Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2006 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Ball State Cardinals 40–28 in Week 5, 2006. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 40, Ball State Cardinals 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	6	15	9	40
Ball State Cardinals	6	6	0	12	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nate Davis (2050) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +17.16 EPA
• Phil Horvath (2459) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +10.13 EPA
• Joey Lynch (2050) — 0.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.03 EPA

Rushing

• Garrett Wolfe (2459) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.13 EPA
• Miquale Lewis (2050) — 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Larry Bostic (2050) — 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA

Receiving

• Darius Hill (2050) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.63 EPA
• Britt Davis (2459) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.15 EPA
• Larry Bostic (2050) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Davis	2050	37	10.8%	0	4	+0.46	+17.16
Phil Horvath	2459	27	7.4%	0	2	+0.38	+10.13
Joey Lynch	2050	2	0.0%	0	0	+0.01	+0.03
TEAM	2050	2	0.0%	0	0	-3.17	-6.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	BALL
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	2050	10	0	+0.81	Ended
Q1	2459	5	0	-3.84	Fumble
Q1	2050	8	0	+8.49	Pass TD
Q1	2459	8	0	+2.52	Rush TD
Q1	2050	3	0	-3.44	Punt
Q2	2459	6	0	-2.61	Ended
Q2	2050	8	0	-0.09	Punt
Q2	2459	14	0	+3.74	Pass TD
Q2	2050	2	0	+0.25	Pass TD
Q3	2459	1	0	-0.30	Ended
Q3	2050	7	0	-3.17	Ended
Q3	2459	7	0	+4.45	Pass TD
Q3	2050	3	0	+0.15	Punt
Q3	2459	4	0	+2.43	Field goal
Q3	2050	4	0	-2.19	Punt
Q3	2459	5	0	+3.94	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Nate Davis pass complete to Terry Moss for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.22 EPA)
2. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Garrett Wolfe rush for 3 yards, fumbled at the NoIll 40, forced by Bryant Haines, recovered by Cortlan Booker at the NoIll 40. (-5.07 EPA)
3. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Joey Lynch, fumbled at the BalSt 36, recovered by Ken West at the BalSt 36. (-4.89 EPA)
4. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Nate Davis pass complete to Darius Hill for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.39 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Garrett Wolfe rush for 75 yards to the BalSt 11 for a 1ST down. (+4.07 EPA)
6. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Garrett Wolfe rush for 51 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.83 EPA)
7. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Garrett Wolfe rush for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.69 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Garrett Wolfe rush for 53 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.68 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (40–28) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Nate Davis (2050) — yds, 4 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 Ball State Cardinals?

Northern Illinois Huskies 40, Ball State Cardinals 28 in Week 5 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 40–28.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262732050.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Nate Davis (2050) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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