Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 17–10 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 10, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	0	3	0	10
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	6	6	3	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matt Simon (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.96 EPA/play -0.97 EPA
• Jenkins, Ross (2348) — 0.0 yds · -1.69 EPA/play -1.69 EPA
• Chandler Harnish (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -4.90 EPA

Rushing

• Daniel Porter (2348) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.37 EPA
• Chad Spann (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Chandler Harnish (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Matt Simon (2459) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.74 EPA
• Phillip Livas (2348) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Landon Cox (2459) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.69 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Simon	2459	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.96	-0.97
Jenkins, Ross	2348	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.69	-1.69
Chandler Harnish	2459	34	2.9%	0	1	-0.14	-4.90
Ross Jenkins	2348	27	0.0%	0	0	-0.29	-7.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	LT
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	2348	2	0	-1.32	Ended
Q1	2459	2	0	+1.04	Punt
Q1	2348	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	2459	11	0	+4.99	Pass TD
Q1	2348	6	0	-1.42	Punt
Q1	2459	11	0	-4.79	Ended
Q2	2348	6	0	-2.47	Missed FG
Q2	2459	3	0	-0.93	Punt
Q2	2348	6	0	-1.03	Punt
Q2	2459	5	0	+0.99	Interception
Q2	2348	5	0	-3.51	Ended
Q2	2459	3	0	-2.52	Punt
Q2	2348	1	0	+2.61	Rush TD
Q2	2348	3	0	+0.97	Ended
Q3	2459	5	0	-0.82	Punt
Q3	2348	7	0	-1.08	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Mike Salerno kickoff for 67 yards returned by Phillip Livas for 97 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.12 EPA)
2. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Chandler Harnish pass intercepted by Deon Young at the LaTch 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-4.92 EPA)
3. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Chandler Harnish pass complete to Marcus Perez for 40 yards to the LaTch 8 for a 1ST down. (+4.9 EPA)
4. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Connor Flahive, broken up by Weldon Brown. (-4.34 EPA)
5. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Chandler Harnish pass intercepted by Weldon Brown at the NoIll 37, returned for no gain to the NoIll 37. (-4.31 EPA)
6. Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Chris Keagle punt for 38 yards, returned by Greg Turner for no gain, fumbled, recovered by LaTch Weldon Brown at the NoIll 24. (+3.0 EPA)
7. Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Ross Jenkins pass complete to Daniel Porter for 24 yards to the NoIll 2 for a 1ST down. (+2.99 EPA)
8. Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Daniel Porter rush for 20 yards to the NoIll 42 for a 1ST down. (-2.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Louisiana Tech Bulldogs controlled the final (17–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Matt Simon (2459) — yds.
• 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 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Northern Illinois Huskies 10, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 17 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won with a final score of 10–17.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283632348.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in passing?

Matt Simon (2459) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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