Northern Illinois Huskies vs. TCU Horned Frogs: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

TCU Horned Frogs defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 37–7 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 7, TCU Horned Frogs 37.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	0	0	0	7
TCU Horned Frogs	6	9	12	12	37

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jeff Ballard (2628) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +6.21 EPA
• Ryan Morris (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.95 EPA/play -0.95 EPA
• Dan Nicholson (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.81 EPA/play -15.34 EPA

Rushing

• Garrett Wolfe (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.55 EPA
• Lonta Hobbs (2628) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
• Aaron Brown (2628) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Quentily Harmon (2628) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.86 EPA
• Lonta Hobbs (2628) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.38 EPA
• Derek Moore (2628) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jeff Ballard	2628	30	3.3%	0	1	+0.21	+6.21
Ryan Morris	2459	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.95	-0.95
Dan Nicholson	2459	19	0.0%	0	0	-0.81	-15.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	TCU
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	2628	5	0	+1.91	Ended
Q1	2459	3	0	-3.77	Punt
Q1	2628	5	0	-1.33	Punt
Q1	2459	3	0	-3.06	Punt
Q1	2628	3	0	-3.43	Punt
Q1	2459	3	0	-2.81	Punt
Q1	2628	3	0	+1.13	Rush TD
Q1	2459	3	0	-1.45	Punt
Q2	2628	11	0	+1.85	Field goal
Q2	2628	7	0	-3.14	Ended
Q2	2459	5	0	+1.41	Missed FG
Q2	2628	2	0	-0.88	Punt
Q2	2459	3	0	-2.61	Punt
Q2	2628	4	0	-2.49	Punt
Q2	2459	3	0	-2.38	Punt
Q2	2628	9	0	+0.89	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · TCU Horned Frogs · Brian Cortney punt blocked for a loss of 11 yards, lateral to John Tranchitella for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-7.46 EPA)
2. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Dan Nicholson pass complete to Matt Simon for 62 yards to the TCU 27 for a 1ST down. (+6.02 EPA)
3. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Tcu penalty 15 yard personal foul on Jared Retkofsky accepted. (+4.43 EPA)
4. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Dan Nicholson pass complete to Jarret Carter for 4 yards to the TCU 18. (-4.26 EPA)
5. Q2 · TCU Horned Frogs · Jeff Ballard rush for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.99 EPA)
6. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Dan Nicholson pass intercepted by Torrey Stewart at the TCU 15, returned for 1 yard to the TCU 16. (-2.63 EPA)
7. Q2 · TCU Horned Frogs · Jeff Ballard rush for no gain to the NoIll 41. (-2.63 EPA)
8. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Tcu penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play. (+2.61 EPA)

Key takeaways

• TCU Horned Frogs controlled the final (37–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jeff Ballard (2628) — yds, 1 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 TCU Horned Frogs?

Northern Illinois Huskies 7, TCU Horned Frogs 37 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs TCU Horned Frogs?

TCU Horned Frogs won with a final score of 7–37.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs TCU Horned Frogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=263532628.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs TCU Horned Frogs in passing?

Jeff Ballard (2628) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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