Illinois State Redbirds vs. Oklahoma Sooners: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Oklahoma Sooners defeated Illinois State Redbirds 35–3 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 3, Oklahoma Sooners 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois State Redbirds	0	0	3	0	3
Oklahoma Sooners	6	12	0	12	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• John Mateer (Oklahoma) — 388.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +10.81 EPA
• Beckham Pellant (Illinois State) — 8.0 yds · -1.08 EPA/play -9.69 EPA
• Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 32.0 yds · -0.76 EPA/play -9.89 EPA

Rushing

• Tory Blaylock (Oklahoma) — 44.0 yds · 1 TD +0.58 EPA
• Victor Dawson (Illinois State) — 21.0 yds -0.53 EPA
• Xavier Robinson (Oklahoma) — 17.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Keontez Lewis (Oklahoma) — 9 rec · 119.0 yds +0.82 EPA
• Deion Burks (Oklahoma) — 7 rec · 88.0 yds +0.89 EPA
• Jaren Kanak (Oklahoma) — 4 rec · 90.0 yds -0.53 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Mateer	Oklahoma	38	76.3%	388	3	+0.28	+10.81
Beckham Pellant	Illinois State	9	44.4%	8	0	-1.08	-9.69
Tommy Rittenhouse	Illinois State	13	46.2%	32	0	-0.76	-9.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois State	Oklahoma
Plays	46	69
EPA / play	-0.417	+0.193
Total EPA	-19.19	+13.35
Success rate	21.7%	49.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.890	+0.285
Rush EPA / play	+0.016	+0.082
Yards	161	495

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Oklahoma	3	7	-2.21	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	6	29	-0.47	Punt
Q1	Oklahoma	3	23	-4.38	Fumble
Q1	Illinois State	4	34	-0.45	Punt
Q1	Oklahoma	10	99	+8.66	Rush TD
Q1	Illinois State	7	18	-3.62	Punt
Q2	Oklahoma	4	77	+5.52	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois State	5	17	-1.33	Punt
Q2	Oklahoma	15	86	+6.00	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois State	2	7	-0.55	Ended
Q3	Illinois State	5	24	-1.48	Punt
Q3	Oklahoma	3	10	-1.19	Punt
Q3	Illinois State	3	2	-3.60	Punt
Q3	Oklahoma	3	9	-4.30	Interception
Q3	Illinois State	3	7	-2.54	Field goal
Q3	Oklahoma	12	77	+5.00	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Wenkers Wright rushes for 24 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.29 EPA)
2. Q3 · Oklahoma Sooners · John Mateer pass intercepted (-4.18 EPA)
3. Q4 · Oklahoma Sooners · John Mateer pass to Keontez Lewis for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.76 EPA)
4. Q2 · Oklahoma Sooners · John Mateer pass to Jaren Kanak for 48 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.57 EPA)
5. Q4 · Oklahoma Sooners · John Mateer to Jaren Kanak — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.35 EPA)
6. Q2 · Oklahoma Sooners · John Mateer pass to Deion Burks for a touchdown (27 yards) (+3.05 EPA)
7. Q2 · Oklahoma Sooners · Tory Blaylock rushes 5 yards for a touchdown (+2.91 EPA)
8. Q1 · Oklahoma Sooners · John Mateer pass to Jacob Jordan for 27 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Oklahoma Sooners controlled the final (35–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: John Mateer (Oklahoma) — 388.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Oklahoma at 0.193 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 Oklahoma Sooners?

Illinois State Redbirds 3, Oklahoma Sooners 35 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs Oklahoma Sooners?

Oklahoma Sooners won with a final score of 3–35.

Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs Oklahoma Sooners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752675.

Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs Oklahoma Sooners in passing?

John Mateer (Oklahoma) led passers with 388.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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