 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.07 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (40–32) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 370.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Murray State at 0.251 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 Murray State Racers?

Illinois State Redbirds 40, Murray State Racers 32 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs Murray State Racers?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 40–32.

Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs Murray State Racers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634164.

Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs Murray State Racers in passing?

Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) led passers with 370.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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