Illinois State Redbirds vs. Murray State Racers: 2025 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated Murray State Racers 46–32 in Week 7, 2025. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 46, Murray State Racers 32.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois State Redbirds	18	9	12	3	46
Murray State Racers	3	12	6	6	32

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 332.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.82 EPA/play +21.28 EPA
• Jim Ogle (Murray State) — 274.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +11.39 EPA
• Baxter Wright (Murray State) — 16.0 yds · +0.65 EPA/play +1.29 EPA

Rushing

• Wenkers Wright (Illinois State) — 60.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Jawaun Northington (Murray State) — 71.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Victor Dawson (Illinois State) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD +0.60 EPA

Receiving

• Lucas Desjardins (Murray State) — 8 rec · 95.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Daniel Sobkowicz (Illinois State) — 8 rec · 162.0 yds +1.22 EPA
• Darius Cannon (Murray State) — 9 rec · 86.0 yds +0.82 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Rittenhouse	Illinois State	26	80.8%	332	4	+0.82	+21.28
Jim Ogle	Murray State	38	57.9%	274	1	+0.30	+11.39
Baxter Wright	Murray State	2	50.0%	16	0	+0.65	+1.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois State	Murray State
Plays	65	72
EPA / play	+0.419	+0.306
Total EPA	+27.21	+22.03
Success rate	58.5%	47.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.819	+0.317
Rush EPA / play	+0.152	+0.292
Yards	513	464

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Murray State	3	1	-2.99	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	9	61	+4.90	Rush TD
Q1	Murray State	8	32	-0.91	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	7	85	+6.39	Pass TD
Q1	Murray State	7	56	+1.15	Field goal
Q1	Illinois State	1	12	+1.91	Rush TD
Q1	Murray State	6	26	-3.88	Ended
Q2	Illinois State	2	51	+3.22	Pass TD
Q2	Murray State	14	77	+9.66	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois State	4	14	-1.74	Punt
Q2	Murray State	11	56	+7.07	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois State	3	45	+1.37	Field goal
Q3	Illinois State	8	75	+5.28	Pass TD
Q3	Murray State	9	81	+7.97	Rush TD
Q3	Illinois State	8	79	+5.49	Pass TD
Q3	Murray State	6	83	+8.68	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Tommy Rittenhouse pass to Seth Glatz for a touchdown (52 yards) (+4.0 EPA)
2. Q2 · Murray State Racers · Jim Ogle rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.6 EPA)
3. Q3 · Murray State Racers · Jim Ogle pass to J'Kalon Carter for 48 yards (1st & 10) (+3.51 EPA)
4. Q3 · Murray State Racers · Jim Ogle pass to Darius Cannon for 18 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.46 EPA)
5. Q2 · Murray State Racers · Jim Ogle pass to Lucas Desjardins for 4 yards (4th & 2) (+3.41 EPA)
6. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Kickoff (+3.21 EPA)
7. Q1 · Murray State Racers · Jordan Washington rushes for 24 yards (2nd & 7) (+2.79 EPA)
8. Q2 · Murray State Racers · Jim Ogle rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+2.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (46–32) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 332.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Illinois State at 0.419 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 Murray State Racers?

Illinois State Redbirds 46, Murray State Racers 32 in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs Murray State Racers?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 46–32.

Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs Murray State Racers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767439.

Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs Murray State Racers in passing?

Tommy Rittenhouse (Illinois State) led passers with 332.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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