Northern Illinois Huskies 7–33 Iowa Hawkeyes: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2018

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 33–7 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 7, Iowa Hawkeyes 33.

Game summary

Iowa Hawkeyes rolled past Northern Illinois Huskies 33–7 in Week 1 of the 2018 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Peyton Mansell (2294) — 0.0 pass yds, +1.07 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ivory Kelly-Martin — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: D.J. Brown — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	0	0	8	7
Iowa Hawkeyes	0	3	12	12	33

Scoring Map

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

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

+3OPP 33

OPP EZ

+2Own EZ

IOWAIowa Hawkeyes

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

IOWA
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-3
Miguel Recinos 33 yd FG GOOD
IOWA
Q3TD
IKIvory Kelly-Martin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Ivory Kelly-Martin run for 2 yds for a TD, (Miguel Recinos KICK)
IOWA
Q3TD
NFNoah Fant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Nate Stanley pass complete to Noah Fant for 1 yd for a TD, (Miguel Recinos KICK)
NIU
Q4TD
JWJauan Wesley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Jauan Wesley 10 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Andrew Gantz Kick)
IOWA
Q4TD
PMPeyton Mansell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Peyton Mansell 1 Yd Run (Miguel Recinos Kick)
NIU
Q4Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
8-21
Team Safety
IOWA
Q4TD
TYToren Young
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
8-27
Toren Young run for 6 yds for a TD, (Miguel Recinos KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Peyton Mansell (2294) — 0.0 yds · +1.07 EPA/play +2.15 EPA
D.J. Brown (2459) — 0.0 yds · +0.20 EPA/play +0.20 EPA
Nate Stanley (2294) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.26 EPA

Rushing

Ivory Kelly-Martin (2294) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.24 EPA
Jordan Nettles (2459) — 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA
Mekhi Sargent (2294) — 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA

Receiving

D.J. Brown (2459) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
Noah Fant (2294) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Ihmir Smith-Marsette (2294) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Peyton Mansell	2294	2	100.0%	0	+1.07	+2.15
D.J. Brown	2459	1	100.0%	0	+0.20	+0.20
Nate Stanley	2294	21	52.4%	1	-0.01	-0.26
Marcus Childers	2459	29	48.3%	1	-0.68	-19.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	IOWA
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	EPA	Result
Q1	2294	2	+1.05	Ended
Q1	2459	10	-2.27	Ended
Q1	2294	10	-0.77	Interception
Q1	2459	4	-1.01	Missed FG
Q1	2294	3	-2.90	Punt
Q1	2459	3	-1.90	Ended
Q1	2294	3	-2.88	Ended
Q2	2294	1	-0.01	Ended
Q2	2459	2	+0.93	Ended
Q2	2294	3	-0.32	Punt
Q2	2459	6	-2.52	Interception
Q2	2294	9	-3.71	Field goal
Q2	2459	6	-1.90	Punt
Q2	2294	7	+1.83	Rush TD
Q3	2459	5	-4.33	Fumble
Q3	2294	5	+3.37	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · NORTHERNIL Penalty, false start (-5 Yards) to the Iowa 8 (-5.91 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass intercepted Amani Hooker return for a loss of 3 yards to the Iowa 4 (-4.09 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers sacked by A.J. Epenesa for a loss of 7 yards to the NoIll 26 Marcus Childers fumbled, recovered by Iowa Chauncey Golston , return for 0 yards (-4.01 EPA)
Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mekhi Sargent run for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 39 (-3.92 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · D.J. Brown run for a loss of 6 yards to the Iowa 45 (-3.66 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Andrew Gantz 33 yd FG MISSED (-3.58 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Andrew Gantz 49 yd FG MISSED (-3.22 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers sacked by Parker Hesse for a loss of 10 yards to the NoIll 24 (-2.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (33–7) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Peyton Mansell (2294) — 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 Iowa Hawkeyes?

Northern Illinois Huskies 7, Iowa Hawkeyes 33 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 7–33.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012862.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

Peyton Mansell (2294) 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 Iowa Hawkeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.