Michigan Wolverines 7–21 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2024

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Michigan Wolverines 21–7 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 7, Illinois Fighting Illini 21.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini rolled past Michigan Wolverines 21–7 in Week 8 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 5 plays.
Passing leader: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 74.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.31 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kalel Mullings — 87.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Colston Loveland — 7 rec, 83.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois (+0.053/play) vs Michigan (-0.170/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan Wolverines	0	6	0	0	7
Illinois Fighting Illini	3	9	6	0	21

Scoring Map

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

MICHMichigan Wolverines

+3OPP 30

+3OPP 15

OPP EZ

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 47 yards
Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
0-6
Field goal good from 32 yards
Illinois
Q2TD
TATanner Arkin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Luke Altmyer pass to Tanner Arkin for a touchdown (2 yards)
Michigan
Q2TD
KMKalel Mullings
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Kalel Mullings rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Illinois
Q3TD
LALuke Altmyer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Luke Altmyer rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.31 EPA/play -6.26 EPA
Jack Tuttle (Michigan) — 163.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -12.79 EPA

Rushing

Kalel Mullings (Michigan) — 87.0 yds · 1 TD +0.50 EPA
Josh McCray (Illinois) — 66.0 yds +0.20 EPA
Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 64.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA

Receiving

Colston Loveland (Michigan) — 7 rec · 83.0 yds +1.32 EPA
Hogan Hansen (Michigan) — 4 rec · 42.0 yds +0.29 EPA
Pat Bryant (Illinois) — 4 rec · 32.0 yds +0.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	20	45.0%	74	1	-0.31	-6.26
Jack Tuttle	Michigan	37	54.1%	163	0	-0.35	-12.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Michigan	Illinois
Plays	70	58
EPA / play	-0.170	+0.053
Total EPA	-11.88	+3.05
Success rate	45.7%	44.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.346	-0.313
Rush EPA / play	+0.028	+0.245
Yards	337	299

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	6	41	-0.19	Field goal
Q1	Michigan	3	2	-3.06	Punt
Q1	Illinois	3	11	-2.10	Punt
Q1	Michigan	8	33	-0.01	Punt
Q1	Illinois	9	42	+3.54	Ended
Q1	Michigan	3	20	-3.79	Fumble
Q2	Illinois	4	9	-2.36	Field goal
Q2	Michigan	2	19	-4.96	Fumble
Q2	Illinois	7	44	+2.60	Pass TD
Q2	Michigan	12	72	+6.31	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois	8	49	+0.76	Ended
Q3	Michigan	3	-6	-3.71	Punt
Q3	Illinois	8	55	+4.08	Rush TD
Q3	Michigan	14	69	+3.34	Ended
Q3	Illinois	5	17	-1.67	Punt
Q4	Michigan	12	69	-1.18	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Jack Tuttle pass intercepted (-5.79 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Tanner Arkin rushes for 36 yards (4th & 7) (+5.14 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Jack Tuttle pass to Colston Loveland for 29 yards (4th & 18) (+4.88 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Fumble (-4.14 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Blocked Field Goal (28 yards) (-4.0 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Kalel Mullings rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+3.8 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Fumble (-3.37 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Jack Tuttle pass to Semaj Morgan for 14 yards (3rd & 13) (+2.84 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (21–7) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 74.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois at 0.053 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Michigan Wolverines vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Michigan Wolverines 7, Illinois Fighting Illini 21 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 7–21.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628518.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) led passers with 74.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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