Troy Vikings 21–34 Northern Illinois Huskies: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2004

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Troy Vikings 34–21 in Week 1, 2004. Final score: Troy Vikings 21, Northern Illinois Huskies 34.

Game summary

Northern Illinois Huskies beat Troy Vikings 34–21 in Week 1 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Josh Haldi (2459) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.32 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: DeWhitt Betterson — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jason Samples () — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Troy Vikings	12	0	0	6	21
Northern Illinois Huskies	12	9	3	6	34

Scoring Map

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

HVCCTroy Vikings

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 22

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NIU
Q1TD
JHJosh Haldi
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Josh Haldi (NIU) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.
NIU
Q1TD
GWGarrett Wolfe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Garrett Wolfe (NIU) rushed left side for a 50 yard touchdown.
TROY
Q1TD
JRJermaine Richardson ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
D.T. McDowell (TSU) pass right side complete to Jermaine Richardson (TSU) for a 23 yard touchdown.
TROY
Q1TD
DMD.T. McDowell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
D.T. McDowell (TSU) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.
NIU
Q2TD
JHJosh Haldi
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Josh Haldi (NIU) rushed right side for a 1 yard touchdown.
NIU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
12-21
30 yard field goal by Chris Nendick (NIU) is good.
NIU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
12-24
39 yard field goal by Chris Nendick (NIU) is good.
TROY
Q4TD
DMD.T. McDowell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
D.T. McDowell (TSU) rushed right side for a 4 yard touchdown.
NIU
Q4TD
AHA.J. Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
A.J. Harris (NIU) rushed right side for a 4 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Josh Haldi (2459) — 0.0 yds · +0.32 EPA/play +3.83 EPA
Jason Samples (2653) — 0.0 yds · -0.64 EPA/play -1.28 EPA
D.T. McDowell (2653) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.15 EPA/play -2.47 EPA

Rushing

DeWhitt Betterson (2653) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
A.J. Harris (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
Garrett Wolfe (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA

Receiving

Jason Samples () (2653) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.36 EPA
Marcus Perez () (2459) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.58 EPA
Dan Sheldon () (2459) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Josh Haldi	2459	12	0.0%	0	+0.32	+3.83
Jason Samples	2653	2	0.0%	0	-0.64	-1.28
D.T. McDowell	2653	16	6.2%	1	-0.15	-2.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TROY	NIU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	2653	3	-3.18	Ended
Q1	2459	5	+2.69	Rush TD
Q1	2653	2	-0.85	Interception
Q1	2459	3	+6.19	Rush TD
Q1	2653	7	+5.36	Pass TD
Q1	2459	3	-1.35	Ended
Q1	2653	11	+3.75	Rush TD
Q2	2459	6	+5.68	Rush TD
Q2	2653	3	-2.76	Ended
Q2	2459	7	-2.65	Missed FG
Q2	2653	3	-3.00	Ended
Q2	2459	2	-1.84	Field goal
Q2	2459	1	+3.86	Ended
Q2	2653	3	-0.80	Ended
Q3	2459	9	+3.15	Ended
Q3	2653	2	-0.43	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Troy Vikings · D.T. McDowell (TSU) pass across the middle intercepted by Lionel Hickenbottom (NIU). Returned for 17 yards. (-5.36 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Garrett Wolfe (NIU) rushed left side for a 50 yard touchdown. (+5.03 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · A.J. Harris (NIU) rushed left side for 2 yards. (+3.86 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Josh Haldi (NIU) pass left side complete to Shatone Powers (NIU) for 47 yards. (+3.8 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Huskies fumble by Jake Nordin (NIU), recovered by Jake Nordin (NIU), advanced for no gain. (+3.79 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · 15 yard penalty on Trojans. (+3.76 EPA)
Q2 · Troy Vikings · Trojans fumble by D.T. McDowell (TSU), recovered by D.T. McDowell (TSU), advanced for no gain. (+3.64 EPA)
Q4 · Troy Vikings · D.T. McDowell (TSU) pass incomplete across the middle.; turnover on downs. (-3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (34–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Josh Haldi (2459) — yds.
EPA edge: TROY at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Troy Vikings vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Troy Vikings 21, Northern Illinois Huskies 34 in Week 1 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Troy Vikings vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 21–34.

Where can I find the Troy Vikings vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=243652653.

Who led Troy Vikings vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Josh Haldi (2459) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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