Vanderbilt Commodores 38–28 Northern Illinois Huskies: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2022

Quick answer

Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 38–28 in Week 3, 2022. Final score: Vanderbilt Commodores 38, Northern Illinois Huskies 28.

Game summary

Vanderbilt Commodores beat Northern Illinois Huskies 38–28 in Week 3 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: AJ Swann (Vanderbilt) — 255.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.52 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ray Davis — 116.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Will Sheppard — 10 rec, 171.0 yds.
EPA edge: Vanderbilt (+0.245/play) vs Northern Illinois (+0.156/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Vanderbilt Commodores	6	6	18	3	38
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	12	6	0	28

Scoring Map

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

VANVanderbilt Commodores

+3OPP 18

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Vanderbilt
Q1TD
GSGavin Schoenwald
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
AJ Swann pass to Gavin Schoenwald for a touchdown (3 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q1TD
CTCole Tucker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Rocky Lombardi pass to Cole Tucker for a touchdown (1 yard)
Vanderbilt
Q2TD
RDRay Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Ray Davis rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q2TD
KRKacper Rutkiewicz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Ethan Hampton pass to Kacper Rutkiewicz for a touchdown (4 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q2TD
ABAntario Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Antario Brown rushes 51 yards for a touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q3TD
CTCole Tucker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Ethan Hampton pass to Cole Tucker for a touchdown (70 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q3TD
RDRay Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
AJ Swann pass to Ray Davis for a touchdown (21 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q3TD
WSWill Sheppard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
AJ Swann pass to Will Sheppard for a touchdown (31 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q3TD
WSWill Sheppard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
AJ Swann pass to Will Sheppard for a touchdown (13 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
33-24
Field goal good from 35 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

AJ Swann (Vanderbilt) — 255.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +14.54 EPA
Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 79.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.21 EPA/play +8.44 EPA
Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) — 134.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -2.92 EPA

Rushing

Ray Davis (Vanderbilt) — 116.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
Harrison Waylee (Northern Illinois) — 83.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Chase Gillespie (Vanderbilt) — 48.0 yds +0.25 EPA

Receiving

Will Sheppard (Vanderbilt) — 10 rec · 171.0 yds +0.79 EPA
Shemar Thornton (Northern Illinois) — 6 rec · 42.0 yds +0.23 EPA
Cole Tucker (Northern Illinois) — 4 rec · 88.0 yds +1.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
AJ Swann	Vanderbilt	28	60.7%	255	4	+0.52	+14.54
Rocky Lombardi	Northern Illinois	7	100.0%	79	1	+1.21	+8.44
Ethan Hampton	Northern Illinois	21	61.9%	134	2	-0.14	-2.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Vanderbilt	Northern Illinois
Plays	67	58
EPA / play	+0.245	+0.156
Total EPA	+16.41	+9.05
Success rate	50.7%	41.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.519	+0.197
Rush EPA / play	+0.048	+0.118
Yards	428	400

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Vanderbilt	12	85	+7.03	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	6	65	+5.48	Pass TD
Q1	Vanderbilt	13	75	+5.85	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Illinois	14	86	+5.54	Pass TD
Q2	Vanderbilt	3	1	-1.95	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	7	81	+6.44	Rush TD
Q2	Vanderbilt	3	23	-0.79	Ended
Q3	Northern Illinois	3	75	+5.71	Pass TD
Q3	Vanderbilt	5	49	-1.61	Fumble
Q3	Northern Illinois	3	13	-1.18	Punt
Q3	Vanderbilt	7	37	+3.72	Pass TD
Q3	Northern Illinois	4	12	+0.24	Ended
Q3	Vanderbilt	1	31	+3.01	Pass TD
Q3	Northern Illinois	3	7	-2.06	Punt
Q3	Vanderbilt	6	70	+5.37	Pass TD
Q3	Northern Illinois	5	14	-5.13	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass to Cole Tucker for a touchdown (70 yards) (+6.73 EPA)
Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · AJ Swann pass to Ray Davis for a touchdown (21 yards) (+5.81 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Antario Brown rushes 51 yards for a touchdown (+5.52 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass intercepted (-4.75 EPA)
Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · AJ Swann pass to Will Sheppard for 24 yards (4th & 8) (+4.21 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass to Fabian McCray for 33 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.4 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass to Kacper Rutkiewicz for a touchdown (4 yards) (+3.37 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Penalty (4th & 3) (+3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

Vanderbilt Commodores controlled the final (38–28) in Week 3.
Passing edge: AJ Swann (Vanderbilt) — 255.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Vanderbilt at 0.245 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 Vanderbilt Commodores vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Vanderbilt Commodores 38, Northern Illinois Huskies 28 in Week 3 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Vanderbilt Commodores vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Vanderbilt Commodores won with a final score of 38–28.

Where can I find the Vanderbilt Commodores vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401403891.

Who led Vanderbilt Commodores vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

AJ Swann (Vanderbilt) led passers with 255.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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