Illinois State Redbirds vs. UC Davis Aggies: 2025 Week 16 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated UC Davis Aggies 42–31 in Week 16, 2025. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 42, UC Davis Aggies 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois State Redbirds	18	0	12	6	42
UC Davis Aggies	15	0	0	12	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 110.0 yds · 2 TD · +4.88 EPA/play +9.77 EPA
• Shotgun #12 C.Pinnick (UC Davis) — 158.0 yds · +0.48 EPA/play +6.69 EPA
• Caden Pinnick (UC Davis) — 25.0 yds · 2 TD · +3.06 EPA/play +6.12 EPA

Rushing

• J. Fisher (UC Davis) — 0.0 yds -0.89 EPA

Receiving

• #8 S.Gbatu (UC Davis) — 6 rec · 99.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• Daniel Sobkowicz (Illinois State) — 2 rec · 110.0 yds +4.88 EPA
• #3 Z.Jones caught at 38 (UC Davis) — 0 rec · 65.0 yds +0.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Rittenhouse	Illinois State	2	100.0%	110	2	+4.88	+9.77
Shotgun #12 C.Pinnick	UC Davis	14	71.4%	158	0	+0.48	+6.69
Caden Pinnick	UC Davis	2	100.0%	25	2	+3.06	+6.12
o Huddle-Shotgun #12 C.Pinnick	UC Davis	14	57.1%	144	0	+0.25	+3.55
No Huddle #12 C.Pinnick	UC Davis	6	83.3%	39	0	+0.21	+1.27
Shotgun #2 D.Sobkowicz	Illinois State	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.31	-1.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois State	UC Davis
Plays	63	66
EPA / play	+0.297	+0.204
Total EPA	+18.71	+13.49
Success rate	58.7%	51.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.220	+0.425
Rush EPA / play	+0.338	-0.157
Yards	586	539

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UC Davis	4	57	+1.86	Field goal
Q1	Illinois State	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	UC Davis	6	60	+7.38	Rush TD
Q1	Illinois State	6	67	+3.76	Pass TD
Q1	UC Davis	8	68	-0.72	Ended
Q1	Illinois State	1	93	+7.25	Pass TD
Q1	UC Davis	7	46	+3.90	Pass TD
Q1	Illinois State	4	87	-6.22	Interception
Q2	UC Davis	7	31	-3.64	Ended
Q2	Illinois State	15	85	+2.36	Ended
Q2	UC Davis	8	52	+0.59	Missed FG
Q3	Illinois State	9	75	+5.72	Rush TD
Q3	UC Davis	3	66	-1.39	Fumble
Q3	Illinois State	11	80	+5.06	Pass TD
Q3	UC Davis	3	2	-2.99	Punt
Q3	Illinois State	5	12	-3.08	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse pass intercepted (-9.39 EPA)
2. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for a touchdown (93 yards) (+7.25 EPA)
3. Q4 · UC Davis Aggies · #12 C.Pinnick pass intercepted (-6.57 EPA)
4. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Kickoff (+5.86 EPA)
5. Q4 · UC Davis Aggies · Caden Pinnick pass to Stacy Dobbins for a touchdown (24 yards) (+5.34 EPA)
6. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · #4 D.Lord caught at 06 catch for a touchdown (37 yards) (+4.89 EPA)
7. Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · Rushing touchdown (+4.73 EPA)
8. Q4 · UC Davis Aggies · #12 C.Pinnick pass to #20 J.Fisher caught at 23 for 21 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (42–31) in Week 16.
• Passing edge: Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 110.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Illinois State at 0.297 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 UC Davis Aggies?

Illinois State Redbirds 42, UC Davis Aggies 31 in Week 16 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs UC Davis Aggies?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 42–31.

Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs UC Davis Aggies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401836219.

Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs UC Davis Aggies in passing?

Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) led passers with 110.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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