Northern Illinois Huskies vs. BYU Cougars: 2018 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated BYU Cougars 7–6 in Week 9, 2018. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 7, BYU Cougars 6.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	0	6	0	7
BYU Cougars	3	0	3	0	6

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Marcus Childers (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.22 EPA/play -4.24 EPA
• Zach Wilson (252) — 0.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -6.64 EPA

Rushing

• Marcus Childers (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.30 EPA
• Tre Harbison (2459) — 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Squally Canada (252) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Jauan Wesley (2459) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
• Spencer Tears (2459) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Aleva Hifo (252) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Marcus Childers	2459	19	52.6%	0	0	-0.22	-4.24
Zach Wilson	252	34	52.9%	0	0	-0.20	-6.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	BYU
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	+0.04	Ended
Q1	252	3	0	-2.32	Punt
Q1	2459	3	0	-2.28	Punt
Q1	252	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	252	11	0	+1.64	Ended
Q1	2459	5	0	-0.48	Punt
Q1	252	3	0	-2.45	Punt
Q2	2459	1	0	-1.45	Ended
Q2	252	2	0	-0.70	Punt
Q2	252	1	0	+0.02	Ended
Q2	2459	9	0	+1.86	Ended
Q2	252	7	0	-1.26	Punt
Q2	2459	4	0	-0.15	Punt
Q2	252	5	0	-3.74	Ended
Q2	2459	1	0	-0.88	Punt
Q3	252	3	0	-2.16	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · CHILDERS, Marcu pass incomplete, PENALTY BYU holding 2 yards to the BYU1, 1ST DOWN NIU, NO PLAY. (-4.57 EPA)
2. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Zach Wilson pass complete to Talon Shumway for 42 yds to the NoIll 17 for a 1ST down (+4.27 EPA)
3. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Zach Wilson pass complete to Micah Simon for 7 yds to the NoIll 34 for a 1ST down (+3.38 EPA)
4. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Zach Wilson pass intercepted Mykelti Williams return for 4 yds to the BYU 48 (-3.08 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Andrew Gantz 41 yd FG MISSED (-2.42 EPA)
6. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Marcus Childers pass complete to Jauan Wesley for 29 yds to the BYU 49 for a 1ST down (+2.37 EPA)
7. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Skyler Southam 51 yd FG MISSED (-2.35 EPA)
8. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Zach Wilson pass complete to Lopini Katoa for 3 yds to the NoIll 32 (-2.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (7–6) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Marcus Childers (2459) — 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 BYU Cougars?

Northern Illinois Huskies 7, BYU Cougars 6 in Week 9 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs BYU Cougars?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 7–6.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401016409.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Marcus Childers (2459) 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 BYU Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.