Northern Illinois Huskies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 28–20 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 20, South Carolina Gamecocks 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	0	0	0	20
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	0	0	0	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Scott Tolzien (275.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.70 EPA/play +13.32 EPA
• TEAM (275.0) — 0.0 yds · +2.06 EPA/play +2.06 EPA
• Chandler Harnish (2459.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.60 EPA

Rushing

• John Clay (275.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
• Zach Brown (275.0) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Me'co Brown (2459.0) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Garrett Graham (275.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Nick Toon (275.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.91 EPA
• Isaac Anderson (275.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Scott Tolzien	275.0	19	5.3%	0	1	+0.70	+13.32
TEAM	275.0	1	0.0%	0	0	+2.06	+2.06
Chandler Harnish	2459.0	28	0.0%	0	0	-0.02	-0.60
Curt Phillips	275.0	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.37	-1.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	WISC
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	275.0	6	0	+1.70	Ended
Q1	2459.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2459.0	4	0	+0.44	Ended
Q1	2459.0	1	0	+0.48	Ended
Q1	275.0	3	0	-2.58	Ended
Q1	2459.0	1	0	-1.66	Ended
Q1	275.0	2	0	+1.18	Ended
Q1	2459.0	3	0	-2.66	Punt
Q1	275.0	1	0	+4.98	Pass TD
Q1	2459.0	7	0	-1.09	Punt
Q2	275.0	5	0	-1.10	Punt
Q2	2459.0	4	0	-4.03	Punt
Q2	2459.0	2	0	-4.57	Fumble
Q2	275.0	11	0	+1.50	Punt
Q2	2459.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2459.0	8	0	-0.86	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · 275.0 · Curt Phillips pass intercepted by Cory Hanson at the Wisc 35, returned for 4 yards to the Wisc 31. (-5.1 EPA)
2. Q1 · 275.0 · Scott Tolzien pass complete to Isaac Anderson for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.98 EPA)
3. Q2 · 275.0 · Scott Tolzien pass intercepted by Cory Hanson at the NoIll 17, returned for no gain to the NoIll 17. (-4.29 EPA)
4. Q2 · 2459.0 · Me'co Brown rush, fumbled, forced by Zach Brown, recovered by Wisc Zach Brown at the NoIll 19, Zach Brown for a loss of 5 yards, to the NoIll 24. (-4.27 EPA)
5. Q1 · 2459.0 · Me'co Brown rush for 47 yards to the Wisc 15 for a 1ST down. (+3.68 EPA)
6. Q4 · 2459.0 · Chandler Harnish pass complete to Chad Spann for 17 yards to the Wisc 6 for a 1ST down. (+3.67 EPA)
7. Q4 · 2459.0 · Chandler Harnish rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Wisc 6. (-3.15 EPA)
8. Q4 · 2459.0 · WISCONSIN penalty -2 yard Pass Interference on Antonio Fenelus accepted, no play. (+3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (28–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Scott Tolzien (275.0) — yds, 1 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 South Carolina Gamecocks?

Northern Illinois Huskies 20, South Carolina Gamecocks 28 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 20–28.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292480275.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

Scott Tolzien (275.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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