Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Eastern Illinois Panthers 34–27 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Eastern Illinois Panthers 27, Northern Illinois Huskies 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Illinois Panthers	3	3	6	12	27
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	12	6	6	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jonah O'Brien (Eastern Illinois) — 265.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +9.76 EPA
• Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 194.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +9.64 EPA

Rushing

• Markenzy Pierre (Eastern Illinois) — 102.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Harrison Waylee (Northern Illinois) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA
• Antario Brown (Northern Illinois) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Justin Thomas (Eastern Illinois) — 6 rec · 83.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Shemar Thornton (Northern Illinois) — 6 rec · 83.0 yds +0.74 EPA
• Cole Tucker (Northern Illinois) — 4 rec · 67.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jonah O'Brien	Eastern Illinois	37	67.6%	265	3	+0.26	+9.76
Rocky Lombardi	Northern Illinois	23	60.9%	194	1	+0.42	+9.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Illinois	Northern Illinois
Plays	65	56
EPA / play	+0.262	+0.261
Total EPA	+17.04	+14.63
Success rate	49.2%	39.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.264	+0.419
Rush EPA / play	+0.260	+0.151
Yards	459	383

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Illinois	8	74	+6.06	Rush TD
Q1	Eastern Illinois	3	4	-2.37	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	8	-1.72	Punt
Q1	Eastern Illinois	12	68	+3.54	Field goal
Q1	Northern Illinois	8	62	+3.46	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Illinois	1	0	-4.89	Interception
Q2	Northern Illinois	2	35	+2.73	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Illinois	9	39	+0.83	Interception
Q2	Northern Illinois	3	9	-0.38	Punt
Q2	Eastern Illinois	6	45	+1.45	Field goal
Q2	Northern Illinois	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Eastern Illinois	10	47	-1.21	Ended
Q3	Northern Illinois	8	64	+4.20	Pass TD
Q3	Eastern Illinois	6	67	+6.85	Pass TD
Q3	Northern Illinois	10	69	+1.84	Field goal
Q4	Eastern Illinois	7	85	+7.65	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Harrison Waylee rushes for 54 yards (3rd & 3) (+4.91 EPA)
2. Q2 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Jonah O'Brien pass intercepted (-4.89 EPA)
3. Q2 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Jonah O'Brien pass to Justin Thomas for 42 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.21 EPA)
4. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass to Shemar Thornton for 38 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.93 EPA)
5. Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Jaelin Benefield rushes for 19 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.78 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass to Cole Tucker for 29 yards (2nd & 25) (+3.52 EPA)
7. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Antario Brown rushes 35 yards for a touchdown (+3.3 EPA)
8. Q4 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Jonah O'Brien pass to Justin Thomas for a touchdown (13 yards) (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (34–27) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jonah O'Brien (Eastern Illinois) — 265.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Eastern Illinois at 0.262 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 Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Eastern Illinois Panthers 27, Northern Illinois Huskies 34 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 27–34.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401416592.

Who led Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Jonah O'Brien (Eastern Illinois) led passers with 265.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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