North Dakota Fighting Hawks 17–38 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2022

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated North Dakota Fighting Hawks 38–17 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: North Dakota Fighting Hawks 17, Nebraska Cornhuskers 38.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers rolled past North Dakota Fighting Hawks 38–17 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Casey Thompson (Nebraska) — 175.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.12 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Anthony Grant — 189.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Bo Belquist — 6 rec, 40.0 yds.
EPA edge: Nebraska (+0.220/play) vs North Dakota (-0.076/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Dakota Fighting Hawks	0	6	9	0	17
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	0	15	12	38

Scoring Map

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

UNDNorth Dakota Fighting Hawks

+3OPP 29

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Nebraska
Q1TD
AGAnthony Grant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Anthony Grant rushes 19 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota
Q2TD
AZAdam Zavalney
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Tommy Schuster pass to Adam Zavalney for a touchdown (1 yard)
Nebraska
Q3TD
NBNate Boerkircher
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Casey Thompson pass to Nate Boerkircher for a touchdown (19 yards)
Nebraska
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
6-15
Field goal good from 46 yards
North Dakota
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
9-15
Field goal good from 23 yards
North Dakota
Q3TD
THTyler Hoosman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Tyler Hoosman rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Nebraska
Q3TD
AGAnthony Grant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Anthony Grant rushes 46 yards for a touchdown
Nebraska
Q4TD
AAAjay Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
Ajay Allen rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
Nebraska
Q4TD
CBChancellor Brewington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-33
Casey Thompson pass to Chancellor Brewington for a touchdown (5 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Casey Thompson (Nebraska) — 175.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +2.77 EPA
Tommy Schuster (North Dakota) — 125.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.26 EPA/play -10.21 EPA

Rushing

Anthony Grant (Nebraska) — 189.0 yds · 2 TD +0.39 EPA
Isaiah Smith (North Dakota) — 114.0 yds +0.34 EPA
Ajay Allen (Nebraska) — 62.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA

Receiving

Bo Belquist (North Dakota) — 6 rec · 40.0 yds +0.14 EPA
Red Wilson (North Dakota) — 5 rec · 30.0 yds +0.32 EPA
Garett Maag (North Dakota) — 2 rec · 21.0 yds +0.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Casey Thompson	Nebraska	23	60.9%	175	2	+0.12	+2.77
Tommy Schuster	North Dakota	39	61.5%	125	1	-0.26	-10.21

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Dakota	Nebraska
Plays	70	60
EPA / play	-0.076	+0.220
Total EPA	-5.29	+13.18
Success rate	44.3%	55.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.262	+0.121
Rush EPA / play	+0.159	+0.281
Yards	318	452

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Dakota	11	43	+0.15	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	8	87	+7.10	Rush TD
Q1	North Dakota	3	8	-1.86	Ended
Q1	Nebraska	1	-8	-6.61	Fumble
Q1	North Dakota	3	1	-3.56	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	2	1	-2.51	Punt
Q1	North Dakota	7	36	+0.51	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	11	66	+1.05	Missed FG
Q2	North Dakota	16	85	+7.13	Pass TD
Q2	Nebraska	1	1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Nebraska	6	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q3	North Dakota	6	31	-2.27	Fumble
Q3	Nebraska	4	18	-2.09	Field goal
Q3	North Dakota	5	71	+2.78	Field goal
Q3	Nebraska	3	1	-5.39	Interception
Q3	North Dakota	2	8	+1.86	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Fumble (-6.61 EPA)
Q3 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Fumble (-6.26 EPA)
Q3 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Isaiah Smith rushes for 63 yards (2nd & 4) (+4.71 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Casey Thompson pass to Trey Palmer for 31 yards (3rd & 14) (+4.21 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Casey Thompson pass to Alante Brown for 21 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.87 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Casey Thompson pass to Chancellor Brewington for a touchdown (5 yards) (+3.7 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Casey Thompson pass intercepted (-3.58 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Anthony Grant rushes 46 yards for a touchdown (+3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (38–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Casey Thompson (Nebraska) — 175.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Nebraska at 0.22 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 North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks 17, Nebraska Cornhuskers 38 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 17–38.

Where can I find the North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405063.

Who led North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Casey Thompson (Nebraska) led passers with 175.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Nebraska Cornhuskers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.