Western Illinois Leathernecks 17–56 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2004

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 56–17 in Week 2, 2004. Final score: Western Illinois Leathernecks 17, Nebraska Cornhuskers 56.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers dominated Western Illinois Leathernecks 56–17 in Week 2 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Joe Dailey (158) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.41 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Travis Glasford — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Matt Herian () — 2 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Illinois Leathernecks	0	3	12	0	17
Nebraska Cornhuskers	12	24	6	6	56

Scoring Map

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

WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

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NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NEB
Q1TD
MHMatt Herian ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Joe Dailey (NEB) pass left side complete to Matt Herian (NEB) for a 5 yard touchdown.
NEB
Q1TD
JDJoe Dailey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Joe Dailey (NEB) rushed up the middle for a 6 yard touchdown.
WIU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
3-12
24 yard field goal by Justin Langan (WIU) is good.
NEB
Q2TD
TGTierre Green
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Tierre Green (NEB) rushed up the middle for a 28 yard touchdown.
NEB
Q2TD
WAWillie Amos ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-24
Joe Dailey (NEB) pass left side complete to Willie Amos (NEB) for a 18 yard touchdown.
NEB
Q2TD
MHMatt Herian ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-30
Joe Dailey (NEB) pass right side complete to Matt Herian (NEB) for a 22 yard touchdown.
NEB
Q2TD
WAWillie Amos ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-36
Joe Dailey (NEB) pass across the middle complete to Willie Amos (NEB) for a 36 yard touchdown.
WIU
Q3TD
BMBoomer Moore ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-36
Adam Smith (WIU) pass across the middle complete to Boomer Moore (WIU) for a 6 yard touchdown.
WIU
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
Kickoff returned by James Norris (WIU) for a 98 yard touchdown.
NEB
Q3TD
JDJoe Dailey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-42
Joe Dailey (NEB) rushed right side for a 10 yard touchdown.
NEB
Q4TD
TGTierre Green
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-48
Tierre Green (NEB) rushed up the middle for a 34 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Joe Dailey (158) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +8.92 EPA
Adam Smith (2710) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +0.83 EPA
Josh Goodman (158) — 0.0 yds · -1.32 EPA/play -1.32 EPA

Rushing

Travis Glasford (2710) — 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA
Cory Ross (158) — 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA
Brandon Jackson (158) — 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Receiving

Matt Herian () (158) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.23 EPA
Travis Glasford () (2710) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
Reggie Gray () (2710) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.84 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Dailey	158	22	18.2%	4	+0.41	+8.92
Adam Smith	2710	19	5.3%	1	+0.04	+0.83
Josh Goodman	158	1	0.0%	0	-1.32	-1.32
Steve LaFalce	2710	19	0.0%	0	-0.10	-1.80

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WIU	NEB
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	158	1	+0.74	Ended
Q1	2710	1	-0.80	Ended
Q1	158	4	-2.30	Ended
Q1	2710	4	-2.60	Fumble
Q1	158	2	+2.04	Ended
Q1	158	9	+5.35	Pass TD
Q1	2710	1	-1.59	Ended
Q1	158	4	+0.05	Ended
Q1	2710	4	+0.53	Ended
Q1	158	6	+4.67	Rush TD
Q2	158	1	+0.72	Ended
Q2	2710	4	+1.26	Field goal
Q2	2710	2	-1.25	Ended
Q2	2710	6	-0.26	Ended
Q2	158	5	+7.46	Rush TD
Q2	2710	2	-0.91	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Kickoff returned by James Norris (WIU) for a 98 yard touchdown. (+8.98 EPA)
Q2 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Steve LaFalce (WIU) pass across the middle intercepted by Daniel Bullocks (NEB). Returned for 57 yards. (-6.92 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Cornhuskers fumble by Kade Pittman (NEB), recovered by Mike McLaughlin (WIU), returned for no gain. (-6.26 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Leathernecks fumble by Adam Smith (WIU), recovered by Jay Moore (NEB), returned for no gain. (-6.11 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tierre Green (NEB) rushed up the middle for a 34 yard touchdown. (+5.71 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Kickoff returned by James Norris (WIU) for 75 yards. (+5.61 EPA)
Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Cornhuskers fumble by Kade Pittman (NEB), recovered by Boomer Moore (WIU), returned for no gain. (-4.92 EPA)
Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Adam Smith (WIU) pass across the middle complete to Reggie Gray (WIU) for 48 yards. (+4.89 EPA)

Key takeaways

Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (56–17) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Joe Dailey (158) — yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: WIU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Western Illinois Leathernecks 17, Nebraska Cornhuskers 56 in Week 2 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 17–56.

Where can I find the Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242480158.

Who led Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Joe Dailey (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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