Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Wyoming Cowboys: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Wyoming Cowboys defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 40–34 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 34, Wyoming Cowboys 40.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	6	6	6	6	34
Wyoming Cowboys	3	9	12	0	12	40

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Drew Hare (2459) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +15.76 EPA
• Josh Allen (2751) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +9.72 EPA

Rushing

• Brian Hill (2751) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.04 EPA
• Joel Bouagnon (2459) — 0.0 yds -1.10 EPA
• Josh Allen (2751) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.57 EPA

Receiving

• Kenny Golladay (2459) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• Tanner Gentry (2751) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.66 EPA
• Joel Bouagnon (2459) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drew Hare	2459	37	64.9%	0	3	+0.43	+15.76
Josh Allen	2751	24	75.0%	0	2	+0.41	+9.72

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	WYO
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	2751	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2459	2	0	+2.91	Ended
Q1	2751	9	0	-0.12	Ended
Q1	2459	7	0	+1.57	Pass TD
Q1	2751	3	0	-3.07	Punt
Q1	2459	9	0	-1.63	Ended
Q1	2751	4	0	-0.91	Punt
Q2	2751	3	0	-0.44	Field goal
Q2	2459	7	0	-0.29	Ended
Q2	2751	13	0	+3.15	Rush TD
Q2	2459	4	0	-0.23	Rush TD
Q2	2751	5	0	+1.47	Ended
Q3	2751	1	0	+0.54	Pass TD
Q3	2459	4	0	+1.41	Pass TD
Q3	2751	10	0	+4.14	Pass TD
Q3	2459	6	0	+1.31	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Wyoming Cowboys · Cooper Rothe 48 yd FG MISSED (-5.37 EPA)
2. OT · Wyoming Cowboys · Cooper Rothe 37 yd FG MISSED (-4.21 EPA)
3. OT3 · Wyoming Cowboys · Josh Allen 7 Yd Run (+4.14 EPA)
4. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Drew Hare pass complete to Kenny Golladay for 27 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK) (+4.02 EPA)
5. OT2 · Wyoming Cowboys · Brian Hill 5 Yd Run (Cooper Rothe Kick) (+4.02 EPA)
6. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · WYOMING Penalty, personal foul (15 Yards) to the NoIll 49 for a 1ST down (+3.88 EPA)
7. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Drew Hare pass complete to Christian Blake for 51 yds to the Wyom 24 for a 1ST down (+3.52 EPA)
8. OT · Northern Illinois Huskies · Christian Hagan 38 yd FG MISSED (-3.44 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Wyoming Cowboys controlled the final (40–34) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Drew Hare (2459) — yds, 3 TD.
• 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 Wyoming Cowboys?

Northern Illinois Huskies 34, Wyoming Cowboys 40 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Wyoming Cowboys?

Wyoming Cowboys won with a final score of 34–40.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Wyoming Cowboys box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869178.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Wyoming Cowboys in passing?

Drew Hare (2459) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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