Northeastern Huskies vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2007 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Northeastern Huskies 27– in Week 1, 2007. Final score: Northeastern Huskies , Northwestern Wildcats 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northeastern Huskies	0	0	0	0
Northwestern Wildcats	6	9	9	0	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• John Sperrazza (111) — 0.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +1.19 EPA
• Mike Kafka (77) — 0.0 yds · +0.47 EPA/play +0.93 EPA
• C.J. Bacher (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -4.16 EPA

Rushing

• Tyrell Sutton (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.33 EPA
• Maurice Murray (111) — 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• Brandon Roberson (77) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Alex Broomfield (111) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Jeff Yarbrough (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA
• Chris Plum (111) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Sperrazza	111	14	0.0%	0	0	+0.09	+1.19
Mike Kafka	77	2	0.0%	0	0	+0.47	+0.93
C.J. Bacher	77	32	3.1%	0	1	-0.13	-4.16
Anthony Orio	111	17	0.0%	0	0	-0.29	-4.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NE	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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	111	12	0	+2.54	Punt
Q1	77	10	0	-0.03	Rush TD
Q1	111	5	0	-1.69	Missed FG
Q1	77	9	0	-1.44	Ended
Q2	111	3	0	-0.24	Ended
Q2	77	6	0	-2.71	Pass TD
Q2	111	9	0	-2.26	Missed FG
Q2	77	7	0	+1.63	Field goal
Q2	111	7	0	+1.46	Ended
Q2	77	3	0	-1.26	Ended
Q2	111	2	0	-2.36	Punt
Q3	77	3	0	-2.69	Field goal
Q3	111	5	0	-1.07	Punt
Q3	77	10	0	+2.86	Rush TD
Q3	111	3	0	-2.62	Ended
Q3	77	4	0	-5.22	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Rasheed Ward for 5 yards to the Nestn 5 for a 1ST down, tackled by Jason Anzalone and Barry Jeanson. (-5.0 EPA)
2. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Tyrell Sutton rush for no gain to the Nestn 1, tackled by Joe Mele and Craig Kenney. (-3.53 EPA)
3. Q2 · Northeastern Huskies · Mat Johnson 42 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.15 EPA)
4. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Northeastern penalty 14 yard personal foul on Nate Thellen accepted, no play. (+2.98 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Brandon Roberson for 11 yards to the Nestn 24 for a 1ST down, tackled by Rashad Jordan, Northeastern penalty 15 yard personal foul on Rashad Jordan accepted. (-2.94 EPA)
6. Q2 · Northeastern Huskies · John Sperrazza pass complete to Chris Plum for 27 yards to the Nwest 47 for a 1ST down, tackled by Sherrick McManis. (+2.93 EPA)
7. Q4 · Northeastern Huskies · John Sperrazza pass complete to Alex Broomfield for 22 yards to the Nestn 42 for a 1ST down. (+2.88 EPA)
8. Q2 · Northeastern Huskies · Maurice Murray rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Nestn 17, tackled by Prince Kwateng, Northeastern penalty holding declined. (-2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (27–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: John Sperrazza (111) — yds.
• EPA edge: NE 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 Northeastern Huskies vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northeastern Huskies 0, Northwestern Wildcats 27 in Week 1 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Northeastern Huskies vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 0–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=272440077.

Who led Northeastern Huskies vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

John Sperrazza (111) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northeastern Huskies at Northwestern Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.