Northwestern Wildcats vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2021 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 56–7 in Week 5, 2021. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 7, Nebraska Cornhuskers 56.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	6	0	0	0	7
Nebraska Cornhuskers	12	12	12	6	56

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ryan Hilinski (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +10.49 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +4.79 EPA
• Logan Smothers (158) — 0.0 yds · +1.56 EPA/play +1.56 EPA

Rushing

• Jaquez Yant (158) — 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Rahmir Johnson (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.04 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.88 EPA

Receiving

• Stephon Robinson Jr. (77) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.76 EPA
• Bryce Kirtz (77) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Evan Hull (77) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Hilinski	77	40	60.0%	0	1	+0.26	+10.49
Adrian Martinez	158	16	68.8%	0	1	+0.30	+4.79
Logan Smothers	158	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.56	+1.56
Matt Masker	158	3	100.0%	0	0	+0.22	+0.66
Carl Richardson	77	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.06	-1.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NU	NEB
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	158	1	0	-0.12	Ended
Q1	77	1	0	+3.39	Pass TD
Q1	158	3	0	+0.86	Ended
Q1	77	6	0	+4.68	Ended
Q1	158	1	0	+3.12	Rush TD
Q1	158	9	0	+0.89	Ended
Q1	77	3	0	-2.02	Punt
Q1	158	6	0	+5.31	Rush TD
Q1	77	6	0	-1.09	Ended
Q1	158	2	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	77	1	0	-0.08	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+2.24	Rush TD
Q2	77	4	0	-0.95	Ended
Q2	158	5	0	+0.80	Ended
Q2	77	7	0	-7.10	Fumble
Q2	158	9	0	+0.41	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski run for 9 yds to the Neb 10 Ryan Hilinski fumbled, forced by JoJo Domann, recovered by Neb Deontre Thomas (-7.06 EPA)
2. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Rahmir Johnson run for 4 yds to the Nwest 1 (-5.61 EPA)
3. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to Samori Toure for 70 yds to the Nwest 5 for a 1ST down (+4.75 EPA)
4. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Jaquez Yant run for 64 yds to the Nwest 4 for a 1ST down (+4.29 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass complete to Malik Washington for 43 yds to the Neb 19 for a 1ST down (+3.97 EPA)
6. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass complete to Stephon Robinson Jr. for 32 yds to the Neb 28 for a 1ST down (+3.92 EPA)
7. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Zavier Betts run for 83 yds for a TD, (Connor Culp KICK) (+3.39 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass complete to Stephon Robinson Jr. for 28 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (+3.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (56–7) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Ryan Hilinski (77) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: NU 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 Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Northwestern Wildcats 7, Nebraska Cornhuskers 56 in Week 5 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 7–56.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282800.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Ryan Hilinski (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northwestern Wildcats at Nebraska Cornhuskers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.