Arkansas State Red Wolves 19–21 Northern Illinois Huskies: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Arkansas State Red Wolves 21–19 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Arkansas State Red Wolves 19, Northern Illinois Huskies 21.

Game summary

Northern Illinois Huskies edged Arkansas State Red Wolves 21–19 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Tom Foley (Northern Illinois) — 32.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +5.49 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Antario Brown — 138.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Corey Rucker — 5 rec, 107.0 yds.
EPA edge: Northern Illinois (+0.079/play) vs Arkansas State (-0.009/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Arkansas State Red Wolves	6	6	0	6	19
Northern Illinois Huskies	12	6	0	0	21

Scoring Map

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

ARSTArkansas State Red Wolves

OPP EZ

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 28

OPP EZ

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northern Illinois
Q1TD
GBGrayson Barnes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rocky Lombardi pass to Grayson Barnes for a touchdown (18 yards)
Arkansas State
Q1TD
CRCorey Rucker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Jaylen Raynor pass to Corey Rucker for a touchdown (42 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q1TD
RLRocky Lombardi
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Rocky Lombardi rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q2TD
KWKanon Woodill
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Tom Foley pass to Kanon Woodill for a touchdown (32 yards)
Arkansas State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
9-18
Field goal good from 28 yards
Arkansas State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
12-18
Field goal good from 45 yards
Arkansas State
Q4TD
CRCorey Rucker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Jaylen Raynor pass to Corey Rucker for a touchdown (13 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tom Foley (Northern Illinois) — 32.0 yds · 1 TD · +5.49 EPA/play +5.49 EPA
Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 228.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +4.25 EPA
Jaylen Raynor (Arkansas State) — 244.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +3.02 EPA

Rushing

Antario Brown (Northern Illinois) — 138.0 yds -0.05 EPA
Jaylen Raynor (Arkansas State) — 55.0 yds -0.23 EPA
Gavin Williams (Northern Illinois) — 55.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

Corey Rucker (Arkansas State) — 5 rec · 107.0 yds +1.93 EPA
Grayson Barnes (Northern Illinois) — 5 rec · 105.0 yds +2.21 EPA
Trayvon Rudolph (Northern Illinois) — 5 rec · 32.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tom Foley	Northern Illinois	1	100.0%	32	1	+5.49	+5.49
Rocky Lombardi	Northern Illinois	29	62.1%	228	1	+0.15	+4.25
Jaylen Raynor	Arkansas State	31	51.6%	244	2	+0.10	+3.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Arkansas State	Northern Illinois
Plays	57	72
EPA / play	-0.009	+0.079
Total EPA	-0.50	+5.67
Success rate	42.1%	43.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.097	+0.324
Rush EPA / play	-0.135	-0.097
Yards	351	482

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Illinois	10	80	+6.91	Pass TD
Q1	Arkansas State	5	47	-1.22	Interception
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	6	-2.88	Interception
Q1	Arkansas State	1	42	+3.62	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	9	75	+5.16	Rush TD
Q1	Arkansas State	6	30	-3.94	Ended
Q2	Northern Illinois	8	77	+5.28	Pass TD
Q2	Arkansas State	10	50	+0.50	Field goal
Q2	Northern Illinois	6	56	-0.02	Missed FG
Q2	Arkansas State	5	12	-1.03	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	7	57	-2.09	Interception
Q2	Arkansas State	4	31	+1.00	Field goal
Q3	Arkansas State	3	6	-2.43	Punt
Q3	Northern Illinois	8	38	+0.26	Punt
Q3	Arkansas State	3	3	-2.20	Punt
Q3	Northern Illinois	3	2	-3.24	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Tom Foley pass to Kanon Woodill for a touchdown (32 yards) (+5.49 EPA)
Q4 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · Jaylen Raynor pass to Corey Rucker for a touchdown (13 yards) (+4.82 EPA)
Q1 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · Jaylen Raynor pass to Courtney Jackson for 31 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.36 EPA)
Q1 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · Jaylen Raynor pass intercepted (-4.11 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass to Grayson Barnes for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.88 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass to Grayson Barnes for 17 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.64 EPA)
Q1 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · Jaylen Raynor pass to Corey Rucker for a touchdown (42 yards) (+3.62 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Field goal missed (-3.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (21–19) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Tom Foley (Northern Illinois) — 32.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Northern Illinois at 0.079 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 Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Arkansas State Red Wolves 19, Northern Illinois Huskies 21 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 19–21.

Where can I find the Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551741.

Who led Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Tom Foley (Northern Illinois) led passers with 32.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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