Northern Illinois Huskies 37–38 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2005

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 38–37 in Week 2, 2005. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 37, Northwestern Wildcats 38.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats edged Northern Illinois Huskies 38–37 in Week 2 of the 2005 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Phil Horvath (2459.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.50 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Garrett Wolfe — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving leader: Sam Hurd — 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	37
Northwestern Wildcats	0	0	0	0	38

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 16

+3OPP 15

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

2459.0
Q1TD
GWGarrett Wolfe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Garrett Wolfe rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
77.0
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
0-0
Joel Howells 33 yard field goal GOOD.
77.0
Q2TD
TSTyrell Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Tyrell Sutton rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2459.0
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Andy Dittbenner punt for 39 yards, returned by Marquice Cole for 81 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
77.0
Q2TD
TSTyrell Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Tyrell Sutton rush for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2459.0
Q2TD
GWGarrett Wolfe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Garrett Wolfe rush for 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2459.0
Q3TD
GWGarrett Wolfe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Garrett Wolfe rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
77.0
Q3TD
TSTyrell Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Tyrell Sutton rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2459.0
Q3TD
AHAJ Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
AJ Harris rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2459.0
Q4TD
SHSam Hurd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Phil Horvath pass complete to Sam Hurd for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
77.0
Q4TD
TSTyrell Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Tyrell Sutton rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2459.0
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
0-0
Chris Nendick 32 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Phil Horvath (2459.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +13.44 EPA
Brett Basanez (77.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.46 EPA/play +10.65 EPA
AJ Harris (2459.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.85 EPA/play -0.85 EPA

Rushing

Garrett Wolfe (2459.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.35 EPA
Tyrell Sutton (77.0) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD +0.21 EPA
Brett Basanez (77.0) — 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Receiving

Sam Hurd (2459.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.39 EPA
Shaun Herbert (77.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.60 EPA
Jonathan Fields (77.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Phil Horvath	2459.0	27	3.7%	1	+0.50	+13.44
Brett Basanez	77.0	23	0.0%	0	+0.46	+10.65
AJ Harris	2459.0	1	0.0%	0	-0.85	-0.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	NU
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	77.0	2	-0.28	Ended
Q1	2459.0	4	-5.93	Interception
Q1	77.0	2	-1.71	Fumble
Q1	2459.0	8	+4.26	Rush TD
Q1	77.0	10	+0.84	Field goal
Q1	2459.0	4	-4.62	Fumble
Q1	77.0	1	-1.02	Ended
Q1	2459.0	2	+2.15	Ended
Q1	77.0	2	-2.25	Ended
Q2	2459.0	2	-1.20	Punt
Q2	77.0	8	+4.12	Rush TD
Q2	2459.0	4	-0.16	Punt
Q2	2459.0	5	-2.33	Touchdown
Q2	77.0	8	+6.96	Rush TD
Q2	2459.0	4	+3.83	Rush TD
Q2	77.0	6	+0.68	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · 2459.0 · AJ Harris rush for no gain, fumbled at the NWest 41, recovered by Team, returned by Team for no gain, Tim McGarigle for no gain at the NWest 41. (-6.64 EPA)
Q2 · 2459.0 · Andy Dittbenner punt for 39 yards, returned by Marquice Cole for 81 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-6.14 EPA)
Q1 · 2459.0 · Phil Horvath pass intercepted by Marquice Cole at the NoIll 43, returned for 18 yards to the NoIll 25. (-5.95 EPA)
Q1 · 77.0 · Tyrell Sutton rush for 3 yards, fumbled at the NoIll 26, forced by Team, recovered by Team, returned by Team for no gain, Phil Brown for no gain at the NoIll 26. (-5.12 EPA)
Q2 · 77.0 · Joel Howells 30 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-4.81 EPA)
Q1 · 77.0 · Jonathan Fields rush for a loss of 3 yards to the NoIll 21. (-4.78 EPA)
Q4 · 2459.0 · Phil Horvath pass complete to Sam Hurd for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.32 EPA)
Q4 · 77.0 · Ryan Pederson rush for no gain to the NoIll 1. (-4.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (38–37) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Phil Horvath (2459.0) — 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 Northwestern Wildcats?

Northern Illinois Huskies 37, Northwestern Wildcats 38 in Week 2 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 37–38.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252530077.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Phil Horvath (2459.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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