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San Diego State Aztecs vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2016 Week 3 Recap

Aztecs defeat Huskies 42–28 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for San Diego State Aztecs vs. Northern Illinois Huskies (Week 3).

San Diego State Aztecs 42 3-1 Winner
Final 42–28
Northern Illinois Huskies 28 0-3
Winner
San Diego State Aztecs
Final score
42–28
Halftime
San Diego State Aztecs 24–6 Northern Illinois Huskies
Top passer
Christian Chapman

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Quick answer

San Diego State Aztecs defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 42–28 in Week 3, 2016. Final score: San Diego State Aztecs 42, Northern Illinois Huskies 28.

Game summary

San Diego State Aztecs rolled past Northern Illinois Huskies 42–28 in Week 3 of the 2016 season.

  • Scoring: 10 touchdowns across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Christian Chapman (21) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.12 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Donnel Pumphrey — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Kenny Golladay — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
San Diego State Aztecs121201242
Northern Illinois Huskies0612628

Scoring Map

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

SDSUSan Diego State Aztecs
NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SDSU
    Q1TD
    RPRashaad Penny

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Christian Chapman pass complete to Rashaad Penny for 27 yds for a TD, (John Baron II KICK) NORTHERNIL Penalty, Defensive offside ( Yards) declined

  2. SDSU
    Q1TD
    DPDonnel Pumphrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    Donnel Pumphrey run for 46 yds for a TD, (John Baron II KICK)

  3. NIU
    Q2TD
    KGKenny Golladay

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Kenny Golladay run for 12 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK)

  4. SDSU
    Q2TD
    MHMikah Holder

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-6

    Christian Chapman pass complete to Mikah Holder for 33 yds for a TD, (John Baron II KICK)

  5. SDSU
    Q2TD
    KWKahale Warring

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-6

    Christian Chapman pass complete to Kahale Warring for 5 yds for a TD, (John Baron II KICK) NORTHERNIL Penalty, Defensive offside ( Yards) declined

  6. NIU
    Q3TD
    SWShane Wimann

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-12

    Ryan Graham pass complete to Shane Wimann for 14 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK)

  7. NIU
    Q3TD
    KGKenny Golladay

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-18

    Ryan Graham pass complete to Kenny Golladay for 49 yds for a TD NORTHERNIL Penalty, personal foul off-setting ( Yards) to the SDSt 0, (Christian Hagan KICK) NORTHERNIL Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (-15 Yards) to the NoIll 20

  8. SDSU
    Q4TD
    DPDonnel Pumphrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-18

    Donnel Pumphrey run for 79 yds for a TD, (John Baron II KICK)

  9. NIU
    Q4TD
    SWShane Wimann

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-24

    Ryan Graham pass complete to Shane Wimann for 7 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK)

  10. SDSU
    Q4TD
    DPDonnel Pumphrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-24

    Donnel Pumphrey run for 33 yds for a TD, (John Baron II KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Christian Chapman (21) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +2.14 EPA
  • Ryan Graham (2459) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.58 EPA

Rushing

  • Donnel Pumphrey (21) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.23 EPA
  • Rashaad Penny (21) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
  • Jordan Huff (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA

Receiving

  • Kenny Golladay (2459) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
  • Christian Blake (2459) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.43 EPA
  • Mikah Holder (21) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.66 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Christian Chapman211861.1%03+0.12+2.14
Ryan Graham24593452.9%03+0.02+0.58

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q12120-1.22Ended
Q1245910-4.98Interception
Q12110+2.21Pass TD
Q12160+4.58Rush TD
Q12459110-4.34Punt
Q12180-3.50Interception
Q1245970-4.03Rush TD
Q22150+2.03Pass TD
Q2245960+2.97Ended
Q22120+1.21Ended
Q2245930-0.63Punt
Q22160-2.90Punt
Q2245930-2.76Punt
Q22110+3.10Pass TD
Q22150-0.00Ended
Q3245960-1.44Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Donnel Pumphrey run for 79 yds for a TD, (John Baron II KICK) (+5.8 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ryan Graham pass complete to Kenny Golladay for 49 yds for a TD NORTHERNIL Penalty, personal foul off-setting ( Yards) to the SDSt 0, (Christian Hagan KICK) NORTHERNIL Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (-15 Yards) to the NoIll 20 (+5.5 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ryan Graham pass intercepted for a 1ST down Damontae Kazee return for 28 yds to the NORTHERNIL 47 for a 1ST down SAN DIEGO ST Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (14 Yards) declined for a 1ST down (-4.98 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ryan Graham pass complete to Ezra Saffold for 28 yds to the SDSt 12 for a 1ST down (+4.81 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Jordan Huff run for a loss of 1 yard to the SDSt 32 (-4.63 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ryan Graham pass intercepted Trey Lomax return for 10 yds to the SDSt 45 (-4.4 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Kenny Golladay run for 7 yds to the SDSt 28 for a 1ST down SAN DIEGO ST Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (Noble Hall) to the SDSt 14 for a 1ST down (+4.11 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 3 (-3.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • San Diego State Aztecs controlled the final (42–28) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Christian Chapman (21) — yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: SDSU 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 San Diego State Aztecs vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

San Diego State Aztecs 42, Northern Illinois Huskies 28 in Week 3 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won San Diego State Aztecs vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

San Diego State Aztecs won with a final score of 42–28.

Where can I find the San Diego State Aztecs vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869197.

Who led San Diego State Aztecs vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Christian Chapman (21) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

San Diego State Aztecs

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

Northern Illinois Huskies

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L