Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2017 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 21–17 in Week 3, 2017. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 21, Nebraska Cornhuskers 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	0	0	6	21
Nebraska Cornhuskers	12	0	9	6	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Christian Blake (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.58 EPA/play -0.58 EPA
• Daniel Santacaterina (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -9.14 EPA
• Tanner Lee (158) — 0.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -16.59 EPA

Rushing

• Mikale Wilbon (158) — 0.0 yds -0.46 EPA
• Jordan Huff (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.33 EPA
• Daniel Santacaterina (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

• De'Mornay Pierson-El (158) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Stanley Morgan Jr. (158) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA
• JD Spielman (158) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Christian Blake	2459	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.58	-0.58
Daniel Santacaterina	2459	24	62.5%	0	0	-0.38	-9.14
Tanner Lee	158	48	52.1%	0	0	-0.35	-16.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	NEB
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	2459	1	0	+0.06	Ended
Q1	158	4	0	-7.85	Touchdown
Q1	158	5	0	+0.93	Ended
Q1	2459	3	0	-2.59	Punt
Q1	158	3	0	-1.65	Punt
Q1	2459	6	0	-1.69	Punt
Q1	158	4	0	-13.49	Touchdown
Q1	158	17	0	-0.17	Ended
Q2	2459	7	0	-2.97	Punt
Q2	158	4	0	-3.18	Punt
Q2	158	5	0	+2.07	Ended
Q2	2459	8	0	+0.22	Ended
Q3	158	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	2459	1	0	+0.32	Ended
Q3	158	13	0	+2.80	Ended
Q3	2459	4	0	-1.90	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass intercepted for a TD Shawun Lurry return for 87 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK) (-11.97 EPA)
2. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Caleb Lightbourn punt for 51 yds , Jalen Embry returns for a loss of 22 yards to the NoIll 2 Jalen Embry fumbled, recovered by Neb Marquel Dismuke (+6.35 EPA)
3. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass intercepted for a TD Jawuan Johnson return for 25 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK) (-4.92 EPA)
4. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Mikale Wilbon run for 7 yds to the NoIll 10 (-4.72 EPA)
5. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass complete to JD Spielman for 36 yds to the NoIll 2 for a 1ST down (+4.19 EPA)
6. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Daniel Santacaterina pass complete to Christian Blake for 47 yds to the Neb 28 for a 1ST down (+3.26 EPA)
7. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 28 yds to the NoIll 39 for a 1ST down (+3.07 EPA)
8. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass complete to Mikale Wilbon for 11 yds to the NoIll 9 for a 1ST down (+3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (21–17) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Christian Blake (2459) — 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Northern Illinois Huskies 21, Nebraska Cornhuskers 17 in Week 3 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 21–17.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935354.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Christian Blake (2459) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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