Quick answer
Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Boston College Eagles 27–24 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 27, Boston College Eagles 24.
Game summary
Northern Illinois Huskies edged Boston College Eagles 27–24 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.
- Scoring: 1 touchdown, 1 field goal across 2 plays.
- Passing leader: Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 165.0 pass yds, -0.03 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Gavin Williams — 61.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Kacper Rutkiewicz — 5 rec, 46.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Boston College (-0.141/play) vs Northern Illinois (-0.144/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 27 |
 Boston College Eagles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
NIUNorthern Illinois HuskiesRocky Lombardi rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Field goal good from 39 yards
BCBoston College EaglesFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Northern Illinois
OTTD RLRocky LombardiPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-0
Rocky Lombardi rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
- Boston College
OTFG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 22
- Score
- 6-3
Field goal good from 39 yards
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 165.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -0.77 EPA
- Emmett Morehead (Boston College) — 30.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -5.64 EPA
- Thomas Castellanos (Boston College) — 90.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -9.78 EPA
Rushing
- Gavin Williams (Northern Illinois) — 61.0 yds -0.06 EPA
- Antario Brown (Northern Illinois) — 51.0 yds -0.29 EPA
- Pat Garwo III (Boston College) — 44.0 yds +0.18 EPA
Receiving
- Kacper Rutkiewicz (Northern Illinois) — 5 rec · 46.0 yds +0.84 EPA
- Ryan O'Keefe (Boston College) — 5 rec · 38.0 yds -0.20 EPA
- Lewis Bond (Boston College) — 3 rec · 29.0 yds +1.36 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Lombardi | Northern Illinois | 29 | 44.8% | 165 | 0 | -0.03 | -0.77 |
| Emmett Morehead | Boston College | 10 | 40.0% | 30 | 0 | -0.56 | -5.64 |
| Thomas Castellanos | Boston College | 27 | 40.7% | 90 | 0 | -0.38 | -9.78 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Northern Illinois | Boston College |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 75 | 62 |
| EPA / play | -0.144 | -0.141 |
| Total EPA | -10.24 | -8.31 |
| Success rate | 37.3% | 32.3% |
| Pass EPA / play | -0.029 | -0.428 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.215 | +0.309 |
| Yards | 328 | 266 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Boston College | 6 | 21 | -1.86 | Punt |
| Q1 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 14 | -2.34 | Punt |
| Q1 | Boston College | 5 | 17 | -1.82 | Punt |
| Q1 | Northern Illinois | 9 | 25 | -1.24 | Punt |
| Q1 | Boston College | 10 | 56 | +0.57 | Punt |
| Q2 | Northern Illinois | 8 | 42 | +0.26 | Punt |
| Q2 | Boston College | 3 | 4 | -1.84 | Punt |
| Q2 | Northern Illinois | 7 | 58 | +3.60 | Ended |
| Q2 | Boston College | 7 | 32 | -0.62 | Punt |
| Q3 | Northern Illinois | 8 | 73 | +5.06 | Ended |
| Q3 | Boston College | 6 | 33 | -0.14 | Punt |
| Q3 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 17 | -4.38 | Fumble |
| Q3 | Boston College | 4 | 14 | +0.07 | Ended |
| Q3 | Northern Illinois | 6 | 18 | -1.68 | Punt |
| Q3 | Boston College | 1 | 0 | -3.49 | Interception |
| Q3 | Northern Illinois | 11 | 39 | -1.04 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble (-6.29 EPA)
- Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass to Grayson Barnes for 24 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.64 EPA)
- Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Penalty (4th & 6) (+3.6 EPA)
- Q4 · Boston College Eagles · Thomas Castellanos pass to Lewis Bond for 10 yards (4th & 5) (+3.51 EPA)
- Q3 · Boston College Eagles · Thomas Castellanos pass intercepted (-3.49 EPA)
- Q3 · Boston College Eagles · Emmett Morehead pass to Josiah Griffin for 16 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.15 EPA)
- Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Penalty (4th & 10) (+3.06 EPA)
- Q4 · Boston College Eagles · Penalty (4th & 10) (+3.05 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (27–24) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 165.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Boston College at -0.141 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 Boston College Eagles?
Northern Illinois Huskies 27, Boston College Eagles 24 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.
Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Boston College Eagles?
Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 27–24.
Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Boston College Eagles box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525464.
Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Boston College Eagles in passing?
Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) led passers with 165.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northern Illinois Huskies at Boston College Eagles in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Northern Illinois Huskies
Now 2-0 W
Boston College Eagles
Now 1-1 L
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