Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2020 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 31–25 in Week 12, 2020. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 25, Ball State Cardinals 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	12	0	9	25
Ball State Cardinals	0	6	6	9	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Drew Plitt (2050) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +5.18 EPA
• Ross Bowers (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.73 EPA
• TEAM (2459) — 0.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -0.56 EPA

Rushing

• Caleb Huntley (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA
• Harrison Waylee (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Erin Collins (2459) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Tyrice Richie (2459) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Yo'Heinz Tyler (2050) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Justin Hall (2050) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drew Plitt	2050	27	63.0%	0	2	+0.19	+5.18
Ross Bowers	2459	41	65.9%	0	1	+0.02	+0.73
TEAM	2459	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.56	-0.56

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	2050	5	0	+5.17	Ended
Q1	2459	3	0	-2.23	Punt
Q1	2050	3	0	-1.71	Missed FG
Q1	2459	8	0	+1.09	Pass TD
Q1	2050	11	0	+0.99	Ended
Q1	2459	18	0	-7.61	Touchdown
Q2	2459	7	0	+2.42	Rush TD
Q2	2050	9	0	-3.18	Ended
Q2	2459	5	0	+5.06	Ended
Q2	2050	1	0	+2.69	Pass TD
Q2	2050	1	0	+0.09	Ended
Q3	2459	2	0	+1.28	Ended
Q3	2050	5	0	-3.22	Rush TD
Q3	2459	3	0	-2.07	Punt
Q3	2050	8	0	+2.56	Ended
Q3	2459	3	0	-3.02	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ross Bowers pass intercepted for a TD Amechi Uzodinma II return for 71 yds for a TD, (Jack Knight KICK) (-10.77 EPA)
2. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt pass intercepted, touchback. Dillon Thomas return for no gain (-6.03 EPA)
3. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt pass complete to Yo'Heinz Tyler for 64 yds to the NoIll 13 for a 1ST down (+5.25 EPA)
4. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Tye Evans run for 46 yds to the NoIll 9 for a 1ST down (+4.5 EPA)
5. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Erin Collins run for 6 yds to the BalSt 17 (-4.27 EPA)
6. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Caleb Huntley run for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 41 (-3.6 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Jack Knight 42 yd FG MISSED (-3.49 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Erin Collins run for 3 yds for a TD BALL ST Penalty, ( Yards) declined, (Ross Bowers pass to Daniel Crawford for Two-Point Conversion) (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (31–25) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Drew Plitt (2050) — 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 Ball State Cardinals?

Northern Illinois Huskies 25, Ball State Cardinals 31 in Week 12 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 25–31.

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=401249870.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Drew Plitt (2050) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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.