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South Florida Bulls vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Bulls defeat Huskies 27–3 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for South Florida Bulls vs. Northern Illinois Huskies (Week 1).

South Florida Bulls 27 2-0 Winner
Final 27–3
Northern Illinois Huskies 3 0-2
Winner
South Florida Bulls
Final score
27–3
Top passer
B.J. Daniels

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Quick answer

South Florida Bulls defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 27–3 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: South Florida Bulls 27, Northern Illinois Huskies 3.

Game summary

South Florida Bulls rolled past Northern Illinois Huskies 27–3 in Week 1 of the 2009 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 6 plays.
  • Passing leader: B.J. Daniels (58.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.23 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Mike Ford — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Carlton Mitchell — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
South Florida Bulls000027
Northern Illinois Huskies00003

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

USFSouth Florida Bulls
NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. 58.0
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 22
    Score
    0-0

    Eric Schwartz 39 yard field goal GOOD.

  2. 2459.0
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 4
    Score
    0-0

    Mike Salerno 21 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. 58.0
    Q3TD
    ALA.J. Love

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    B.J. Daniels pass complete to A.J. Love for 46 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. 58.0
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 2
    Score
    0-0

    Eric Schwartz 19 yard field goal GOOD.

  5. 58.0
    Q4TD
    MFMike Ford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Mike Ford rush for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. 58.0
    Q4TD
    ALA.J. Love

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    B.J. Daniels pass complete to A.J. Love for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • B.J. Daniels (58.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +5.34 EPA
  • Chandler Harnish (2459.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +3.08 EPA
  • DeMarcus Grady (2459.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.79 EPA/play -0.78 EPA

Rushing

  • Mike Ford (58.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.33 EPA
  • Chad Spann (2459.0) — 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA
  • B.J. Daniels (58.0) — 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

  • Carlton Mitchell (58.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA
  • Marcus Lewis (2459.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.98 EPA
  • Chad Spann (2459.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
B.J. Daniels58.0238.7%02+0.23+5.34
Chandler Harnish2459.0180.0%00+0.17+3.08
DeMarcus Grady2459.010.0%00-0.79-0.78

Team EPA comparison

StatUSFNIU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q02459.060+2.63Ended
Q158.030-2.96Punt
Q12459.030-1.46Punt
Q158.030-1.51Punt
Q12459.020-0.17Punt
Q12459.010-1.59Ended
Q158.050-0.78Field goal
Q12459.040-8.30Ended
Q258.010-1.30Ended
Q22459.060+1.70Punt
Q258.040-0.45Punt
Q22459.060-2.44Punt
Q258.080-1.17Punt
Q22459.000Field goal
Q22459.050-4.80Ended
Q358.050+1.39Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · 58.0 · B.J. Daniels pass complete to A.J. Love for 46 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.47 EPA)
  2. Q3 · 2459.0 · Chandler Harnish pass intercepted by Jerome Murphy at the SFla 25, returned for 23 yards to the SFla 48. (-4.28 EPA)
  3. Q1 · 2459.0 · Justin Anderson rush for no gain to the NoIll 49. (-3.68 EPA)
  4. Q3 · 58.0 · B.J. Daniels pass complete to Carlton Mitchell for 31 yards to the NoIll 6 for a 1ST down. (+3.31 EPA)
  5. Q2 · 2459.0 · SOUTH FLORIDA penalty 8 yard personal foul on N/A accepted. (+3.02 EPA)
  6. Q4 · 2459.0 · Chandler Harnish rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by NoIll Chad Spann at the NoIll 24. (-2.93 EPA)
  7. Q4 · 2459.0 · Chad Spann rush for 37 yards to the SFla 33 for a 1ST down. (+2.75 EPA)
  8. Q4 · 58.0 · Lindsey Lamar rush for a loss of 2 yards to the NoIll 35. (-2.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • South Florida Bulls controlled the final (27–3) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: B.J. Daniels (58.0) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: USF 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 South Florida Bulls vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

South Florida Bulls 27, Northern Illinois Huskies 3 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won South Florida Bulls vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

South Florida Bulls won with a final score of 27–3.

Where can I find the South Florida Bulls vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=300022459.

Who led South Florida Bulls vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

B.J. Daniels (58.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

South Florida Bulls

Now 2-0 W

Northern Illinois Huskies

Now 0-2 L