Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Ohio Bobcats: 2022 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio Bobcats defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 24–17 in Week 8, 2022. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 17, Ohio Bobcats 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	6	9	0	17
Ohio Bobcats	6	3	6	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kurtis Rourke (Ohio) — 182.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +7.07 EPA
• Justin Lynch (Northern Illinois) — 107.0 yds · +0.35 EPA/play +5.89 EPA

Rushing

• Harrison Waylee (Northern Illinois) — 97.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Nolan McCormick (Ohio) — 30.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Justin Lynch (Northern Illinois) — 10.0 yds -0.81 EPA

Receiving

• Sam Wiglusz (Ohio) — 6 rec · 69.0 yds +1.58 EPA
• Sieh Bangura (Ohio) — 3 rec · 32.0 yds +0.41 EPA
• Cole Tucker (Northern Illinois) — 3 rec · 24.0 yds +1.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kurtis Rourke	Ohio	28	50.0%	182	2	+0.25	+7.07
Justin Lynch	Northern Illinois	17	47.1%	107	0	+0.35	+5.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Illinois	Ohio
Plays	65	59
EPA / play	+0.056	+0.174
Total EPA	+3.66	+10.26
Success rate	40.0%	42.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.346	+0.252
Rush EPA / play	-0.046	+0.103
Yards	375	357

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ohio	9	84	+7.01	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	7	32	-0.30	Punt
Q1	Ohio	6	4	-2.84	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	5	13	-2.57	Punt
Q1	Ohio	3	2	-2.32	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	11	34	-1.17	Field goal
Q2	Ohio	4	26	-1.58	Missed FG
Q2	Northern Illinois	9	67	+0.90	Field goal
Q2	Ohio	6	61	+0.45	Field goal
Q2	Northern Illinois	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Northern Illinois	8	53	+0.76	Field goal
Q3	Ohio	13	81	+6.53	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Illinois	6	75	+6.36	Rush TD
Q3	Ohio	3	1	-3.37	Punt
Q4	Northern Illinois	5	57	+1.68	Punt
Q4	Ohio	11	90	+6.99	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rush (2nd & 12) (+4.86 EPA)
2. Q2 · Ohio Bobcats · Kurtis Rourke rushes for 61 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.3 EPA)
3. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Justin Lynch pass to Mason Blakemore for 12 yards (4th & 3) (+3.89 EPA)
4. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Justin Lynch pass to Cole Tucker for 7 yards (4th & 3) (+3.35 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Justin Lynch pass to Kacper Rutkiewicz for 41 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.24 EPA)
6. Q4 · Ohio Bobcats · Kurtis Rourke pass to Sam Wiglusz for a touchdown (22 yards) (+3.22 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ohio Bobcats · Kurtis Rourke pass to James Bostic for 38 yards (1st & 10) (+3.21 EPA)
8. Q1 · Ohio Bobcats · Kurtis Rourke pass to Sam Wiglusz for a touchdown (8 yards) (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio Bobcats controlled the final (24–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Kurtis Rourke (Ohio) — 182.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Ohio at 0.174 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 Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ohio Bobcats?

Northern Illinois Huskies 17, Ohio Bobcats 24 in Week 8 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ohio Bobcats?

Ohio Bobcats won with a final score of 17–24.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ohio Bobcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401416625.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ohio Bobcats in passing?

Kurtis Rourke (Ohio) led passers with 182.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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