Quick answer
Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Ball State Cardinals 24–16 in Week 6, 2018. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 24, Ball State Cardinals 16.
Game summary
Northern Illinois Huskies beat Ball State Cardinals 24–16 in Week 6 of the 2018 season.
- Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 7 plays.
- Passing leader: Riley Neal (2050) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.11 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: James Gilbert — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Justin Hall — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
 Ball State Cardinals | 0 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
NIUNorthern Illinois HuskiesMarcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 13 yds for a TD, (Andrew Gantz KICK)
Morgan Hagee 51 yd FG GOOD
Morgan Hagee 26 yd FG GOOD
Tre Harbison run for 1 yd for a TD, (Andrew Gantz KICK)
Morgan Hagee 47 yd FG GOOD
Andrew Gantz 27 yd FG GOOD
James Gilbert run for 3 yds for a TD, (Morgan Hagee KICK)
BALLBall State CardinalsFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NIU
Q1TD DBD.J. BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-0
Marcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 13 yds for a TD, (Andrew Gantz KICK)
- BALL
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 6-3
Morgan Hagee 51 yd FG GOOD
- BALL
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 6-6
Morgan Hagee 26 yd FG GOOD
- NIU
Q2TD THTre HarbisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-6
Tre Harbison run for 1 yd for a TD, (Andrew Gantz KICK)
- BALL
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 12-9
Morgan Hagee 47 yd FG GOOD
- NIU
Q4FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 15-9
Andrew Gantz 27 yd FG GOOD
- BALL
Q4TD JGJames GilbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 15-15
James Gilbert run for 3 yds for a TD, (Morgan Hagee KICK)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Riley Neal (2050) — 0.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -5.65 EPA
- Marcus Childers (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.43 EPA/play -13.45 EPA
Rushing
- James Gilbert (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
- Tre Harbison (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
- Marcus Jones (2459) — 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA
Receiving
- Justin Hall (2050) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA
- Corey Lacanaria (2050) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA
- Riley Miller (2050) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Neal | 2050 | 50 | 62.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.11 | -5.65 |
| Marcus Childers | 2459 | 31 | 58.1% | 0 | 1 | -0.43 | -13.45 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | NIU | BALL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 | +0.54 | Ended |
| Q1 | 2050 | 4 | 0 | -1.86 | Punt |
| Q1 | 2459 | 6 | 0 | -2.22 | Punt |
| Q1 | 2050 | 6 | 0 | -5.67 | Fumble |
| Q1 | 2459 | 1 | 0 | +1.67 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 2459 | 3 | 0 | +3.02 | Ended |
| Q1 | 2050 | 4 | 0 | -1.65 | Punt |
| Q1 | 2459 | 6 | 0 | -1.20 | Punt |
| Q1 | 2050 | 9 | 0 | -1.89 | Field goal |
| Q2 | 2459 | 3 | 0 | +0.23 | Ended |
| Q2 | 2050 | 7 | 0 | +0.35 | Ended |
| Q2 | 2459 | 5 | 0 | +0.02 | Punt |
| Q2 | 2050 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal |
| Q2 | 2459 | 3 | 0 | -1.74 | Ended |
| Q2 | 2050 | 14 | 0 | +2.01 | Ended |
| Q2 | 2459 | 1 | 0 | +0.47 | Rush TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass intercepted for a 1ST down Ray Wilborn return for 43 yds to the BALLST 15 for a 1ST down BALL ST Penalty, personal foul (3 Yards) to the NoIll 3 for a 1ST down (-7.56 EPA)
- Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Jones run for 64 yds to the BalSt 13 for a 1ST down (+5.8 EPA)
- Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Riley Neal pass complete to Yo'Heinz Tyler for 4 yds Yo'Heinz Tyler fumbled, forced by Jordan Cole, recovered by NoIll Kyle Pugh (-5.16 EPA)
- Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · James Gilbert run for a loss of 2 yards to the NoIll 31 (-3.4 EPA)
- Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Riley Neal pass complete to Justin Hall for 6 yds to the NoIll 35 for a 1ST down (+3.23 EPA)
- Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Riley Neal pass complete to Riley Miller for 24 yds to the NoIll 48 for a 1ST down (+3.22 EPA)
- Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass complete to Jauan Wesley for 14 yds to the BalSt 31 for a 1ST down (+3.03 EPA)
- Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Riley Neal pass incomplete to Corey Lacanaria (-2.75 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (24–16) in Week 6.
- Passing edge: Riley Neal (2050) — 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 Ball State Cardinals?
Northern Illinois Huskies 24, Ball State Cardinals 16 in Week 6 of the 2018 college football season.
Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals?
Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 24–16.
Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401020754.
Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?
Riley Neal (2050) 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 Ball State Cardinals in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Northern Illinois Huskies
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
Ball State Cardinals
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
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