Illinois State Redbirds 30–14 Villanova Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated Villanova Wildcats 30–14 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 30, Villanova Wildcats 14.

Game summary

Illinois State Redbirds rolled past Villanova Wildcats 30–14 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Pat McQuaide (Villanova) — 16.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +6.21 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #2 D.Sobkowicz thrown to 00 — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
EPA edge: Villanova (+0.020/play) vs Illinois State (-0.060/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois State Redbirds	6	12	6	3	30
Villanova Wildcats	0	6	0	6	14

Scoring Map

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

ILSTIllinois State Redbirds

+3OPP 6

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 13

OPP EZ

VILLVillanova Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois State
Q1TD
#D#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 20
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 20 catch for a touchdown (53 yards)
Villanova
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 23 yards
Illinois State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
Rushing touchdown
Villanova
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
12-6
Field goal good from 35 yards
Illinois State
Q2TD
#D#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 02
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 02 catch for a touchdown (8 yards)
Illinois State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
21-6
Field goal good from 35 yards
Illinois State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
24-6
Field goal good from 29 yards
Illinois State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
27-6
Field goal good from 30 yards
Villanova
Q4TD
AJAntonio Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Pat McQuaide pass to Antonio Johnson for a touchdown (16 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Pat McQuaide (Villanova) — 16.0 yds · 1 TD · +6.21 EPA/play +6.21 EPA
Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 30.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +0.62 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — -2.0 yds · -1.44 EPA/play -1.44 EPA

Receiving

#2 D.Sobkowicz thrown to 00 (Illinois State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.65 EPA
#21 S.Glatz caught at 26 (Illinois State) — 1 rec · 68.0 yds +3.70 EPA
#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 20 (Illinois State) — 1 rec · 53.0 yds +4.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Pat McQuaide	Villanova	1	100.0%	16	1	+6.21	+6.21
Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	10	30.0%	30	0	+0.06	+0.62
No Huddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	1	0.0%	-2	0	-1.44	-1.44
o Huddle-Shotgun #7 P.McQuaide	Villanova	29	41.4%	183	0	-0.12	-3.47
No Huddle-Shotgun #7 P.McQuaide	Villanova	2	0.0%	-7	0	-2.58	-5.17
ddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	26	50.0%	160	0	-0.21	-5.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois State	Villanova
Plays	81	54
EPA / play	-0.060	+0.020
Total EPA	-4.87	+1.08
Success rate	40.7%	37.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.020	-0.076
Rush EPA / play	-0.134	+0.159
Yards	426	301

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Villanova	5	28	+2.00	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	9	30	-10.81	Punt
Q1	Villanova	5	30	-2.03	Interception
Q1	Illinois State	8	80	+6.42	Pass TD
Q1	Villanova	7	46	-0.71	Field goal
Q2	Illinois State	13	44	-0.18	Rush TD
Q2	Villanova	8	47	-0.16	Field goal
Q2	Illinois State	3	76	+5.73	Pass TD
Q2	Villanova	5	16	-0.69	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	8	38	-1.26	Interception
Q2	Villanova	1	-1	-0.19	Ended
Q3	Illinois State	7	42	+1.01	Field goal
Q3	Villanova	5	11	-2.44	Ended
Q3	Illinois State	15	57	+1.33	Field goal
Q4	Villanova	6	36	-2.29	Ended
Q4	Illinois State	12	48	-3.62	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Pat McQuaide pass to Antonio Johnson for a touchdown (16 yards) (+6.21 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · #2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 20 catch for a touchdown (53 yards) (+4.58 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · Penalty (4th & 4) (+4.0 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · ddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse pass to #21 S.Glatz caught at 26 for 68 yards (1st & 10) (+3.7 EPA)
Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · o Huddle-Shotgun #7 P.McQuaide pass to #16 L.Kopecky caught at 16 for 37 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.69 EPA)
Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · No Huddle-Shotgun #7 P.McQuaide sacked for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 17) (-2.8 EPA)
Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · o Huddle-Shotgun #7 P.McQuaide pass intercepted (-2.74 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · ddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse to #2 D.Sobkowicz thrown to 48 QB hurried by #99 R.Delano Navoti — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (30–14) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Pat McQuaide (Villanova) — 16.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Villanova at 0.02 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 Villanova Wildcats?

Illinois State Redbirds 30, Villanova Wildcats 14 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs Villanova Wildcats?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 30–14.

Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs Villanova Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401833990.

Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs Villanova Wildcats in passing?

Pat McQuaide (Villanova) led passers with 16.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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