Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2019 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 44–8 in Week 3, 2019. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 8, Nebraska Cornhuskers 44.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	3	3	0	8
Nebraska Cornhuskers	9	20	6	6	44

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +14.17 EPA
• Noah Vedral (158) — 0.0 yds · +0.57 EPA/play +2.84 EPA
• Ross Bowers (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.40 EPA

Rushing

• Tre Harbison (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.32 EPA
• Dedrick Mills (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Daniel Crawford (2459) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• JD Spielman (158) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA
• Tyrice Richie (2459) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Adrian Martinez	158	25	56.0%	0	2	+0.57	+14.17
Noah Vedral	158	5	60.0%	0	0	+0.57	+2.84
Ross Bowers	2459	40	62.5%	0	0	-0.01	-0.40
Marcus Childers	2459	5	60.0%	0	0	-0.09	-0.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	NEB
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	-0.40	Ended
Q1	158	3	0	-1.89	Punt
Q1	2459	2	0	-2.77	Punt
Q1	158	4	0	-0.50	Pass TD
Q1	2459	11	0	-4.28	Fumble
Q1	158	2	0	-1.08	Field goal
Q1	2459	3	0	-2.92	Punt
Q1	158	8	0	+4.69	Pass TD
Q2	158	4	0	+2.49	Ended
Q2	2459	3	0	-1.19	Punt
Q2	158	0	0	—	Safety
Q2	2459	5	0	+0.49	Punt
Q2	158	2	0	-2.16	Ended
Q2	2459	3	0	-2.17	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+2.51	Rush TD
Q2	158	1	0	+3.00	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ross Bowers pass complete to Daniel Crawford for 28 yds to the Neb 9 for a 1ST down (+6.18 EPA)
2. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ross Bowers pass incomplete to Daniel Crawford, broken up by Eli Sullivan (-6.17 EPA)
3. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to Kanawai Noa for 27 yds for a TD, (Lane McCallum KICK) (+5.41 EPA)
4. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dedrick Mills run for 6 yds to the NoIll 10 Dedrick Mills fumbled, forced by Jack Heflin, recovered by NoIll Marshe Terry (-4.81 EPA)
5. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to JD Spielman for 41 yds to the NoIll 36 for a 1ST down (+4.65 EPA)
6. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Isaac Armstrong 37 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by null Devin Haney return for 13 yds to the NoIll 49 (-4.25 EPA)
7. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Maurice Washington run for 60 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong PAT BLOCKED) NEBRASKA Penalty, illegal batting ( Yards) declined (+4.09 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ross Bowers pass intercepted Braxton Clark return for 9 yds to the NoIll 42 (-4.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (44–8) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Adrian Martinez (158) — yds, 2 TD.
• 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Northern Illinois Huskies 8, Nebraska Cornhuskers 44 in Week 3 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 8–44.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112240.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Adrian Martinez (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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