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Utah Utes vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2018 Week 2 Recap

Utes defeat Huskies 17–6 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Utah Utes vs. Northern Illinois Huskies (Week 2).

Utah Utes 17 2-1 Winner
Final 17–6
Northern Illinois Huskies 6 0-3
Winner
Utah Utes
Final score
17–6
Halftime
Utah Utes 0–3 Northern Illinois Huskies
Top passer
Tyler Huntley

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Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 17–6 in Week 2, 2018. Final score: Utah Utes 17, Northern Illinois Huskies 6.

Game summary

Utah Utes beat Northern Illinois Huskies 17–6 in Week 2 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Tyler Huntley (254) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.09 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Zack Moss — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Jauan Wesley — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Utah Utes006317
Northern Illinois Huskies30096

Scoring Map

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

UTAHUtah Utes
NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NIU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Andrew Gantz 49 yd FG GOOD

  2. UTAH
    Q3TD
    ZMZack Moss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-3

    Zack Moss run for 1 yd for a TD, (Matt Gay KICK)

  3. NIU
    Q4TD
    MCMarcus Childers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-9

    Marcus Childers pass intercepted for a TD Chase Hansen return for 40 yds for a TD, (Matt Gay KICK)

  4. UTAH
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-9

    Matt Gay 40 yd FG GOOD

  5. NIU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-12

    Andrew Gantz 27 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Tyler Huntley (254) — 0.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +3.31 EPA
  • Marcus Childers (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.57 EPA/play -18.97 EPA

Rushing

  • Zack Moss (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.29 EPA
  • Tre Harbison (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA
  • Tyler Huntley (254) — 0.0 yds -0.67 EPA

Receiving

  • Jauan Wesley (2459) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA
  • Britain Covey (254) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA
  • D.J. Brown (2459) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Tyler Huntley2543754.1%00+0.09+3.31
Marcus Childers24593354.5%00-0.57-18.97

Team EPA comparison

StatUTAHNIU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1245900Field goal
Q125440+1.62Ended
Q1245980+0.61Ended
Q125490+0.97Ended
Q1245980-1.11Punt
Q125490-4.61Punt
Q2245920-0.86Punt
Q2245910-0.13Ended
Q2254110+1.86Ended
Q22459180-6.38Punt
Q225450-7.30Punt
Q3245930-2.73Ended
Q325480-0.38Rush TD
Q3245960+0.91Punt
Q325480+5.90Ended
Q3245940-1.85Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass intercepted for a TD Chase Hansen return for 40 yds for a TD, (Matt Gay KICK) (-8.53 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Jordan Nettles run for 11 yds to the NoIll 39 Jordan Nettles fumbled, forced by Corrion Ballard, recovered by Utah Chase Hansen (-4.81 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Matt Ference punt for 34 yds , Jameson Field returns for no gain to the NoIll 36 Jameson Field fumbled, recovered by NoIll Jaden Huff (+4.74 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Utah Utes · Zack Moss run for 3 yds to the NoIll 49 Zack Moss fumbled, forced by Jordan Cole, recovered by NoIll Jordan Cole (-4.36 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Utah Utes · Tyler Huntley run for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 40 (-4.26 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · TEAM run for no gain to the Utah 29 TEAM fumbled, recovered by NoIll Andrew Gantz (-4.1 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Utah Utes · Tyler Huntley pass complete to Jaylen Dixon for 41 yds to the NoIll 35 for a 1ST down (+3.64 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Utah Utes · Tyler Huntley pass complete to Britain Covey for 48 yds to the NoIll 25 for a 1ST down (+3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Utah Utes controlled the final (17–6) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Tyler Huntley (254) — yds.
  • EPA edge: UTAH 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 Utah Utes vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Utah Utes 17, Northern Illinois Huskies 6 in Week 2 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 17–6.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012730.

Who led Utah Utes vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Tyler Huntley (254) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Utah Utes

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Northern Illinois Huskies

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L