Northwestern Wildcats vs. Auburn Tigers: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Auburn Tigers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 38–35 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 35, Auburn Tigers 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	0	0	0	35
Auburn Tigers	0	0	0	0	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mike Kafka (77.0) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +28.50 EPA
• Chris Todd (2.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.83 EPA
• Tim Hawthorne (2.0) — 0.0 yds · -1.46 EPA/play -1.46 EPA

Rushing

• Ben Tate (2.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.22 EPA
• Mike Kafka (77.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.25 EPA
• Jacob Schmidt (77.0) — 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Zeke Markshausen (77.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Darvin Adams (2.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA
• Sidney Stewart (77.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mike Kafka	77.0	68	5.9%	0	4	+0.42	+28.50
Chris Todd	2.0	31	3.2%	0	1	+0.09	+2.83
Tim Hawthorne	2.0	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.46	-1.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NU	AUB
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
Q0	77.0	2	0	+1.27	Interception
Q1	2.0	3	0	-2.89	Punt
Q1	77.0	1	0	+5.17	Pass TD
Q1	77.0	5	0	+0.84	Interception
Q1	77.0	15	0	+2.93	Ended
Q1	2.0	1	0	+0.34	Rush TD
Q1	77.0	1	0	+0.20	Ended
Q1	2.0	3	0	+3.33	Ended
Q1	77.0	2	0	-0.99	Interception
Q1	2.0	2	0	-2.94	Ended
Q2	77.0	6	0	+5.54	Ended
Q2	77.0	5	0	-0.21	Punt
Q2	2.0	1	0	-1.17	Punt
Q2	77.0	1	0	-0.46	Ended
Q2	2.0	7	0	+0.06	Ended
Q2	77.0	2	0	-1.87	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka pass complete to Drake Dunsmore for 66 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.8 EPA)
2. Q1 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 39 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.17 EPA)
3. Q3 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.53 EPA)
4. Q4 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka pass complete to Drake Dunsmore for 10 yards to the Nwest 36, AUBURN penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted for a 1ST down. (+4.12 EPA)
5. Q1 · 2.0 · Chris Todd pass incomplete. (-4.11 EPA)
6. Q4 · 2.0 · Ben Tate rush for 3 yards, fumbled, forced by Sherrick McManis, recovered by Nwest Sherrick McManis at the Nwest 31. (-4.04 EPA)
7. Q1 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka pass intercepted by Walter McFadden at the Nwest 31, returned for no gain to the Nwest 31. (-3.88 EPA)
8. Q4 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for 12 yards to the Aub 7 for a 1ST down. (+3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Auburn Tigers controlled the final (38–35) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Mike Kafka (77.0) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: NU 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 Northwestern Wildcats vs Auburn Tigers?

Northwestern Wildcats 35, Auburn Tigers 38 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Auburn Tigers?

Auburn Tigers won with a final score of 35–38.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs Auburn Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=300010002.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Auburn Tigers in passing?

Mike Kafka (77.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northwestern Wildcats at Auburn Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.