Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 31–27 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 27, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	9	9	6	27
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	3	12	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chandler Harnish (2459) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +17.42 EPA
• Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +3.51 EPA
• Team (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -0.04 EPA

Rushing

• Duane Bennett (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.00 EPA
• Justin Anderson (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.27 EPA
• Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Decker (135) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA
• Britt Davis (2459) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA
• Duane Bennett (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chandler Harnish	2459	28	7.1%	0	2	+0.62	+17.42
Adam Weber	135	34	5.9%	0	2	+0.10	+3.51
Team	2459	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.04	-0.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	MINN
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	2459	5	0	+1.12	Punt
Q1	135	4	0	+0.14	Pass TD
Q1	2459	2	0	-1.45	Ended
Q1	135	17	0	+2.68	Ended
Q2	2459	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	135	4	0	+0.58	Ended
Q2	2459	5	0	-2.72	Ended
Q2	135	1	0	-0.29	Field goal
Q2	2459	1	0	+0.09	Ended
Q2	135	3	0	-0.72	Ended
Q2	2459	5	0	-2.95	Rush TD
Q2	135	2	0	-0.81	Punt
Q2	2459	7	0	+2.59	Ended
Q3	135	2	0	-1.19	Ended
Q3	2459	1	0	+8.76	Pass TD
Q3	135	3	0	-2.19	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Chandler Harnish pass complete to Nathan Palmer for 91 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+8.76 EPA)
2. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Montell Clanton rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Simoni Lawrence, recovered by Minn Garrett Brown at the NoIll 49. (-6.17 EPA)
3. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Chandler Harnish pass complete to Nathan Palmer for 52 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.69 EPA)
4. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Minnesota penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted. (-4.2 EPA)
5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Duane Bennett rush for 61 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.03 EPA)
6. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Ralph Spry for 16 yards, fumbled, forced by David Bryant, recovered by NoIll Larry English at the NoIll 38. (-3.68 EPA)
7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Jack Simmons for 53 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.6 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Chandler Harnish pass complete to Nathan Palmer for 27 yards to the NoIll 48, tackled by Traye Simmons for a 1ST down. (+3.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (31–27) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Chandler Harnish (2459) — yds, 2 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Northern Illinois Huskies 27, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 27–31.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282430135.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Chandler Harnish (2459) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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