Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Tennessee Volunteers: 2008 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Tennessee Volunteers defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 13–9 in Week 6, 2008. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 9, Tennessee Volunteers 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	3	0	3	0	9
Tennessee Volunteers	0	3	9	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ryan Morris (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.55 EPA/play -0.55 EPA
• Gerald Jones (2633) — 0.0 yds · -0.84 EPA/play -0.84 EPA
• Dan Nicholson (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -1.77 EPA

Rushing

• Arian Foster (2633) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• DeMarcus Grady (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA
• Me'co Brown (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.48 EPA

Receiving

• Nathan Palmer (2459) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.62 EPA
• Denarius Moore (2633) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.40 EPA
• Landon Cox (2459) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Morris	2459	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.55	-0.55
Gerald Jones	2633	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.84	-0.84
Dan Nicholson	2459	14	0.0%	0	0	-0.13	-1.77
DeMarcus Grady	2459	8	0.0%	0	0	-0.41	-3.31
Nick Stephens	2633	18	5.6%	0	1	-0.33	-5.86

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	TENN
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	2633	6	0	+1.39	Ended
Q1	2459	8	0	-1.71	Field goal
Q1	2633	6	0	-2.59	Fumble
Q1	2459	9	0	-3.55	Ended
Q2	2633	1	0	-0.01	Ended
Q2	2459	3	0	-3.65	Punt
Q2	2633	5	0	-1.22	Punt
Q2	2459	4	0	-3.11	Punt
Q2	2633	3	0	-2.13	Field goal
Q2	2459	7	0	+0.18	Interception
Q2	2633	4	0	+0.15	Punt
Q3	2459	3	0	-2.09	Ended
Q3	2633	2	0	-6.17	Fumble
Q3	2459	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	2459	8	0	+3.18	Ended
Q3	2633	1	0	+3.57	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Nick Stephens sacked for a loss of 13 yards, fumbled, recovered by NoIll Mike Krause at the Tenn 9. (-5.66 EPA)
2. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Dan Nicholson pass intercepted by Eric Berry at the Tenn 36, returned for 48 yards to the NoIll 16. (-5.42 EPA)
3. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · DeMarcus Grady pass complete to Willie Clark for 35 yards to the Tenn 21 for a 1ST down. (+4.0 EPA)
4. Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Nick Stephens pass complete to Josh Briscoe for 8 yards, fumbled, recovered by NoIll John Tranchitella at the Tenn 48. (-3.9 EPA)
5. Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Nick Stephens pass complete to Denarius Moore for 52 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.57 EPA)
6. Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Chad Cunningham punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Me'co Brown at the NoIll 18. (-3.43 EPA)
7. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Mike Salerno 46 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.17 EPA)
8. Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Daniel Lincoln 32 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Tennessee Volunteers controlled the final (13–9) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Ryan Morris (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 Tennessee Volunteers?

Northern Illinois Huskies 9, Tennessee Volunteers 13 in Week 6 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Tennessee Volunteers won with a final score of 9–13.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Tennessee Volunteers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282782633.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Tennessee Volunteers in passing?

Ryan Morris (2459) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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