Central Michigan Chippewas 16–24 Northern Illinois Huskies: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2018

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 24–16 in Week 3, 2018. Final score: Central Michigan Chippewas 16, Northern Illinois Huskies 24.

Game summary

Northern Illinois Huskies beat Central Michigan Chippewas 24–16 in Week 3 of the 2018 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Tommy Lazzaro (2117) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.21 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jonathan Ward — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Julian Hicks — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Michigan Chippewas	0	3	6	6	16
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	12	6	3	24

Scoring Map

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

CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

+3OPP 33

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+3OPP 33

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NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NIU
Q2TD
DRDennis Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Marcus Childers pass complete to Dennis Robinson for 7 yds for a TD CENTRAL MICH Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined, (Andrew Gantz KICK)
NIU
Q2TD
STSpencer Tears
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Marcus Childers pass complete to Spencer Tears for 14 yds for a TD, (Andrew Gantz KICK)
CMU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-12
Ryan Tice 27 yd FG GOOD
CMU
Q3TD
TLTommy Lazzaro
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Tommy Lazzaro run for 6 yds for a TD, (Ryan Tice KICK)
NIU
Q3TD
DBD.J. Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Marcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 2 yds for a TD, (Andrew Gantz KICK)
NIU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-21
Andrew Gantz 36 yd FG GOOD
CMU
Q4TD
JHJulian Hicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Tommy Lazzaro pass complete to Julian Hicks for 4 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tommy Lazzaro (2117) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +4.67 EPA
Marcus Childers (2459) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +3.49 EPA
Anthony Thompson (2459) — 0.0 yds · -1.95 EPA/play -1.95 EPA

Rushing

Jonathan Ward (2117) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
Marcus Jones (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
Tre Harbison (2459) — 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Receiving

Julian Hicks (2117) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA
Jonathan Ward (2117) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA
D.J. Brown (2459) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Lazzaro	2117	22	59.1%	1	+0.21	+4.67
Marcus Childers	2459	18	61.1%	3	+0.19	+3.49
Anthony Thompson	2459	1	100.0%	0	-1.95	-1.95
Matt Ference	2459	1	0.0%	0	-3.17	-3.17
Tony Poljan	2117	13	38.5%	0	-0.79	-10.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CMU	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	EPA	Result
Q1	2117	4	+1.76	Missed FG
Q1	2459	4	-4.94	Interception
Q1	2117	3	-2.56	Ended
Q1	2459	3	-5.97	Ended
Q1	2117	4	-6.38	Punt
Q1	2459	4	-2.41	Punt
Q1	2117	5	-0.87	Punt
Q1	2459	5	-0.69	Punt
Q2	2117	2	+0.40	Ended
Q2	2459	1	+1.87	Pass TD
Q2	2117	2	-0.00	Ended
Q2	2459	3	+1.35	Ended
Q2	2117	1	-1.74	Ended
Q2	2459	1	+2.56	Pass TD
Q2	2117	3	+0.04	Ended
Q2	2459	11	+4.09	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Kumehnnu Gwilly run for no gain to the NoIll 21 Kumehnnu Gwilly fumbled, forced by Lance Deveaux Jr., recovered by NoIll Kyle Pugh (-4.83 EPA)
Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Tommy Lazzaro pass intercepted Vinny Labus return for 6 yds to the NoIll 12 (-4.61 EPA)
Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jonathan Ward run for 3 yds to the CMich 23 CENTRAL MICH Penalty, Offensive holding (-10 Yards) to the CMich 13 (-4.28 EPA)
Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Michael Armstrong 25 yd FG MISSED (-3.61 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 37 yds to the CMich 30 for a 1ST down (+3.55 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · TEAM run for a loss of 7 yards to the NoIll 9 TEAM fumbled, recovered by NoIll Matt Ference (-3.34 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Matt Ference pass intercepted Troy Brown return for 6 yds to the NoIll 29 (-3.17 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Tre Harbison run for 48 yds to the CMich 2 for a 1ST down (+3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (24–16) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Tommy Lazzaro (2117) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: CMU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Central Michigan Chippewas vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Central Michigan Chippewas 16, Northern Illinois Huskies 24 in Week 3 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Central Michigan Chippewas vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 16–24.

Where can I find the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401020679.

Who led Central Michigan Chippewas vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Tommy Lazzaro (2117) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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