Illinois State Redbirds vs. Northern Iowa Panthers: 2022 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated Northern Iowa Panthers 23–21 in Week 6, 2022. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 23, Northern Iowa Panthers 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois State Redbirds	9	9	3	0	23
Northern Iowa Panthers	6	6	0	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 207.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +12.82 EPA
• Theo Day (Northern Iowa) — 154.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +5.73 EPA
• incomplete (Northern Iowa) — 0.0 yds · -0.81 EPA/play -5.67 EPA

Rushing

• Nigel White (Illinois State) — 69.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Vance McShane (Northern Iowa) — 90.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• Wenkers Wright (Illinois State) — 35.0 yds · 1 TD +0.51 EPA

Receiving

• Tanner Taula (Illinois State) — 6 rec · 57.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Sam Schnee (Northern Iowa) — 4 rec · 48.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• Nigel White (Illinois State) — 5 rec · 26.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zack Annexstad	Illinois State	25	92.0%	207	1	+0.51	+12.82
Theo Day	Northern Iowa	17	70.6%	154	1	+0.34	+5.73
incomplete	Northern Iowa	7	0.0%	0	0	-0.81	-5.67
incomplete	Illinois State	9	0.0%	0	0	-1.22	-11.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois State	Northern Iowa
Plays	62	51
EPA / play	+0.106	+0.244
Total EPA	+6.59	+12.46
Success rate	37.1%	49.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.053	+0.003
Rush EPA / play	+0.171	+0.459
Yards	329	307

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Iowa	3	8	-1.83	Ended
Q1	Illinois State	12	76	+4.73	Ended
Q1	Northern Iowa	4	18	+0.64	Ended
Q1	Illinois State	11	59	+0.39	Ended
Q1	Northern Iowa	5	6	-3.43	Ended
Q1	Illinois State	1	3	+1.43	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Iowa	1	53	+5.28	Pass TD
Q1	Illinois State	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	Illinois State	2	9	+3.37	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Iowa	1	2	+0.80	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois State	19	98	-0.16	Field goal
Q3	Northern Iowa	6	47	+3.68	Ended
Q3	Illinois State	3	8	-3.18	Ended
Q3	Northern Iowa	9	81	+6.62	Ended
Q3	Illinois State	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	Illinois State	12	73	0.00	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Theo Day pass to Sergio Morancy for a touchdown (53 yards) (+5.28 EPA)
2. Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · Field goal missed (-4.54 EPA)
3. Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Wenkers Wright rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+4.34 EPA)
4. Q2 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Kickoff (+4.16 EPA)
5. Q1 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Punt (-3.98 EPA)
6. Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · incomplete to Tanner Taula — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.84 EPA)
7. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Kickoff (+3.56 EPA)
8. Q3 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Theo Day pass to Sam Schnee for 23 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (23–21) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) — 207.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Northern Iowa at 0.244 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 Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Iowa Panthers?

Illinois State Redbirds 23, Northern Iowa Panthers 21 in Week 6 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Iowa Panthers?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 23–21.

Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Iowa Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401418831.

Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Iowa Panthers in passing?

Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) led passers with 207.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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