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Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles: 2020 Week 15 Recap

Eagles defeat Huskies 41–33 in Week 15

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles (Week 15).

Northern Illinois Huskies 33 0-6
Final 33–41
Eastern Michigan Eagles 41 2-4 Winner
Winner
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Final score
33–41
Halftime
Northern Illinois Huskies 9–18 Eastern Michigan Eagles
Top passer
Preston Hutchinson

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Quick answer

Eastern Michigan Eagles defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 41–33 in Week 15, 2020. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 33, Eastern Michigan Eagles 41.

Game summary

Eastern Michigan Eagles beat Northern Illinois Huskies 41–33 in Week 15 of the 2020 season.

  • Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 13 plays.
  • Passing leader: Preston Hutchinson (2199) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.20 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Harrison Waylee — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Hassan Beydoun — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Northern Illinois Huskies9018633
Eastern Michigan Eagles996841

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies
EMUEastern Michigan Eagles

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NIU
    Q1TD
    TRTyrice Richie

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Ross Bowers pass complete to Tyrice Richie for 19 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK)

  2. NIU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-0

    John Richardson 46 yd FG GOOD

  3. EMU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-3

    Chad Ryland 39 yd FG GOOD

  4. EMU
    Q1TD
    TKTanner Knue

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-9

    Preston Hutchinson pass complete to Tanner Knue for 14 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK)

  5. EMU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-12

    Chad Ryland 24 yd FG GOOD

  6. EMU
    Q2TD
    DDDylan Drummond

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-18

    Preston Hutchinson pass complete to Dylan Drummond for 8 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK)

  7. NIU
    Q3TD
    MTMessiah Travis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-18

    Ross Bowers pass complete to Messiah Travis for 18 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK)

  8. EMU
    Q3TD
    DBDarius Boone Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-24

    Darius Boone Jr. run for 18 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK)

  9. NIU
    Q3TD
    ECErin Collins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-24

    Erin Collins run for 9 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK)

  10. NIU
    Q3TD
    RBRoss Bowers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-24

    Ross Bowers pass complete to Dennis Robinson for 7 yds for a TD Dennis Robinson fumbled, forced by Kempton Shine, recovered by EMich Mark Lee Jr. , return for 61 yds, (Chad Ryland KICK)

  11. NIU
    Q4TD
    CTCole Tucker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-24

    Cole Tucker 3 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick)

  12. EMU
    Q4Safety
    TTEAM

    Points+2

    Yard line
    Own EZ
    Score
    33-26

    TEAM run for a loss of 6 yards for a SAFETY

  13. EMU
    Q4TD
    PHPreston Hutchinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-32

    Preston Hutchinson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Preston Hutchinson (2199) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +6.31 EPA
  • Ross Bowers (2459) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.28 EPA
  • Dustin Fletcher (2459) — 0.0 yds · -3.06 EPA/play -3.06 EPA

Rushing

  • Harrison Waylee (2459) — 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
  • Preston Hutchinson (2199) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA
  • Darius Boone Jr. (2199) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA

Receiving

  • Hassan Beydoun (2199) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
  • Tyrice Richie (2459) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
  • Quian Williams (2199) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Preston Hutchinson21993167.7%02+0.20+6.31
Ross Bowers24593164.5%04-0.04-1.28
Dustin Fletcher245910.0%00-3.06-3.06

Team EPA comparison

StatNIUEMU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1219930+0.61Ended
Q1245910+2.36Pass TD
Q1245910-0.13Field goal
Q1245980+0.92Ended
Q1219900Field goal
Q1219990+0.69Ended
Q1245930-2.30Punt
Q1219910+2.25Pass TD
Q12199100-0.05Ended
Q2245940-0.50Punt
Q2219950-2.15Fumble
Q2245920-0.44Punt
Q2219900Field goal
Q2219960-1.85Ended
Q2245940-4.69Ended
Q2219940-1.81Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ross Bowers pass complete to Dennis Robinson for 7 yds for a TD Dennis Robinson fumbled, forced by Kempton Shine, recovered by EMich Mark Lee Jr. , return for 61 yds, (Chad Ryland KICK) (-7.71 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ross Bowers pass complete to Daniel Crawford for 21 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down (+3.38 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Preston Hutchinson run for 5 yds to the NoIll 25 Preston Hutchinson fumbled, recovered by NoIll Kyle Pugh (-3.33 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Dustin Fletcher run for 13 yds to the EMich 45 for a 1ST down (+3.15 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Dustin Fletcher sacked by Turan Rush for a loss of 4 yards to the NoIll 38 Ross Bowers fumbled, recovered by NoIll Ross Bowers , return for 0 yards (-3.06 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ross Bowers pass incomplete to Dennis Robinson (-3.02 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Preston Hutchinson run for a loss of 4 yards to the NoIll 39 (-2.66 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · John Richardson on-side kick recovered by NORTHERNIL at the EMich 24 (+2.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Eastern Michigan Eagles controlled the final (41–33) in Week 15.
  • Passing edge: Preston Hutchinson (2199) — 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 Eastern Michigan Eagles?

Northern Illinois Huskies 33, Eastern Michigan Eagles 41 in Week 15 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles?

Eastern Michigan Eagles won with a final score of 33–41.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401249884.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles in passing?

Preston Hutchinson (2199) 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 Eastern Michigan Eagles in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Northern Illinois Huskies

Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L

Eastern Michigan Eagles

Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W