Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2015 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 20–13 in Week 3, 2015. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 13, Ohio State Buckeyes 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	3	6	3	13
Ohio State Buckeyes	3	6	3	0	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Braxton Miller (194) — 0.0 yds · -0.15 EPA/play -0.15 EPA
• Cardale Jones (194) — 0.0 yds · -1.20 EPA/play -10.82 EPA
• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.86 EPA/play -16.33 EPA

Rushing

• Ezekiel Elliott (194) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Joel Bouagnon (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Drew Hare (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Receiving

• Tommylee Lewis (2459) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.67 EPA
• Kenny Golladay (2459) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Nick Vannett (194) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Braxton Miller	194	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.15	-0.15
Cardale Jones	194	9	44.4%	0	0	-1.20	-10.82
J.T. Barrett	194	19	52.6%	0	1	-0.86	-16.33
Drew Hare	2459	34	41.2%	0	0	-0.75	-25.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	OSU
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	194	1	0	+0.79	Ended
Q1	2459	3	0	-2.38	Punt
Q1	194	3	0	-1.85	Punt
Q1	2459	6	0	-2.06	Punt
Q1	194	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	194	6	0	+0.04	Ended
Q1	2459	2	0	-0.43	Interception
Q1	194	5	0	-4.08	Fumble
Q1	2459	1	0	+0.93	Rush TD
Q1	2459	2	0	+0.93	Ended
Q1	194	3	0	-5.82	Interception
Q2	194	1	0	+0.42	Ended
Q2	2459	6	0	-0.53	Punt
Q2	194	4	0	-5.32	Ended
Q2	2459	6	0	-4.53	Ended
Q2	194	1	0	+2.72	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Drew Hare pass intercepted for a TD Darron Lee return for 41 yds for a TD, (Jack Willoughby KICK) (-8.72 EPA)
2. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass intercepted Sean Folliard return for 19 yds to the NoIll 45 (-6.13 EPA)
3. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Cardale Jones pass intercepted Shawun Lurry return for 12 yds to the OhSt 29 (-4.98 EPA)
4. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Jacob Ambrose run for a loss of 8 yards to the NoIll 37 Jacob Ambrose fumbled, recovered by NoIll Jacob Ambrose (-4.16 EPA)
5. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass complete to Curtis Samuel for 8 yds Curtis Samuel fumbled, forced by Marlon Moore, recovered by NoIll Bobby Jones IV (-4.1 EPA)
6. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Cardale Jones pass intercepted Shawun Lurry return for 33 yds to the OhSt 22 (-3.94 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Ezekiel Elliott run for 2 yds to the NoIll 42 Ezekiel Elliott fumbled, forced by Boomer Mays, recovered by NoIll Sean Folliard (-3.65 EPA)
8. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 21 (-3.61 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (20–13) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Braxton Miller (194) — 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 Ohio State Buckeyes?

Northern Illinois Huskies 13, Ohio State Buckeyes 20 in Week 3 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 13–20.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763514.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Braxton Miller (194) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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