Western Illinois Leathernecks 3–52 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 52–3 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Western Illinois Leathernecks 3, Illinois Fighting Illini 52.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini dominated Western Illinois Leathernecks 52–3 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 193.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.49 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kaden Feagin — 74.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Aric Johnson — 3 rec, 36.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois (+0.329/play) vs Western Illinois (-0.373/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Illinois Leathernecks	0	0	6	3	3
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	15	0	12	52

Scoring Map

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

WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

+3OPP 18

OPP EZ

+3OPP 3

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois
Q1TD
TATanner Arkin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Luke Altmyer pass to Tanner Arkin for a touchdown (3 yards)
Illinois
Q1TD
JBJustin Bowick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Luke Altmyer pass to Justin Bowick for a touchdown (3 yards)
Illinois
Q2TD
ALAidan Laughery
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Aidan Laughery rushes 25 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
0-21
Field goal good from 35 yards
Illinois
Q2TD
JBJustin Bowick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-27
Luke Altmyer pass to Justin Bowick for a touchdown (13 yards)
Western Illinois
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Punt return touchdown
Western Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
9-27
Field goal good from 20 yards
Illinois
Q4TD
KFKaden Feagin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-33
Kaden Feagin rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q4TD
ALAidan Laughery
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-39
Aidan Laughery rushes 57 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 193.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +11.79 EPA
Ethan Hampton (Illinois) — 14.0 yds · -1.38 EPA/play -1.38 EPA
Chris Irvin (Western Illinois) — 104.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -10.48 EPA

Rushing

Kaden Feagin (Illinois) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD +0.35 EPA
Markell Holman (Western Illinois) — 20.0 yds -0.57 EPA
Aidan Laughery (Illinois) — 101.0 yds · 2 TD +0.31 EPA

Receiving

Aric Johnson (Western Illinois) — 3 rec · 36.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Hank Beatty (Illinois) — 5 rec · 108.0 yds +1.77 EPA
Demari Davis (Western Illinois) — 2 rec · 38.0 yds +0.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	24	70.8%	193	3	+0.49	+11.79
Ethan Hampton	Illinois	1	100.0%	14	0	-1.38	-1.38
Chris Irvin	Western Illinois	30	36.7%	104	0	-0.35	-10.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Illinois	Illinois
Plays	52	59
EPA / play	-0.373	+0.329
Total EPA	-19.38	+19.39
Success rate	23.1%	57.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.349	+0.416
Rush EPA / play	-0.405	+0.264
Yards	150	440

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Illinois	8	31	-0.82	Ended
Q1	Illinois	8	44	+4.26	Pass TD
Q1	Western Illinois	1	-1	-5.24	Fumble
Q1	Illinois	5	31	+3.04	Pass TD
Q1	Western Illinois	3	-2	-3.27	Punt
Q1	Illinois	7	51	+3.29	Rush TD
Q2	Western Illinois	5	41	-2.90	Ended
Q2	Illinois	7	34	-1.04	Field goal
Q2	Western Illinois	5	12	-1.73	Punt
Q2	Illinois	4	87	+7.98	Pass TD
Q2	Western Illinois	3	1	-0.17	Punt
Q2	Illinois	3	-12	-1.39	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	2	0	-0.78	Ended
Q3	Illinois	8	55	-0.31	Ended
Q3	Western Illinois	3	5	-1.84	Touchdown
Q3	Western Illinois	13	40	-0.74	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Fumble (-5.24 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Hank Beatty for 59 yards (2nd & 11) (+4.04 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Aidan Laughery rushes 57 yards for a touchdown (+3.7 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Penalty (4th & 6) (+3.41 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Justin Bowick for a touchdown (13 yards) (+2.96 EPA)
Q2 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Chris Irvin pass to Demari Davis for 36 yards (1st & 10) (+2.96 EPA)
Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Punt return touchdown (-2.95 EPA)
Q2 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Chris Irvin to Christian Pierce — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (52–3) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 193.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois at 0.329 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 Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Western Illinois Leathernecks 3, Illinois Fighting Illini 52 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 3–52.

Where can I find the Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752795.

Who led Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) led passers with 193.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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