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Illinois State Redbirds vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers: 2025 Week 3 Recap

Redbirds defeat Panthers 42–30 in Week 3

Tommy Rittenhouse paced the box score as Redbirds closed out a 42–30 Week 3 finish.

Illinois State Redbirds 42 3-2 Winner
Final 42–30
Eastern Illinois Panthers 30 1-1
Winner
Illinois State Redbirds
Final score
42–30
Halftime
Illinois State Redbirds 18–9 Eastern Illinois Panthers
Top passer
Tommy Rittenhouse
FantasyHQ MVP
Tommy Rittenhouse

Top CFB performers · Redbirds

  • Tommy Rittenhouse 307.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +11.2 EPA
  • Wenkers Wright 94.0 yds · 3 TD +7.5 EPA
  • Victor Dawson 42.0 yds -3.5 EPA

Top CFB performers · Panthers

  • Connor Wolf 379.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +7.6 EPA
  • Charles Kellom 22.0 yds -9.8 EPA
  • Connor Wolf 14.0 yds +1.2 EPA
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Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated Eastern Illinois Panthers 42–30 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 42, Eastern Illinois Panthers 30.

Game summary

Illinois State Redbirds beat Eastern Illinois Panthers 42–30 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 307.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.32 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Charles Kellom — 22.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Daniel Sobkowicz — 6 rec, 95.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Illinois State (+0.171/play) vs Eastern Illinois (-0.033/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Illinois State Redbirds61261242
Eastern Illinois Panthers0901830

Scoring Map

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

ILSTIllinois State Redbirds
EIUEastern Illinois Panthers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Illinois State
    Q1TD
    WWWenkers Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Wenkers Wright rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  2. Illinois State
    Q2TD
    DSDaniel Sobkowicz

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for a touchdown (10 yards)

  3. Eastern Illinois
    Q2TD
    CNCJ Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Connor Wolf pass to CJ Nelson for a touchdown (75 yards)

  4. Eastern Illinois
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 26
    Score
    12-9

    Field goal good from 43 yards

  5. Illinois State
    Q2TD
    LMLuke Mailander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-9

    Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Luke Mailander for a touchdown (46 yards)

  6. Illinois State
    Q3TD
    WWWenkers Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-9

    Wenkers Wright rushes 18 yards for a touchdown

  7. Eastern Illinois
    Q4TD
    CWCooper Willman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-15

    Connor Wolf pass to Cooper Willman for a touchdown (18 yards)

  8. Eastern Illinois
    Q4TD
    CNCJ Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-21

    Connor Wolf pass to CJ Nelson for a touchdown (51 yards)

  9. Illinois State
    Q4TD
    WWWenkers Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-21

    Wenkers Wright rushes 16 yards for a touchdown

  10. Illinois State
    Q4TD
    DSDaniel Sobkowicz

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-21

    Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for a touchdown (22 yards)

  11. Eastern Illinois
    Q4TD
    DSDeAirious Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-27

    Connor Wolf pass to DeAirious Smith for a touchdown (9 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 307.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +11.16 EPA
  • Connor Wolf (Eastern Illinois) — 379.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +7.61 EPA

Rushing

  • Charles Kellom (Eastern Illinois) — 22.0 yds -0.65 EPA
  • Wenkers Wright (Illinois State) — 94.0 yds · 3 TD +0.54 EPA
  • Victor Dawson (Illinois State) — 42.0 yds -0.29 EPA

Receiving

  • Daniel Sobkowicz (Illinois State) — 6 rec · 95.0 yds +0.10 EPA
  • CJ Nelson (Eastern Illinois) — 7 rec · 194.0 yds +1.58 EPA
  • Cooper Willman (Eastern Illinois) — 5 rec · 86.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Tommy RittenhouseIllinois State3568.6%3073+0.32+11.16
Connor WolfEastern Illinois4459.1%3794+0.17+7.61

Team EPA comparison

StatIllinois StateEastern Illinois
Plays7270
EPA / play+0.171-0.033
Total EPA+12.32-2.34
Success rate45.8%31.4%
Pass EPA / play+0.319+0.173
Rush EPA / play+0.031-0.383
Yards493431

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Eastern Illinois835-3.22Ended
Q1Illinois State859+4.64Rush TD
Q1Eastern Illinois413-2.26Punt
Q1Illinois State36-2.35Punt
Q1Eastern Illinois422-2.63Interception
Q1Illinois State1151+3.58Pass TD
Q2Eastern Illinois175+6.84Pass TD
Q2Illinois State417-2.19Punt
Q2Eastern Illinois35-2.04Punt
Q2Illinois State520-1.68Punt
Q2Eastern Illinois519-0.70Punt
Q2Illinois State43-4.91Ended
Q2Eastern Illinois610-2.81Field goal
Q2Illinois State465+5.93Pass TD
Q2Eastern Illinois1-10.00Ended
Q3Illinois State37-2.20Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Connor Wolf pass to CJ Nelson for a touchdown (75 yards) (+6.84 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Luke Mailander for a touchdown (46 yards) (+5.71 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Connor Wolf pass to CJ Nelson for a touchdown (51 yards) (+4.62 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for a touchdown (22 yards) (+4.29 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Connor Wolf pass intercepted (-3.99 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Connor Wolf pass to DeAirious Smith for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.57 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Scotty Presson Jr. for 30 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.54 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Connor Wolf pass to DeAirious Smith for 16 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.52 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (42–30) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 307.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: Illinois State at 0.171 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 Eastern Illinois Panthers?

Illinois State Redbirds 42, Eastern Illinois Panthers 30 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 42–30.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767173.

Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers in passing?

Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) led passers with 307.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Illinois State Redbirds

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

Eastern Illinois Panthers

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

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