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Temple Owls vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2006 Week 8 Recap

Huskies defeat Owls 43–21 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Temple Owls vs. Northern Illinois Huskies (Week 8).

Temple Owls 21 0-6
Final 21–43
Northern Illinois Huskies 43 5-4 Winner
Winner
Northern Illinois Huskies
Final score
21–43
Halftime
Temple Owls 0–15 Northern Illinois Huskies
Top passer
Phil Horvath

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Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Temple Owls 43–21 in Week 8, 2006. Final score: Temple Owls 21, Northern Illinois Huskies 43.

Game summary

Northern Illinois Huskies rolled past Temple Owls 43–21 in Week 8 of the 2006 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Phil Horvath (2459) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.36 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Garrett Wolfe — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Travis Shelton — 2 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Temple Owls0012621
Northern Illinois Huskies9618343

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

TEMTemple Owls
NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NIU
    Q1TD
    MSMatt Simon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Phil Horvath pass complete to Matt Simon for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NIU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 19
    Score
    0-9

    Chris Nendick 36 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. NIU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 5
    Score
    0-12

    Chris Nendick 22 yard field goal GOOD.

  4. NIU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 7
    Score
    0-15

    Chris Nendick 24 yard field goal GOOD.

  5. TEM
    Q3TD
    TSTravis Shelton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-15

    Adam DiMichele pass complete to Travis Shelton for 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. TEM
    Q3TD
    TSTravis Shelton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-15

    Adam DiMichele pass complete to Travis Shelton for 65 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  7. NIU
    Q3TD
    BDBritt Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-21

    Dan Nicholson pass complete to Britt Davis for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NIU
    Q3TD
    JCJarret Carter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-27

    Dan Nicholson pass complete to Jarret Carter for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  9. NIU
    Q3TD
    GTGreg Turner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-33

    Phil Horvath pass complete to Greg Turner for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  10. TEM
    Q4TD
    SMSteve Maneri

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-33

    Adam DiMichele pass complete to Steve Maneri for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  11. NIU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 4
    Score
    18-36

    Chris Nendick 21 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Phil Horvath (2459) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +9.72 EPA
  • Adam DiMichele (218) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +5.78 EPA
  • Dan Nicholson (2459) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +5.78 EPA

Rushing

  • Garrett Wolfe (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA
  • Tim Brown (218) — 0.0 yds -1.05 EPA
  • Cas Prime (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

  • Travis Shelton (218) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.83 EPA
  • Britt Davis (2459) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.32 EPA
  • Matt Simon (2459) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Phil Horvath2459277.4%02+0.36+9.72
Adam DiMichele218329.4%03+0.18+5.78
Dan Nicholson24591216.7%02+0.48+5.78

Team EPA comparison

StatTEMNIU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q121810-0.51Ended
Q1245950+4.18Pass TD
Q121830-2.95Punt
Q1245980+1.69Field goal
Q1218120-0.37Punt
Q2245970+1.87Ended
Q221840-0.64Punt
Q22459120-1.41Field goal
Q221830-3.16Punt
Q2245930-3.18Missed FG
Q221810-4.13Fumble
Q2245930-5.14Field goal
Q221810-5.02Fumble
Q3245920+0.23Ended
Q321810+4.96Pass TD
Q3245940-1.18Interception

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Temple Owls · Adam DiMichele pass complete to Travis Shelton for 65 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.87 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Dan Nicholson pass intercepted by Philip Simpson at the NoIll 44, returned for no gain to the NoIll 44. (-5.76 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Temple Owls · Adam DiMichele sacked by Larry English, fumbled at the Temp 16, recovered by Craig Rusch, returned by Craig Rusch for 7 yards at the Temp 9, tackled by Larry English. (-5.02 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Temple Owls · Adam DiMichele pass complete to Travis Shelton for 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.96 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Temple Owls · Adam DiMichele pass complete to Travis Shelton for 59 yards to the NoIll 4 for a 1ST down. (+4.75 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Temple Owls · Tim Brown rush for 7 yards, fumbled at the Temp 31, recovered by Larry English at the Temp 31. (-4.13 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Temple Owls · Adam DiMichele pass incomplete to Travis Shelton. (-3.6 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Temple Owls · Adam DiMichele pass complete to Bruce Francis for 21 yards to the Temp 41 for a 1ST down. (+3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (43–21) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Phil Horvath (2459) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: TEM 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 Temple Owls vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Temple Owls 21, Northern Illinois Huskies 43 in Week 8 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Temple Owls vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 21–43.

Where can I find the Temple Owls vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262942459.

Who led Temple Owls vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Phil Horvath (2459) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Temple Owls at Northern Illinois Huskies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Temple Owls

Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L

Northern Illinois Huskies

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W