Northern Iowa Panthers 16–31 Illinois State Redbirds: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2025

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated Northern Iowa Panthers 31–16 in Week 10, 2025. Final score: Northern Iowa Panthers 16, Illinois State Redbirds 31.

Game summary

Illinois State Redbirds rolled past Northern Iowa Panthers 31–16 in Week 10 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: ddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 84.0 pass yds, +0.00 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #4 D.Lord caught at 44 — 2 rec, 8.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois State (+0.088/play) vs Northern Iowa (+0.017/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Iowa Panthers	0	3	6	6	16
Illinois State Redbirds	12	6	6	3	31

Scoring Map

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

UNINorthern Iowa Panthers

+3OPP 11

OPP EZ

+3OPP 15

ILSTIllinois State Redbirds

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rushing touchdown
Illinois State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Rushing touchdown
Illinois State
Q2TD
#J#85 J.Charles caught at 21
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
#85 J.Charles caught at 21 catch for a touchdown (19 yards)
Northern Iowa
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
3-18
Field goal good from 28 yards
Northern Iowa
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Rushing touchdown
Illinois State
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Rushing touchdown
Northern Iowa
Q4TD
#J#0 J.Roque Jr. caught at 13
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
#0 J.Roque Jr. caught at 13 catch for a touchdown (41 yards)
Illinois State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
15-27
Field goal good from 32 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

ddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 84.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.06 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 J.Dailey (Northern Iowa) — 0.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -0.26 EPA
Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 120.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -0.53 EPA

Receiving

#4 D.Lord caught at 44 (Illinois State) — 2 rec · 8.0 yds -0.55 EPA
#84 L.Mailander thrown to 00 (Illinois State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.05 EPA
#84 L.Mailander caught at 04 (Illinois State) — 0 rec · 42.0 yds +2.90 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
ddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	16	68.8%	84	+0.00	+0.06
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 J.Dailey	Northern Iowa	1	0.0%	0	-0.26	-0.26
Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	21	61.9%	120	-0.03	-0.53
Shotgun #15 J.Dailey	Northern Iowa	24	45.8%	93	-0.29	-7.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Iowa	Illinois State
Plays	55	72
EPA / play	+0.017	+0.088
Total EPA	+0.93	+6.34
Success rate	38.2%	47.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.127	+0.074
Rush EPA / play	+0.146	+0.103
Yards	253	435

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Iowa	8	41	+7.82	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	13	80	+1.59	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Iowa	4	6	-2.93	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	4	61	+3.95	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Iowa	5	19	-2.80	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	11	82	+1.88	Missed FG
Q2	Northern Iowa	1	13	-4.85	Interception
Q2	Illinois State	4	35	+2.85	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Iowa	14	50	-1.95	Field goal
Q2	Illinois State	1	6	-0.92	Ended
Q3	Illinois State	6	33	-3.41	Ended
Q3	Northern Iowa	7	58	+4.61	Rush TD
Q3	Illinois State	12	70	+2.70	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Iowa	8	72	+6.77	Pass TD
Q4	Illinois State	6	22	-0.48	Punt
Q4	Northern Iowa	5	-3	-3.14	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Shotgun #15 J.Dailey pass intercepted (-4.85 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Kickoff (+4.21 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Iowa Panthers · #0 J.Roque Jr. caught at 13 catch for a touchdown (41 yards) (+4.05 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · #85 J.Charles caught at 21 catch for a touchdown (19 yards) (+3.29 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · ddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse to #5 V.Dawson caught at 44 — Pass Completion (a loss of 1 yard) (-3.23 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Rushing touchdown (+3.0 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse to #84 L.Mailander caught at 04 — Pass Completion (42 yards) (+2.9 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Shotgun #15 J.Dailey to #81 B.Hughston caught at 31 — Pass Completion (13 yards) (+2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (31–16) in Week 10.
Passing edge: ddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 84.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois State at 0.088 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 Northern Iowa Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Northern Iowa Panthers 16, Illinois State Redbirds 31 in Week 10 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Northern Iowa Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 16–31.

Where can I find the Northern Iowa Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767442.

Who led Northern Iowa Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds in passing?

ddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) led passers with 84.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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