Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Central Michigan Chippewas: 2005 Week 10 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 31–28 in Week 10, 2005. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 31, Central Michigan Chippewas 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	0	0	0	31
Central Michigan Chippewas	0	0	0	0	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dan Nicholson (2459.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +11.24 EPA
• Kent Smith (2117.0) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +10.59 EPA
• Phil Horvath (2459.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +4.51 EPA

Rushing

• Ontario Sneed (2117.0) — 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Kent Smith (2117.0) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Adrian Davis (2459.0) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA

Receiving

• Sam Hurd (2459.0) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.59 EPA
• Justin Harper (2117.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Damien Linson (2117.0) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.73 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dan Nicholson	2459.0	28	7.1%	0	2	+0.40	+11.24
Kent Smith	2117.0	49	8.2%	0	4	+0.22	+10.59
Phil Horvath	2459.0	15	6.7%	0	1	+0.30	+4.51
Antowome Topps	2459.0	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.01	+0.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	CMU
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	2459.0	3	0	+0.60	Ended
Q1	2117.0	3	0	-5.07	Fumble
Q1	2459.0	4	0	-2.44	Punt
Q1	2117.0	10	0	+7.28	Pass TD
Q1	2459.0	6	0	-1.81	Punt
Q1	2117.0	12	0	-2.21	Ended
Q1	2459.0	1	0	+4.16	Pass TD
Q1	2459.0	9	0	+0.92	Ended
Q2	2459.0	5	0	+1.00	Field goal
Q2	2117.0	11	0	+2.40	Missed FG
Q2	2459.0	4	0	+7.03	Rush TD
Q2	2117.0	11	0	+5.93	Pass TD
Q2	2459.0	3	0	+1.06	Pass TD
Q3	2117.0	6	0	+1.51	Ended
Q3	2459.0	5	0	-2.42	Punt
Q3	2117.0	9	0	+0.10	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · 2117.0 · Rick Albreski 35 yard field goal MISSED. (-5.7 EPA)
2. Q1 · 2117.0 · Michael Jean rush for 52 yards to the NoIll 7 for a 1ST down. (+5.02 EPA)
3. Q3 · 2459.0 · Dan Nicholson pass complete to Sam Hurd for 79 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.45 EPA)
4. Q1 · 2459.0 · Phil Horvath pass complete to Sam Hurd for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.16 EPA)
5. Q2 · 2459.0 · Dan Nicholson pass complete to Jarret Carter for 44 yards to the CMich 3 for a 1ST down. (+4.12 EPA)
6. Q2 · 2117.0 · Kent Smith pass complete to Damien Linson for 31 yards to the NoIll 27 for a 1ST down. (+3.87 EPA)
7. Q2 · 2117.0 · Kent Smith pass complete to Jacob Brown for 8 yards to the CMich 35, Centrl Michigan penalty 23 yard pass interference accepted. (-3.87 EPA)
8. Q1 · 2117.0 · Kent Smith sacked by Craig Rusch, fumbled at the CMich 20, recovered by Craig Rusch at the CMich 20, tackled by Craig Rusch. (-3.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (31–28) in Week 10.
• Passing edge: Dan Nicholson (2459.0) — 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 Central Michigan Chippewas?

Northern Illinois Huskies 31, Central Michigan Chippewas 28 in Week 10 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 31–28.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=253092117.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Central Michigan Chippewas in passing?

Dan Nicholson (2459.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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