Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 47–41 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 41, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 47.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	9	12	12	3	41
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers	6	12	12	12	47

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Grayson McCall (324) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.77 EPA/play +23.09 EPA
• Rocky Lombardi (2459) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +9.10 EPA
• Trayvon Rudolph (2459) — 0.0 yds · -1.32 EPA/play -1.33 EPA

Rushing

• Jay Ducker (2459) — 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Antario Brown (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.53 EPA
• Grayson McCall (324) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Jaivon Heiligh (324) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Cole Tucker (2459) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.10 EPA
• Isaiah Likely (324) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Grayson McCall	324	30	73.3%	0	4	+0.77	+23.09
Rocky Lombardi	2459	28	71.4%	0	2	+0.33	+9.10
Trayvon Rudolph	2459	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.32	-1.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	CCU
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	324	5	0	+2.32	Ended
Q1	2459	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2459	7	0	-1.13	Ended
Q1	324	1	0	+2.06	Rush TD
Q1	324	9	0	+3.79	Ended
Q1	2459	1	0	+2.44	Pass TD
Q1	2459	10	0	+3.09	Ended
Q2	2459	1	0	-0.39	Ended
Q2	324	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	324	9	0	+1.62	Ended
Q2	2459	1	0	+3.24	Pass TD
Q2	2459	9	0	-2.44	Ended
Q2	324	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	324	6	0	+1.80	Ended
Q2	2459	1	0	+1.12	Rush TD
Q2	2459	7	0	+4.46	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Coastal Carolina Chanticleers · Grayson McCall pass complete to Aaron Bedgood for 40 yds for a TD, (Massimo Biscardi KICK) (+6.56 EPA)
2. Q3 · Coastal Carolina Chanticleers · Braydon Bennett run for 60 yds for a TD, (Massimo Biscardi KICK) (+4.78 EPA)
3. Q4 · Coastal Carolina Chanticleers · Grayson McCall pass complete to Braydon Bennett for 34 yds for a TD, (Grayson McCall pass to Isaiah Likely for Two-Point Conversion) (+4.42 EPA)
4. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Jay Ducker run for 56 yds to the CCaro 1 for a 1ST down (+4.26 EPA)
5. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi run for 28 yds to the CCaro 21 for a 1ST down (+3.62 EPA)
6. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Clint Ratkovich run for no gain to the NoIll 34 (-3.37 EPA)
7. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Miles Joiner for 12 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK) (+3.24 EPA)
8. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ference, Matt punt 37 yards to the COASTALCAR30, fair catch by Heiligh, Jaivon, PENALTY COASTALCAR roughing the kicker (Bedgood, Aaron) 14 yards to the NORTHERNIL47, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN NORTHERNIL. (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Coastal Carolina Chanticleers controlled the final (47–41) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Grayson McCall (324) — yds, 4 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 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers?

Northern Illinois Huskies 41, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 47 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers?

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers won with a final score of 41–47.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331165.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in passing?

Grayson McCall (324) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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