UAB Blazers vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UAB Blazers defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 37–13 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: UAB Blazers 37, Northern Illinois Huskies 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UAB Blazers	9	15	9	0	37
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	3	3	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tyler Johnston III (5) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.61 EPA/play +17.01 EPA
• Marcus Childers (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -2.45 EPA

Rushing

• Spencer Brown (5) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Tre Harbison (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
• Marcus Childers (2459) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Xavier Ubosi (5) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.12 EPA
• Spencer Tears (2459) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.00 EPA
• Jauan Wesley (2459) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tyler Johnston III	5	28	60.7%	0	4	+0.61	+17.01
Marcus Childers	2459	33	66.7%	0	0	-0.07	-2.45

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UAB	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	5	1	0	-0.55	Ended
Q1	2459	1	0	+0.78	Rush TD
Q1	2459	8	0	+3.03	Ended
Q1	5	7	0	-2.30	Punt
Q1	2459	3	0	-1.89	Punt
Q1	5	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	5	12	0	+1.72	Ended
Q1	2459	3	0	-1.85	Punt
Q1	5	1	0	+4.42	Pass TD
Q1	5	4	0	+1.01	Field goal
Q2	2459	6	0	-3.56	Fumble
Q2	5	7	0	+3.60	Pass TD
Q2	2459	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2459	11	0	+1.46	Ended
Q2	5	1	0	+2.11	Pass TD
Q2	5	6	0	+2.25	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Jordan Nettles run for 1 yd Jordan Nettles fumbled, forced by Luke Brasher, recovered by UAB (-4.71 EPA)
2. Q3 · UAB Blazers · Xavier Ubosi 66 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick) (+4.44 EPA)
3. Q1 · UAB Blazers · Xavier Ubosi 70 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick) (+4.42 EPA)
4. Q4 · UAB Blazers · Tyler Johnston III pass intercepted Mykelti Williams return for 15 yds to the UAB 29 (-3.99 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers sacked by Tre' Crawford for a loss of 10 yards to the NoIll 31 Marcus Childers fumbled, recovered by UAB Tre' Crawford , return for 0 yards (-3.97 EPA)
6. Q2 · UAB Blazers · Xavier Ubosi 46 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick) (+3.8 EPA)
7. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass complete to Dennis Robinson for 11 yds to the UAB 33 for a 1ST down (+2.52 EPA)
8. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Tre Harbison run for 3 yds to the UAB 49 for a 1ST down (+2.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UAB Blazers controlled the final (37–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tyler Johnston III (5) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: UAB 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 UAB Blazers vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

UAB Blazers 37, Northern Illinois Huskies 13 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won UAB Blazers vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

UAB Blazers won with a final score of 37–13.

Where can I find the UAB Blazers vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032058.

Who led UAB Blazers vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Tyler Johnston III (5) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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