Northern Illinois Huskies 39–38 Central Michigan Chippewas: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2021

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 39–38 in Week 8, 2021. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 39, Central Michigan Chippewas 38.

Game summary

Northern Illinois Huskies edged Central Michigan Chippewas 39–38 in Week 8 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Rocky Lombardi (2459) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +1.21 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jay Ducker — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Tyrice Richie — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	9	9	9	39
Central Michigan Chippewas	12	12	6	3	38

Scoring Map

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

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

+3

+3OPP 33

CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CMU
Q1TD
LNLew Nichols III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Lew Nichols III run for 1 yd for a TD, (Marshall Meeder KICK)
NIU
Q1TD
TRTyrice Richie
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Tyrice Richie for 21 yds for a TD, (Kanon Woodill KICK)
CMU
Q1TD
LNLew Nichols III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Lew Nichols III run for 66 yds for a TD, (Marshall Meeder KICK)
NIU
Q2TD
TRTrayvon Rudolph
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Trayvon Rudolph 15 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Tristen Tewes Pass to Trayvon Rudolph for Two-Point Conversion)
CMU
Q2TD
JSJaCorey Sullivan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Daniel Richardson pass complete to JaCorey Sullivan for 22 yds for a TD, (Marshall Meeder KICK)
CMU
Q2TD
KPKalil Pimpleton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Daniel Richardson pass complete to Kalil Pimpleton for 72 yds for a TD, (Marshall Meeder KICK)
NIU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-24
Kanon Woodill 26 yd FG GOOD
NIU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-24
Kanon Woodill 24 Yd Field Goal
NIU
Q3TD
TRTrayvon Rudolph
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Trayvon Rudolph 75 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Miles Joiner Pass to Rocky Lombardi for Two-Point Conversion)
CMU
Q3TD
JWJoel Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Joel Wilson 4 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder Kick)
NIU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
27-30
Kanon Woodill 26 Yd Field Goal
CMU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
27-33
Marshall Meeder 38 Yd Field Goal
NIU
Q4TD
CRClint Ratkovich
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-33
Clint Ratkovich 1 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Rocky Lombardi (2459) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.21 EPA/play +30.24 EPA
Daniel Richardson (2117) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +12.97 EPA
Clint Ratkovich (2459) — 0.0 yds · +2.18 EPA/play +2.18 EPA

Rushing

Jay Ducker (2459) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
Lew Nichols III (2117) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.17 EPA
Clint Ratkovich (2459) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.33 EPA

Receiving

Tyrice Richie (2459) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.57 EPA
Lew Nichols III (2117) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
JaCorey Sullivan (2117) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocky Lombardi	2459	25	68.0%	3	+1.21	+30.24
Daniel Richardson	2117	35	65.7%	3	+0.37	+12.97
Clint Ratkovich	2459	1	100.0%	0	+2.18	+2.18
Lew Nichols III	2117	2	100.0%	0	+0.25	+0.50
Kalil Pimpleton	2117	1	100.0%	0	-0.15	-0.16

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NIU	CMU
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	2459	1	+0.22	Ended
Q1	2459	6	+6.12	Ended
Q1	2117	1	+0.59	Rush TD
Q1	2117	9	+4.61	Ended
Q1	2459	5	+5.27	Pass TD
Q1	2117	1	+4.28	Rush TD
Q1	2459	7	+1.43	Ended
Q1	2117	6	-1.24	Ended
Q2	2117	1	+0.23	Ended
Q2	2459	4	+6.31	Pass TD
Q2	2459	7	-0.44	Ended
Q2	2117	1	+3.82	Pass TD
Q2	2117	7	+0.13	Punt
Q2	2459	3	-1.79	Punt
Q2	2117	7	+5.82	Pass TD
Q2	2459	3	-1.36	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Trayvon Rudolph 75 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Miles Joiner Pass to Rocky Lombardi for Two-Point Conversion) (+7.75 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Daniel Richardson pass complete to Kalil Pimpleton for 72 yds for a TD, (Marshall Meeder KICK) (+6.12 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Tyrice Richie for 50 yds to the CMich 2 for a 1ST down (+4.66 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Trayvon Rudolph for 46 yds to the CMich 13 for a 1ST down (+4.58 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Trayvon Rudolph for 14 yds to the CMich 24 for a 1ST down (+4.42 EPA)
Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Lew Nichols III run for 66 yds for a TD, (Marshall Meeder KICK) (+4.28 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Trayvon Rudolph 15 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Tristen Tewes Pass to Trayvon Rudolph for Two-Point Conversion) (+3.95 EPA)
Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Joel Wilson 4 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder Kick) (+3.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (39–38) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Rocky Lombardi (2459) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: NIU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northern Illinois Huskies vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Northern Illinois Huskies 39, Central Michigan Chippewas 38 in Week 8 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 39–38.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309577.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Central Michigan Chippewas in passing?

Rocky Lombardi (2459) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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