Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 63–10 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 10, Michigan Wolverines 63.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	3	0	0	6	10
Michigan Wolverines	12	18	24	0	63

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cade McNamara (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.15 EPA/play +12.61 EPA
• J.J. McCarthy (130) — 0.0 yds · -0.51 EPA/play -3.07 EPA
• Rocky Lombardi (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.50 EPA/play -8.54 EPA

Rushing

• Blake Corum (130) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.55 EPA
• Harrison Waylee (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Hassan Haskins (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.57 EPA

Receiving

• Cornelius Johnson (130) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.23 EPA
• Tyrice Richie (2459) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -1.10 EPA
• Trayvon Rudolph (2459) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cade McNamara	130	11	72.7%	0	1	+1.15	+12.61
J.J. McCarthy	130	6	66.7%	0	0	-0.51	-3.07
Rocky Lombardi	2459	17	52.9%	0	1	-0.50	-8.54

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	MICH
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	130	1	0	+1.13	Ended
Q1	2459	3	0	-2.25	Punt
Q1	130	1	0	+0.40	Rush TD
Q1	130	8	0	+4.84	Ended
Q1	2459	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2459	9	0	+3.36	Ended
Q1	130	1	0	+0.63	Rush TD
Q1	130	6	0	+3.06	Ended
Q1	2459	3	0	-2.98	Punt
Q2	2459	4	0	-2.11	Ended
Q2	130	1	0	+6.31	Pass TD
Q2	2459	7	0	-1.08	Punt
Q2	130	1	0	+2.08	Rush TD
Q2	130	9	0	+0.68	Ended
Q2	2459	3	0	-0.42	Punt
Q2	130	1	0	+0.64	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Cornelius Johnson 87 Yd pass from Cade McNamara (Jake Moody Kick) (+6.31 EPA)
2. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Matt Ference punt for 43 yds , A.J. Henning returns for 2 yds to the Mich 38 MICHIGAN Penalty, Illegal Block (Andrew Russell) to the Mich 13 (+6.22 EPA)
3. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass intercepted Gemon Green return for 27 yds to the NoIll 3 (-4.87 EPA)
4. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Cole Tucker 9 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (John Richardson Kick) (+4.34 EPA)
5. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · NORTHERNIL Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Demond Taylor Jr.) to the 50 yard line (-3.43 EPA)
6. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · John Richardson kickoff for 35 yds fair catch by Donovan Edwards at the Mich 30 (-3.21 EPA)
7. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi run for 45 yds to the Mich 11 for a 1ST down (+3.13 EPA)
8. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Blake Corum 51 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick) (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (63–10) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Cade McNamara (130) — yds, 1 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 Michigan Wolverines?

Northern Illinois Huskies 10, Michigan Wolverines 63 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 10–63.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282774.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Cade McNamara (130) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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