Illinois State Redbirds vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Illinois State Redbirds 24–10 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 10, Northern Illinois Huskies 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois State Redbirds	0	3	0	12	10
Northern Illinois Huskies	3	0	6	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ross Bowers (2459) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +0.88 EPA
• Brady Davis (2287) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.36 EPA/play -10.06 EPA

Rushing

• Tre Harbison (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.42 EPA
• James Robinson (2287) — 0.0 yds -0.89 EPA
• Brady Davis (2287) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Taylor Grimes (2287) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Kacper Rutkiewicz (2287) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• James Robinson (2287) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ross Bowers	2459	32	62.5%	0	2	+0.03	+0.88
Brady Davis	2287	28	50.0%	0	1	-0.36	-10.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILST	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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2459	4	0	-1.25	Field goal
Q1	2287	3	0	-2.96	Punt
Q1	2459	8	0	+1.70	Ended
Q1	2287	2	0	-1.63	Punt
Q1	2459	3	0	-2.52	Punt
Q1	2287	8	0	-3.52	Punt
Q2	2287	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2459	7	0	+0.65	Ended
Q2	2287	2	0	+0.45	Ended
Q2	2459	2	0	-5.86	Interception
Q2	2287	4	0	-0.40	Punt
Q2	2459	4	0	-1.69	Punt
Q2	2287	3	0	-2.59	Punt
Q2	2459	2	0	-1.48	Punt
Q2	2287	2	0	-1.53	Punt
Q3	2287	3	0	+0.56	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · Brady Davis pass intercepted for a TD Jalen McKie return for 32 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK) (-7.17 EPA)
2. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ross Bowers pass intercepted Dylan Draka return for 3 yds to the NoIll 32 (-5.14 EPA)
3. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ross Bowers pass complete to Tyrice Ritchie for 68 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK) (+4.44 EPA)
4. Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · Brady Davis pass complete to Taylor Grimes for 42 yds for a TD, (Sam Fenlason KICK) (+4.35 EPA)
5. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ross Bowers pass complete to Daniel Crawford for 45 yds to the IllSt 9 for a 1ST down (+4.0 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Tre Harbison run for a loss of 1 yard to the IllSt 8 (-3.96 EPA)
7. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · NORTHERNIL Penalty, offside defense (Jordan Cole) to the IllSt 36 for a 1ST down (+3.3 EPA)
8. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ross Bowers pass complete to Mitchell Brinkman for 21 yds to the IllSt 32 for a 1ST down (+3.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (24–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Ross Bowers (2459) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: ILST 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 Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Illinois State Redbirds 10, Northern Illinois Huskies 24 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 10–24.

Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401119257.

Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Ross Bowers (2459) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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