Northern Illinois Huskies 23–31 Kentucky Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2022

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 31–23 in Week 4, 2022. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 23, Kentucky Wildcats 31.

Game summary

Kentucky Wildcats beat Northern Illinois Huskies 31–23 in Week 4 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Will Levis (Kentucky) — 282.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.73 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Harrison Waylee — 63.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Tayvion Robinson — 7 rec, 147.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kentucky (+0.225/play) vs Northern Illinois (+0.102/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	6	0	9	23
Kentucky Wildcats	6	6	9	6	31

Scoring Map

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

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

+3OPP 32

+3OPP 21

UKKentucky Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northern Illinois
Q1TD
TTTristen Tewes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Ethan Hampton pass to Tristen Tewes for a touchdown (2 yards)
Kentucky
Q1TD
BBBarion Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Will Levis pass to Barion Brown for a touchdown (15 yards)
Kentucky
Q2TD
TRTayvion Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Will Levis pass to Tayvion Robinson for a touchdown (69 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q2TD
TTTristen Tewes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Shemar Thornton pass to Tristen Tewes for a touchdown (3 yards)
Kentucky
Q3TD
BBBarion Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Will Levis pass to Barion Brown for a touchdown (70 yards)
Kentucky
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
12-21
Field goal good from 49 yards
Kentucky
Q4TD
TRTayvion Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Will Levis pass to Tayvion Robinson for a touchdown (40 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
15-27
Field goal good from 38 yards
Northern Illinois
Q4TD
JLJustin Lynch
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Justin Lynch rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Will Levis (Kentucky) — 282.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.73 EPA/play +22.63 EPA
Shemar Thornton (Northern Illinois) — 3.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.44 EPA/play +3.44 EPA
Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) — 196.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.05 EPA

Rushing

Harrison Waylee (Northern Illinois) — 63.0 yds -0.07 EPA
Kavosiey Smoke (Kentucky) — 85.0 yds -0.21 EPA
La'Vell Wright (Kentucky) — 14.0 yds -0.73 EPA

Receiving

Tayvion Robinson (Kentucky) — 7 rec · 147.0 yds +2.67 EPA
Tristen Tewes (Northern Illinois) — 6 rec · 37.0 yds +1.32 EPA
Barion Brown (Kentucky) — 4 rec · 102.0 yds +2.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Levis	Kentucky	31	58.1%	282	4	+0.73	+22.63
Shemar Thornton	Northern Illinois	1	100.0%	3	1	+3.44	+3.44
Ethan Hampton	Northern Illinois	25	52.0%	196	1	+0.04	+1.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Illinois	Kentucky
Plays	59	61
EPA / play	+0.102	+0.225
Total EPA	+6.03	+13.75
Success rate	44.1%	41.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.173	+0.730
Rush EPA / play	+0.047	-0.296
Yards	327	406

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Illinois	11	70	+5.52	Pass TD
Q1	Kentucky	16	75	+6.43	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	6	24	-1.01	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	6	6	-2.43	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	3	12	-1.38	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	4	98	+7.36	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Illinois	9	39	+0.74	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	2	23	-2.53	Fumble
Q2	Northern Illinois	6	34	+5.01	Pass TD
Q2	Kentucky	3	70	+5.70	Pass TD
Q3	Northern Illinois	3	4	-3.25	Punt
Q3	Kentucky	6	20	-1.34	Punt
Q3	Northern Illinois	3	7	-1.60	Punt
Q3	Kentucky	6	21	-1.53	Field goal
Q3	Northern Illinois	7	12	-2.36	Punt
Q4	Kentucky	11	78	+5.43	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis pass to Barion Brown for a touchdown (70 yards) (+7.75 EPA)
Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis pass to Tayvion Robinson for a touchdown (69 yards) (+6.83 EPA)
Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis pass to Tayvion Robinson for a touchdown (40 yards) (+4.7 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass to Kacper Rutkiewicz for 63 yards (1st & 10) (+4.42 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Shemar Thornton pass to Tristen Tewes for a touchdown (3 yards) (+3.44 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Penalty (4th & 0) (+3.41 EPA)
Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis pass to Tayvion Robinson for 15 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.21 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass to Cole Tucker for 16 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (31–23) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Will Levis (Kentucky) — 282.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Kentucky at 0.225 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northern Illinois Huskies vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Northern Illinois Huskies 23, Kentucky Wildcats 31 in Week 4 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 23–31.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401403896.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Will Levis (Kentucky) led passers with 282.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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