Northeastern Huskies vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated Northeastern Huskies 48–14 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Northeastern Huskies 14, Ball State Cardinals 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northeastern Huskies	0	6	0	6	14
Ball State Cardinals	6	21	6	9	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nate Davis (2050) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +7.48 EPA
• John Sperrazza (111) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.06 EPA/play +7.43 EPA
• Anthony Orio (111) — 0.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +1.35 EPA

Rushing

• Alex Broomfield (111) — 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• MiQuale Lewis (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.60 EPA
• John Griffin (111) — 0.0 yds -0.66 EPA

Receiving

• Dante Love (2050) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.29 EPA
• Chris Plum (111) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.45 EPA
• Darius Hill (2050) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Davis	2050	24	12.5%	0	3	+0.31	+7.48
John Sperrazza	111	7	14.3%	0	1	+1.06	+7.43
Anthony Orio	111	31	0.0%	0	0	+0.04	+1.35
Tanner Justice	2050	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.12	-0.12
Perci Garner	2050	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.76	-0.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NE	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	111	9	0	-2.21	Punt
Q1	2050	4	0	+3.32	Rush TD
Q1	111	14	0	+0.85	Punt
Q1	2050	4	0	+1.20	Field goal
Q2	111	1	0	+3.27	Rush TD
Q2	2050	3	0	+2.66	Ended
Q2	111	8	0	+3.19	Ended
Q2	2050	4	0	-0.93	Rush TD
Q2	111	3	0	-1.48	Punt
Q2	2050	3	0	+1.78	Pass TD
Q2	111	5	0	-0.37	Punt
Q2	2050	1	0	+1.00	Pass TD
Q2	111	3	0	-2.36	Punt
Q2	2050	14	0	+6.41	Pass TD
Q3	111	4	0	+0.51	Punt
Q3	2050	4	0	+0.98	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Nate Davis pass complete to Madaris Grant for 9 yards to the Nestn 2, tackled by Phil Higgins. (-4.81 EPA)
2. Q2 · Northeastern Huskies · Ronald Conway punt for 39 yards, returned by B.J. Hill for 72 yards to the Nestn 18, tackled by Ronald Conway. (-3.78 EPA)
3. Q3 · Northeastern Huskies · Ronald Conway punt for 45 yards, fair catch by B.J. Hill at the BalSt 40. (+3.61 EPA)
4. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · MiQuale Lewis rush for 48 yards to the BalSt 30, tackled by Nate Thellen out-of-bounds, Northeastern penalty 11 yard personal foul on N/A accepted for a 1ST down. (+3.34 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northeastern Huskies · Greg Abelli rush for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.27 EPA)
6. Q1 · Northeastern Huskies · Anthony Orio sacked by Robert Eddins for a loss of 14 yards to the BalSt 39. (-2.92 EPA)
7. Q4 · Northeastern Huskies · John Sperrazza pass complete to Conor Gilmartin-Donohue for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.72 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Nate Davis pass complete to Dante Love for 49 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (48–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Nate Davis (2050) — yds, 3 TD.
• 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 Ball State Cardinals?

Northeastern Huskies 14, Ball State Cardinals 48 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Northeastern Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 14–48.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282412050.

Who led Northeastern Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Nate Davis (2050) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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