Bowling Green Falcons vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2021 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Bowling Green Falcons 34–26 in Week 7, 2021. Final score: Bowling Green Falcons 26, Northern Illinois Huskies 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bowling Green Falcons	6	6	3	9	26
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	18	9	3	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matt McDonald (189) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.41 EPA
• Rocky Lombardi (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.86 EPA/play -6.04 EPA

Rushing

• Jay Ducker (2459) — 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Taron Keith (189) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Clint Ratkovich (2459) — 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA

Receiving

• Austin Osborne (189) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.35 EPA
• Jhaylin Embry (189) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA
• Tyrone Broden (189) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt McDonald	189	34	47.1%	0	1	+0.07	+2.41
Rocky Lombardi	2459	7	57.1%	0	1	-0.86	-6.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BGSU	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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2459	9	0	+4.30	Ended
Q1	189	1	0	+1.59	Rush TD
Q1	2459	1	0	-4.76	Fumble
Q1	189	5	0	+1.40	Punt
Q1	2459	6	0	+1.69	Ended
Q1	189	7	0	+0.74	Ended
Q2	2459	1	0	-0.03	Ended
Q2	189	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	189	8	0	+0.64	Ended
Q2	2459	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	189	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	189	7	0	+1.47	Punt
Q2	2459	4	0	-1.77	Ended
Q2	189	5	0	-3.21	Ended
Q2	2459	1	0	+1.93	Rush TD
Q2	2459	5	0	+2.71	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Trayvon Rudolph 100 Yd Kickoff Return (John Richardson Kick) (+6.1 EPA)
2. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald run for 49 yds to the NoIll 25 for a 1ST down (+4.78 EPA)
3. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Antario Brown run for 1 yd to the NoIll 36 Antario Brown fumbled, forced by Jalen Burton, recovered by BwGrn Jordan Anderson (-4.76 EPA)
4. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass complete to Jhaylin Embry for 54 yds to the NoIll 22 for a 1ST down (+4.58 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass incomplete to Messiah Travis (-4.17 EPA)
6. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Austin Osborne 36 Yd pass from Matt McDonald (Nate Needham Kick) (+4.08 EPA)
7. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi run for 3 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK) (+4.03 EPA)
8. Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass complete to Tyrone Broden for 44 yds to the NoIll 8 for a 1ST down (+2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (34–26) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Matt McDonald (189) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: BGSU 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 Bowling Green Falcons vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Bowling Green Falcons 26, Northern Illinois Huskies 34 in Week 7 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Bowling Green Falcons vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 26–34.

Where can I find the Bowling Green Falcons vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309570.

Who led Bowling Green Falcons vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Matt McDonald (189) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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