Duke Blue Devils vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 36–14 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Duke Blue Devils 36, Northern Illinois Huskies 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Duke Blue Devils	12	12	6	3	36
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	12	0	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Daniel Jones (150) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.26 EPA
• Christian Blake (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -0.66 EPA
• Matt Ference (2459) — 0.0 yds · -2.05 EPA/play -2.05 EPA

Rushing

• Shaun Wilson (150) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
• Daniel Jones (150) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.44 EPA
• Tre Harbison (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA

Receiving

• D.J. Brown (2459) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.75 EPA
• Chris Taylor (150) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.35 EPA
• Christian Blake (2459) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Daniel Jones	150	38	68.4%	0	2	+0.03	+1.26
Christian Blake	2459	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.66	-0.66
Matt Ference	2459	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.05	-2.05
Marcus Childers	2459	28	53.6%	0	1	-0.22	-6.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	DUKE	NIU
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	150	3	0	-2.97	Ended
Q1	2459	7	0	-2.52	Ended
Q1	150	1	0	+0.39	Rush TD
Q1	150	2	0	+0.40	Ended
Q1	2459	4	0	-5.12	Ended
Q1	150	1	0	+1.79	Rush TD
Q1	150	9	0	+2.42	Ended
Q1	2459	3	0	-2.21	Punt
Q1	150	8	0	-2.27	Punt
Q1	2459	3	0	-2.90	Punt
Q2	2459	5	0	-0.47	Ended
Q2	150	1	0	+2.82	Pass TD
Q2	150	6	0	+2.27	Ended
Q2	2459	3	0	-1.96	Punt
Q2	150	1	0	+2.43	Pass TD
Q2	150	7	0	+3.37	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass complete to Jauan Wesley for 67 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK) (+5.79 EPA)
2. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Daniel Jones run for 2 yds to the NoIll 29 Daniel Jones fumbled, forced by Jawuan Johnson, recovered by NoIll Devin Webster (-4.81 EPA)
3. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Josh Orne run for a loss of 11 yards to the Duke 33 (-4.19 EPA)
4. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass incomplete to Daniel Crawford (-3.36 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass complete to Jauan Wesley for 42 yds to the Duke 18 for a 1ST down (+3.26 EPA)
6. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Tre Harbison run for 25 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK) (+3.17 EPA)
7. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers run for a loss of 1 yard to the Duke 42 (-2.95 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers sacked by Derrick Tangelo for a loss of 9 yards to the NoIll 40 (-2.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (36–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Daniel Jones (150) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: DUKE 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 Duke Blue Devils vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Duke Blue Devils 36, Northern Illinois Huskies 14 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Duke Blue Devils vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 36–14.

Where can I find the Duke Blue Devils vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400953394.

Who led Duke Blue Devils vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Daniel Jones (150) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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