Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Iowa State Cyclones: 2004 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 48–41 in Week 4, 2004. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 41, Iowa State Cyclones 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	12	18	12	12	41
Iowa State Cyclones	6	6	0	12	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bret Meyer (66) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +6.81 EPA
• Phil Horvath (2459) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +5.95 EPA
• Austin Flynn (66) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +0.64 EPA

Rushing

• A.J. Harris (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.43 EPA
• Stevie Hicks (66) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Garrett Wolfe (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Dan Sheldon () (2459) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.73 EPA
• Jon Davis () (66) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.43 EPA
• Todd Bly (66) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +2.73 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bret Meyer	66	14	14.3%	0	2	+0.49	+6.81
Phil Horvath	2459	29	13.8%	0	4	+0.20	+5.95
Austin Flynn	66	12	8.3%	0	1	+0.05	+0.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	ISU
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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2459	2	0	-0.56	Ended
Q1	66	2	0	-1.42	Ended
Q1	2459	7	0	+6.54	Rush TD
Q1	66	1	0	+3.06	Pass TD
Q1	2459	2	0	-1.96	Ended
Q1	66	1	0	-1.64	Ended
Q1	2459	1	0	-1.36	Ended
Q1	66	4	0	-0.18	Ended
Q1	2459	6	0	-9.84	Touchdown
Q1	2459	1	0	-0.02	Ended
Q2	66	3	0	-0.37	Interception
Q2	2459	5	0	+5.30	Pass TD
Q2	66	2	0	-1.49	Ended
Q2	2459	1	0	-1.35	Ended
Q2	2459	2	0	-1.02	Ended
Q2	66	2	0	-1.56	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Phil Horvath (NIU) pass left side intercepted by Nik Moser (ISU). Returned for a 35 yard touchdown. (-7.32 EPA)
2. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Phil Horvath (NIU) pass across the middle intercepted by Matt Robertson (ISU). Returned for a 20 yard touchdown. (-7.05 EPA)
3. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Phil Horvath (NIU) pass across the middle complete to Dan Sheldon (NIU) for a 42 yard touchdown. (+6.1 EPA)
4. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Bret Meyer (ISU) pass right side intercepted by Ray Smith (NIU). Returned for 14 yards. (-4.96 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Huskies punt blocked, recovered by Lamarcus Hicks (ISU), advanced for a touchdown. (-4.93 EPA)
6. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Phil Horvath (NIU) pass across the middle complete to Marcus Perez (NIU) for 38 yards. (+4.7 EPA)
7. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Bret Meyer (ISU) pass right side complete to Todd Blythe (ISU) for a 47 yard touchdown. (+4.14 EPA)
8. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · A.J. Harris (NIU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard; turnover on downs. (-4.07 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (48–41) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Bret Meyer (66) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: NIU at 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 Northern Illinois Huskies vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Northern Illinois Huskies 41, Iowa State Cyclones 48 in Week 4 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 41–48.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Iowa State Cyclones box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242620066.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

Bret Meyer (66) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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