Western Michigan Broncos vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2017 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Western Michigan Broncos 35–31 in Week 12, 2017. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 31, Northern Illinois Huskies 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	6	6	12	3	31
Northern Illinois Huskies	12	0	0	12	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Reece Goddard (2711) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.34 EPA
• Marcus Childers (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +1.90 EPA

Rushing

• Jarvion Franklin (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
• Jordan Huff (2459) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.31 EPA
• Marcus Childers (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Keishawn Watson (2711) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Donnie Ernsberger (2711) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA
• Tyron Arnett (2711) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Reece Goddard	2711	27	55.6%	0	2	+0.09	+2.34
Marcus Childers	2459	10	60.0%	0	1	+0.19	+1.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	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	2711	5	0	-0.91	Ended
Q1	2459	1	0	+0.59	Rush TD
Q1	2459	5	0	+2.90	Ended
Q1	2711	4	0	+5.02	Pass TD
Q1	2459	3	0	-2.44	Punt
Q1	2711	11	0	-1.50	Punt
Q1	2459	1	0	+2.47	Rush TD
Q1	2711	3	0	-3.30	Punt
Q2	2459	2	0	-0.38	Ended
Q2	2711	3	0	-2.06	Punt
Q2	2459	3	0	-1.84	Punt
Q2	2711	7	0	-2.94	Ended
Q2	2711	1	0	-1.69	Fumble
Q2	2459	3	0	-1.60	Punt
Q2	2711	5	0	-1.56	Missed FG
Q2	2459	3	0	-2.27	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Derrick Mitchell punt for 32 yds , Trayshon Foster returns for a loss of 4 yards to the NoIll 12 Trayshon Foster fumbled, recovered by WMich Hunter Broersma (+6.41 EPA)
2. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Jones run for no gain to the NoIll 24 Marcus Jones fumbled, recovered by WMich Stefan Claiborne , return for 12 yds to the NoIll 24 (-6.37 EPA)
3. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Derrick Mitchell punt for 38 yds , Chad Beebe returns for 1 yd to the NoIll 16 Chad Beebe fumbled, recovered by WMich Treshaun Hayward (+5.67 EPA)
4. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Reece Goddard pass complete to Tyron Arnett for 68 yds to the NoIll 15 for a 1ST down (+5.34 EPA)
5. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the WMich 25 (-3.72 EPA)
6. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Reece Goddard pass complete to Keishawn Watson for 30 yds to the NoIll 30 for a 1ST down (+3.16 EPA)
7. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Josh Grant 44 yd FG MISSED (-3.16 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass complete to Mitchell Brinkman for 26 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK) (+3.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (35–31) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Reece Goddard (2711) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: WMU 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 Western Michigan Broncos vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Western Michigan Broncos 31, Northern Illinois Huskies 35 in Week 12 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 31–35.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400945023.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Reece Goddard (2711) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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