Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Iowa State Cyclones: 2010 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 27–10 in Week 1, 2010. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 10, Iowa State Cyclones 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	0	3	6	10
Iowa State Cyclones	6	9	0	9	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Austen Arnaud (66) — 0.0 yds · +0.21 EPA/play +7.24 EPA
• DeMarcus Grady (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.39 EPA/play -10.19 EPA

Rushing

• Alexander Robinson (66) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.31 EPA
• Chad Spann (2459) — 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• DeMarcus Grady (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.46 EPA

Receiving

• Darius Darks (66) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA
• Collin Franklin (66) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.05 EPA
• Martel Moore (2459) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austen Arnaud	66	34	0.0%	0	0	+0.21	+7.24
DeMarcus Grady	2459	26	0.0%	0	0	-0.39	-10.19

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	ISU
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	4	0	+0.61	Ended
Q1	66	1	0	+0.74	Rush TD
Q1	66	8	0	+2.84	Missed FG
Q1	2459	11	0	-0.23	Ended
Q1	66	11	0	-0.55	Ended
Q2	2459	2	0	-2.40	Missed FG
Q2	66	1	0	-0.51	Interception
Q2	2459	5	0	-0.92	Punt
Q2	66	8	0	-3.58	Fumble
Q2	2459	4	0	+0.10	Punt
Q2	66	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	66	6	0	+0.36	Ended
Q2	2459	3	0	-1.27	Punt
Q2	66	2	0	+3.37	Rush TD
Q3	66	1	0	+0.14	Ended
Q3	2459	8	0	+1.27	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · DeMarcus Grady pass intercepted by Jake Knott at the IowSt 15, returned for 2 yards to the IowSt 17, tackled by Martel Moore. (-5.89 EPA)
2. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Alexander Robinson rush for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by NoIll D.J. Pirkle at the NoIll 34. (-5.53 EPA)
3. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Austen Arnaud pass intercepted by Tracy Wilson at the IowSt 49, returned for 26 yards to the IowSt 23, tackled by Austen Arnaud. (-5.07 EPA)
4. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · DeMarcus Grady pass intercepted by Jake Knott at the NoIll 20, returned for 7 yards to the NoIll 13, tackled by Trevor Olson. (-4.79 EPA)
5. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Austen Arnaud pass intercepted by Tyrone Clark at the NoIll 12, returned for 30 yards to the NoIll 42, tackled by Collin Franklin. (-4.7 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · DeMarcus Grady pass incomplete to Willie Clark. (-4.55 EPA)
7. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Chad Spann rush for 13 yards to the IowSt 23, tackled by Zac Sandvig out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+4.0 EPA)
8. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · DeMarcus Grady pass intercepted by Zac Sandvig at the IowSt 26, returned for 11 yards to the IowSt 37, tackled by Jack Marks. (-3.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (27–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Austen Arnaud (66) — 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 Iowa State Cyclones?

Northern Illinois Huskies 10, Iowa State Cyclones 27 in Week 1 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 10–27.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Iowa State Cyclones box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=302450066.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

Austen Arnaud (66) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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