Eastern Michigan Eagles 20–27 Northern Illinois Huskies: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2021

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 27–20 in Week 5, 2021. Final score: Eastern Michigan Eagles 20, Northern Illinois Huskies 27.

Game summary

Northern Illinois Huskies beat Eastern Michigan Eagles 27–20 in Week 5 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Ben Bryant (2199) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.26 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Clint Ratkovich — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Hassan Beydoun — 13 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Michigan Eagles	0	9	12	3	20
Northern Illinois Huskies	9	0	6	3	27

Scoring Map

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

EMUEastern Michigan Eagles

+3OPP 33

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NIU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-3
John Richardson 28 yd FG GOOD
NIU
Q1TD
RLRocky Lombardi
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Rocky Lombardi run for 5 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK)
EMU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-9
Chad Ryland 47 yd FG GOOD
EMU
Q2TD
TTEAM
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
Jaden Dolphin 59 Yd Interception Return (John Richardson Kick)
EMU
Q3TD
DDDylan Drummond
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
Ben Bryant pass complete to Dylan Drummond for 17 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK)
NIU
Q3TD
CRClint Ratkovich
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Clint Ratkovich run for 2 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK)
EMU
Q3TD
BCBryson Cannon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Ben Bryant pass complete to Bryson Cannon for 42 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK)
EMU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
24-15
Chad Ryland 31 yd FG GOOD
NIU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
24-18
John Richardson 26 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Ben Bryant (2199) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +10.80 EPA
Ben Bryant incomplete (2199) — 0.0 yds · +1.05 EPA/play +1.05 EPA
Drew Cassens (2459) — 0.0 yds · -2.54 EPA/play -2.54 EPA

Rushing

Clint Ratkovich (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.34 EPA
Antario Brown (2459) — 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA
Harrison Waylee (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

Hassan Beydoun (2199) — 13 rec · 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA
Tyrice Richie (2459) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Dylan Drummond (2199) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.67 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Bryant	2199	42	64.3%	2	+0.26	+10.80
Ben Bryant incomplete	2199	1	0.0%	0	+1.05	+1.05
Drew Cassens	2459	1	0.0%	0	-2.54	-2.54
Rocky Lombardi	2459	17	52.9%	0	-0.15	-2.59
TEAM	2199	1	0.0%	0	-7.69	-7.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	EMU	NIU
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	EPA	Result
Q1	2199	1	+2.84	Ended
Q1	2459	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2199	3	+0.07	Ended
Q1	2459	2	-1.32	Ended
Q1	2459	7	+3.73	Rush TD
Q1	2199	6	-7.53	Fumble
Q1	2459	8	-1.04	Ended
Q1	2199	1	-0.42	Punt
Q1	2459	3	-3.58	Ended
Q1	2199	3	-0.86	Ended
Q2	2459	1	-0.05	Ended
Q2	2199	2	-0.76	Field goal
Q2	2459	1	-1.92	Fumble
Q2	2199	6	+1.20	Punt
Q2	2459	8	-2.00	Punt
Q2	2199	3	-2.19	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Jaden Dolphin 59 Yd Interception Return (John Richardson Kick) (-7.69 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Ben Bryant pass complete to Bryson Cannon for 42 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK) (+6.26 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Ben Bryant sacked by Lance Deveaux Jr. for a loss of 21 yards to the EMich 34 Ben Bryant fumbled, recovered by NoIll Raishein Thomas , return for 0 yards (-5.54 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Ben Bryant pass complete to Darius Boone Jr. for 45 yds to the NoIll 18 for a 1ST down (+5.21 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Ben Bryant pass complete to Hassan Beydoun for 45 yds to the NoIll 46 for a 1ST down (+3.92 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Chad Ryland 34 yd FG MISSED (-3.46 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Ben Bryant pass complete to Hassan Beydoun for 15 yds to the NoIll 48 for a 1ST down (+2.84 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Tyrice Richie for 9 yds to the EMich 26 for a 1ST down (+2.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (27–20) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Ben Bryant (2199) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: EMU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Eastern Michigan Eagles 20, Northern Illinois Huskies 27 in Week 5 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 20–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309558.

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

Ben Bryant (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 Eastern Michigan Eagles at Northern Illinois Huskies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.