Illinois Fighting Illini 45–19 Duke Blue Devils: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2025

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Duke Blue Devils 45–19 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 45, Duke Blue Devils 19.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini rolled past Duke Blue Devils 45–19 in Week 2 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 282.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.41 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kaden Feagin — 48.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Hank Beatty — 8 rec, 143.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois (+0.210/play) vs Duke (+0.004/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	6	12	15	45
Duke Blue Devils	3	9	6	0	19

Scoring Map

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

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

+3OPP 23

OPP EZ

+3OPP 18

DUKEDuke Blue Devils

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Duke
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 40 yards
Illinois
Q1TD
KFKaden Feagin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Kaden Feagin rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Duke
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 40 yards
Illinois
Q2TD
CRCole Rusk
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Luke Altmyer pass to Cole Rusk for a touchdown (8 yards)
Duke
Q2TD
AAAndrel Anthony
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Darian Mensah pass to Andrel Anthony for a touchdown (5 yards)
Illinois
Q3TD
JBJustin Bowick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Luke Altmyer pass to Justin Bowick for a touchdown (4 yards)
Illinois
Q3TD
HBHank Beatty
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Hank Beatty rushes 25 yards for a touchdown
Duke
Q3TD
AAAndrel Anthony
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Darian Mensah pass to Andrel Anthony for a touchdown (6 yards)
Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
27-18
Field goal good from 35 yards
Illinois
Q4TD
CDCollin Dixon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-18
Luke Altmyer pass to Collin Dixon for a touchdown (2 yards)
Illinois
Q4TD
CVCa'Lil Valentine
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-18
Ca'Lil Valentine rushes 23 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 282.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +14.24 EPA
Darian Mensah (Duke) — 326.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +4.82 EPA
Henry Belin IV (Duke) — 22.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -2.38 EPA

Rushing

Kaden Feagin (Illinois) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
Ca'Lil Valentine (Illinois) — 44.0 yds · 1 TD +0.41 EPA
Jaquez Moore (Duke) — 30.0 yds +0.20 EPA

Receiving

Hank Beatty (Illinois) — 8 rec · 143.0 yds +0.94 EPA
Cooper Barkate (Duke) — 4 rec · 88.0 yds +1.14 EPA
Andrel Anthony (Duke) — 5 rec · 58.0 yds +1.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	35	62.9%	282	3	+0.41	+14.24
Darian Mensah	Duke	36	61.1%	326	2	+0.13	+4.82
Henry Belin IV	Duke	5	40.0%	22	0	-0.47	-2.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois	Duke
Plays	73	63
EPA / play	+0.210	+0.004
Total EPA	+15.34	+0.27
Success rate	41.1%	49.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.407	+0.060
Rush EPA / play	+0.029	-0.099
Yards	434	437

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Duke	8	37	-0.06	Field goal
Q1	Illinois	5	15	-2.63	Punt
Q1	Duke	3	8	-1.73	Punt
Q1	Illinois	10	20	-3.01	Rush TD
Q1	Duke	13	67	+2.55	Field goal
Q2	Illinois	12	90	+7.77	Pass TD
Q2	Duke	4	57	-1.43	Fumble
Q2	Illinois	6	8	-1.61	Punt
Q2	Duke	9	71	+4.18	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois	1	-1	-0.71	Ended
Q3	Illinois	11	70	+2.50	Pass TD
Q3	Duke	4	36	-3.19	Fumble
Q3	Illinois	4	61	+4.29	Rush TD
Q3	Duke	7	75	+6.90	Pass TD
Q3	Illinois	8	62	+0.97	Field goal
Q4	Duke	7	45	-1.28	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass to Andrel Anthony for a touchdown (6 yards) (+4.36 EPA)
Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Fumble (-4.33 EPA)
Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Fumble (-4.25 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Hudson Clement for 27 yards (3rd & 21) (+4.09 EPA)
Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass intercepted (-3.94 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Penalty (4th & 5) (+3.6 EPA)
Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass to Chase Tyler for 62 yards (1st & 10) (+3.38 EPA)
Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Fumble (-3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (45–19) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 282.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois at 0.21 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 Fighting Illini vs Duke Blue Devils?

Illinois Fighting Illini 45, Duke Blue Devils 19 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Duke Blue Devils?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 45–19.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Duke Blue Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752825.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) led passers with 282.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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