Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Western Michigan Broncos: 2018 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 28–21 in Week 13, 2018. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 21, Western Michigan Broncos 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	0	6	0	21
Western Michigan Broncos	6	6	6	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kaleb Eleby (2711) — 0.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +3.26 EPA
• Marcus Childers (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.38 EPA/play -9.55 EPA

Rushing

• Marcus Childers (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
• Tre Harbison (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.73 EPA
• LeVante Bellamy (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

• D'Wayne Eskridge (2711) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Spencer Tears (2459) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA
• Jayden Reed (2711) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kaleb Eleby	2711	37	51.4%	0	0	+0.09	+3.26
Marcus Childers	2459	25	56.0%	0	1	-0.38	-9.55

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	WMU
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	8	0	+10.37	Pass TD
Q1	2711	5	0	-0.95	Missed FG
Q1	2459	5	0	-0.11	Ended
Q1	2711	4	0	-1.79	Rush TD
Q1	2459	6	0	-4.84	Fumble
Q1	2711	11	0	+1.05	Ended
Q2	2459	3	0	-1.14	Punt
Q2	2711	3	0	-1.08	Field goal
Q2	2459	3	0	-2.66	Punt
Q2	2711	8	0	-0.57	Ended
Q2	2459	3	0	-2.73	Punt
Q2	2711	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2711	8	0	-1.71	Ended
Q2	2459	3	0	-5.98	Ended
Q3	2711	1	0	-2.36	Fumble
Q3	2711	5	0	+5.76	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass complete to Spencer Tears for 58 yds for a TD, (Andrew Gantz KICK) (+6.69 EPA)
2. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Tre Harbison run for 3 yds to the WMich 1 (-5.68 EPA)
3. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jamauri Bogan run for 3 yds to the NoIll 2 (-5.61 EPA)
4. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass intercepted Drake Spears return for 6 yds to the NoIll 24 (-4.93 EPA)
5. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers sacked by Eric Assoua for a loss of 13 yards to the NoIll 19 Marcus Childers fumbled, recovered by WMich Ken Finley , return for 0 yards (-3.6 EPA)
6. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Jayden Reed for 39 yds to the NoIll 5 for a 1ST down (+3.6 EPA)
7. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass incomplete (-3.33 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 19 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (28–21) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Kaleb Eleby (2711) — 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 Western Michigan Broncos?

Northern Illinois Huskies 21, Western Michigan Broncos 28 in Week 13 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 21–28.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401020786.

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

Kaleb Eleby (2711) 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 Western Michigan Broncos in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.