Northern Illinois Huskies 17–33 Michigan Wolverines: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2005

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 33–17 in Week 1, 2005. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 17, Michigan Wolverines 33.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines rolled past Northern Illinois Huskies 33–17 in Week 1 of the 2005 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Chad Henne (130.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.35 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Mike Hart — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jason Avant — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	0	0	0	17
Michigan Wolverines	0	0	0	0	33

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 21

MICHMichigan Wolverines

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

130.0
Q1TD
MHMike Hart
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Chad Henne pass complete to Mike Hart for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2459.0
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
0-0
Chris Nendick 24 yard field goal GOOD.
130.0
Q1TD
JAJason Avant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Chad Henne pass complete to Jason Avant for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
130.0
Q2TD
KGKevin Grady
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Kevin Grady rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
130.0
Q2TD
MHMike Hart
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Mike Hart rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2459.0
Q2TD
GWGarrett Wolfe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Garrett Wolfe rush for 76 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2459.0
Q4TD
AHAJ Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
AJ Harris rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
130.0
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
0-0
Garrett Rivas 23 yard field goal GOOD.
130.0
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
0-0
Garrett Rivas 38 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Chad Henne (130.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +10.52 EPA
Phil Horvath (2459.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +1.83 EPA
Matt Gutierrez (130.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.61 EPA/play +0.61 EPA

Rushing

Mike Hart (130.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA
Garrett Wolfe (2459.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.35 EPA
AJ Harris (2459.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.30 EPA

Receiving

Jason Avant (130.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.27 EPA
Mike Hart (130.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
Shatone Powers (2459.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chad Henne	130.0	30	6.7%	2	+0.35	+10.52
Phil Horvath	2459.0	24	0.0%	0	+0.08	+1.83
Matt Gutierrez	130.0	1	0.0%	0	+0.61	+0.61
TEAM	2459.0	1	0.0%	0	+0.58	+0.58
TEAM	130.0	1	0.0%	0	-1.86	-1.86

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	MICH
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	2459.0	1	-0.95	Ended
Q1	130.0	1	+2.60	Pass TD
Q1	130.0	5	+2.13	Ended
Q1	2459.0	15	+3.66	Field goal
Q1	130.0	14	+4.77	Pass TD
Q2	2459.0	1	-1.82	Ended
Q2	130.0	9	+2.85	Rush TD
Q2	2459.0	2	0.00	Fumble
Q2	130.0	1	-0.17	Ended
Q2	2459.0	1	+0.73	Ended
Q2	130.0	5	-1.18	Missed FG
Q2	2459.0	3	-2.42	Punt
Q2	130.0	11	+4.03	Rush TD
Q2	2459.0	5	+7.06	Rush TD
Q3	130.0	4	-3.77	Fumble
Q3	2459.0	3	-3.11	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · 2459.0 · Garrett Wolfe rush for 76 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.62 EPA)
Q4 · 2459.0 · Phil Horvath rush for a loss of 8 yards, fumbled by Phil Horvath at the NNS 34, forced by Lamarr Woodley, recovered by Team to the NNS 34, tackled by Lamarr Woodley. (-5.05 EPA)
Q3 · 130.0 · Kevin Grady rush for 2 yards, fumbled by Kevin Grady at the NNS 2, recovered by Team to the NNS 2. (-4.01 EPA)
Q3 · 2459.0 · Chris Nendick 35 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-3.97 EPA)
Q2 · 2459.0 · Phil Horvath pass complete to Garrett Wolfe for 18 yards, fumbled by Garrett Wolfe at the MMK 13, forced by Patrick Massey, recovered by Team to the MMK 13, tackled by Patrick Massey. (-3.93 EPA)
Q2 · 2459.0 · Phil Horvath pass complete to Shatone Powers for 14 yards to the MMK 46 for a 1ST DOWN, MICHIGAN PENALTY 15 yard roughing passer ACCEPTED. (+3.93 EPA)
Q2 · 130.0 · Kevin Grady punt for 40 yards, returned by Shatone Powers for no gain to the NNS 13, fumbled by Shatone Powers at the NNS 13, recovered by Team. (+3.81 EPA)
Q3 · 2459.0 · Phil Horvath pass complete to Jake Nordin for 6 yards, fumbled by Jake Nordin at the NNS 37, forced by Chris Graham, recovered by Team to the NNS 37, tackled by Chris Graham. (-3.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (33–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Chad Henne (130.0) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: NIU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northern Illinois Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines?

Northern Illinois Huskies 17, Michigan Wolverines 33 in Week 1 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 17–33.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252460130.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Chad Henne (130.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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