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Buffalo State Bengals vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Bengals defeat Huskies 55–7 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Buffalo State Bengals vs. Northern Illinois Huskies (Week 1).

Buffalo State Bengals 55 2-0 Winner
Final 55–7
Northern Illinois Huskies 7 1-1
Winner
Buffalo State Bengals
Final score
55–7
Halftime
Buffalo State Bengals 0–6 Northern Illinois Huskies
Top passer
Brett Rypien

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Quick answer

Buffalo State Bengals defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 55–7 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Buffalo State Bengals 55, Northern Illinois Huskies 7.

Game summary

Buffalo State Bengals dominated Northern Illinois Huskies 55–7 in Week 1 of the 2015 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Brett Rypien (68) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.37 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jeremy McNichols — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Thomas Sperbeck — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Buffalo State Bengals000055
Northern Illinois Huskies06007

Scoring Map

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

BSUBuffalo State Bengals
NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BOIS
    Q1TD
    JMJeremy McNichols

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Jeremy McNichols run for 1 yd for a TD, (Tyler Rausa KICK)

  2. BOIS
    Q1TD
    JMJeremy McNichols

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Brett Rypien pass complete to Jeremy McNichols for 4 yds for a TD, (Tyler Rausa KICK)

  3. BOIS
    Q1TD
    JMJeremy McNichols

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Jeremy McNichols run for 29 yds for a TD, (Tyler Rausa KICK)

  4. BOIS
    Q2TD
    CAChaz Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Brett Rypien pass complete to Chaz Anderson for 16 yds for a TD, (Tyler Rausa KICK)

  5. NIU
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Tyler Rausa kickoff for 61 yds , Aregeros Turner return for 96 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK)

  6. BOIS
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-6

    Tyler Rausa 20 yd FG GOOD

  7. BOIS
    Q3TD
    ADAlec Dhaenens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Brett Rypien pass complete to Alec Dhaenens for 18 yds for a TD, (Tyler Rausa KICK)

  8. BOIS
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-6

    Tyler Rausa 27 yd FG GOOD

  9. BOIS
    Q4TD
    TSThomas Stuart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Thomas Stuart run for 1 yd for a TD, (Tyler Rausa KICK)

  10. BOIS
    Q4TD
    KYKelsey Young

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Kelsey Young run for 24 yds for a TD, (Tyler Rausa KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Brett Rypien (68) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +14.90 EPA
  • Shane Williams-Rhodes (68) — 0.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -0.56 EPA
  • Ryan Graham (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.54 EPA/play -9.67 EPA

Rushing

  • Jeremy McNichols (68) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.03 EPA
  • Ryan Wolpin (68) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
  • Kelsey Young (68) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA

Receiving

  • Thomas Sperbeck (68) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
  • Shane Williams-Rhodes (68) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA
  • Chaz Anderson (68) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.66 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Brett Rypien684072.5%03+0.37+14.90
Shane Williams-Rhodes6810.0%00-0.56-0.56
Ryan Graham24591838.9%00-0.54-9.67

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q16870+1.18Ended
Q1245930-2.24Punt
Q16810+0.41Rush TD
Q16860+2.67Ended
Q1245930-2.64Punt
Q16810+2.20Pass TD
Q16860+2.05Ended
Q12459130-2.53Fumble
Q16810+2.36Rush TD
Q16820+2.32Ended
Q2245910-0.31Ended
Q26850+1.22Interception
Q2245930-1.09Punt
Q26810+4.13Pass TD
Q26870+0.56Ended
Q2245960-4.61Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Tyler Rausa kickoff for 61 yds , Aregeros Turner return for 96 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK) (+7.05 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ryan Graham run for a loss of 7 yards to the BoiSt 33 Ryan Graham fumbled, recovered by BoiSt Tyler Gray (-5.36 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Boise State Broncos · Brett Rypien sacked by Austin Smaha for a loss of 10 yards to the BoiSt 31 Brett Rypien fumbled, forced by Austin Smaha, recovered by NoIll Austin Smaha , return for 0 yards (-5.34 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ryan Graham sacked by Kamalei Correa for a loss of 17 yards to the BoiSt 40 Ryan Graham fumbled, forced by Kamalei Correa, recovered by BoiSt Tyler Gray , return for 0 yards (-5.01 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Boise State Broncos · Brett Rypien pass complete to Chaz Anderson for 16 yds for a TD, (Tyler Rausa KICK) (+4.13 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Aregeros Turner run for 5 yds to the NoIll 15 Aregeros Turner fumbled, forced by Tyler Gray, recovered by BoiSt Jonathan Moxey (-2.96 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Jordan Huff run for 2 yds to the NoIll 30 for a 1ST down BOISE ST Penalty, Face Mask (15 yards) (Jabril Frazier) to the NoIll 45 for a 1ST down (+2.53 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ryan Graham pass complete to Desroy Maxwell for 8 yds to the BoiSt 30 for a 1ST down (+2.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Buffalo State Bengals controlled the final (55–7) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Brett Rypien (68) — yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: BSU 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 Buffalo State Bengals vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Buffalo State Bengals 55, Northern Illinois Huskies 7 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Buffalo State Bengals vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Buffalo State Bengals won with a final score of 55–7.

Where can I find the Buffalo State Bengals vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400852710.

Who led Buffalo State Bengals vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Brett Rypien (68) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Buffalo State Bengals

Now 2-0 W

Northern Illinois Huskies

Now 1-1 L