Northern Illinois Huskies 20–23 Maryland Terrapins: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2004

Quick answer

Maryland Terrapins defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 23–20 in Week 2, 2004. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 20, Maryland Terrapins 23.

Game summary

Maryland Terrapins edged Northern Illinois Huskies 23–20 in Week 2 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Phil Horvath (2459) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.43 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: A.J. Harris — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Vernon Davis () — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	0	6	3	20
Maryland Terrapins	2	9	9	9	23

Scoring Map

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

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

+3OPP 26

+3OPP 17

OPP EZ

+3OPP 28

+3OPP 4

MDMaryland Terrapins

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MD
Q1Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
0-2
Huskies safety.
MD
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
0-5
43 yard field goal by Nick Novak (MARY) is good.
MD
Q2TD
SMSammy Maldonado
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-11
Sammy Maldonado (MARY) rushed right side for a 9 yard touchdown.
MD
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
0-14
34 yard field goal by Nick Novak (MARY) is good.
NIU
Q3TD
GWGarrett Wolfe ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-14
Phil Horvath (NIU) pass left side complete to Garrett Wolfe (NIU) for a 4 yard touchdown.
MD
Q3TD
JAJosh Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-20
Josh Allen (MARY) rushed left side for a 1 yard touchdown.
MD
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-26
Terrapins fumble by Joel Statham (MARY), recovered by Jason Hawkins (NIU), returned for a 85 yard touchdown.
MD
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
6-29
45 yard field goal by Nick Novak (MARY) is good.
NIU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
9-29
21 yard field goal by Chris Nendick (NIU) is good.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Phil Horvath (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +11.59 EPA
Joel Statham (120) — 0.0 yds · +0.22 EPA/play +4.11 EPA
Josh Haldi (2459) — 0.0 yds · -1.57 EPA/play -1.57 EPA

Rushing

A.J. Harris (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
Josh Allen (120) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
Sammy Maldonado (120) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA

Receiving

Vernon Davis () (120) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA
Brad Cieslak () (2459) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA
Sam Hurd () (2459) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Phil Horvath	2459	27	3.7%	1	+0.43	+11.59
Joel Statham	120	19	0.0%	0	+0.22	+4.11
Josh Haldi	2459	1	0.0%	0	-1.57	-1.57

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	MD
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	120	1	+0.55	Ended
Q1	120	2	+1.63	Ended
Q1	2459	3	+3.03	Ended
Q1	2459	3	-3.33	Ended
Q1	120	5	-0.62	Ended
Q1	2459	6	-0.62	Ended
Q1	120	1	-2.22	Safety
Q1	120	1	+0.17	Ended
Q1	2459	3	-2.32	Ended
Q1	120	1	-0.45	Fumble
Q1	2459	3	-2.72	Ended
Q1	120	7	-3.88	Ended
Q2	2459	3	-0.03	Ended
Q2	120	6	+0.69	Ended
Q2	2459	7	-0.70	Ended
Q2	120	2	+1.36	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Maryland Terrapins · Terrapins fumble by Joel Statham (MARY), recovered by Jason Hawkins (NIU), returned for a 85 yard touchdown. (-11.49 EPA)
Q1 · Maryland Terrapins · Terrapins fumble by Joel Statham (MARY), recovered by Jason Hawkins (NIU), returned for no gain. (-6.04 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Phil Horvath (NIU) pass right side intercepted by D'Qwell Jackson (MARY). Returned for 34 yards. (-5.32 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Phil Horvath (NIU) pass left side complete to Dan Sheldon (NIU) for 24 yards. (+4.54 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Phil Horvath (NIU) pass right side intercepted by D'Qwell Jackson (MARY). Returned for no gain. (-4.13 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · A.J. Harris (NIU) rushed up the middle for 11 yards. (+3.69 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · A.J. Harris (NIU) rushed right side for 32 yards. (+3.04 EPA)
Q1 · Maryland Terrapins · Huskies safety. (-2.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

Maryland Terrapins controlled the final (23–20) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Phil Horvath (2459) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: NIU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northern Illinois Huskies vs Maryland Terrapins?

Northern Illinois Huskies 20, Maryland Terrapins 23 in Week 2 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Maryland Terrapins?

Maryland Terrapins won with a final score of 20–23.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Maryland Terrapins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242480120.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Maryland Terrapins in passing?

Phil Horvath (2459) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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