Northern Illinois Huskies 31–37 Central Michigan Chippewas: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2023

Quick answer

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 37–31 in Week 10, 2023. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 31, Central Michigan Chippewas 37.

Game summary

Central Michigan Chippewas edged Northern Illinois Huskies 37–31 in Week 10 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 313.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.34 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Antario Brown — 169.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Trayvon Rudolph — 8 rec, 192.0 yds.
EPA edge: Northern Illinois (+0.272/play) vs Central Michigan (+0.228/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	3	0	12	12	31
Central Michigan Chippewas	6	15	12	0	37

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 23

+3OPP 18

CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Central Michigan
Q1TD
JBJase Bauer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jase Bauer rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 40 yards
Central Michigan
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 35 yards
Central Michigan
Q2TD
MLMarion Lukes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-15
Marion Lukes rushes 46 yards for a touchdown
Central Michigan
Q2TD
MCMitchel Collier
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-21
Jase Bauer pass to Mitchel Collier for a touchdown (20 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q3TD
ABAntario Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-21
Antario Brown rushes 61 yards for a touchdown
Central Michigan
Q3TD
SHSam Hicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-27
Sam Hicks rushes 16 yards for a touchdown
Central Michigan
Q3TD
JBJase Bauer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-33
Jase Bauer rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q3TD
TRTrayvon Rudolph
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-33
Rocky Lombardi pass to Trayvon Rudolph for a touchdown (72 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q4TD
GBGrayson Barnes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-33
Rocky Lombardi pass to Grayson Barnes for a touchdown (22 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q4TD
DPDane Pardridge
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-33
Rocky Lombardi pass to Dane Pardridge for a touchdown (6 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 313.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +11.18 EPA
Jase Bauer (Central Michigan) — 116.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -1.52 EPA

Rushing

Antario Brown (Northern Illinois) — 169.0 yds · 1 TD +0.48 EPA
Marion Lukes (Central Michigan) — 202.0 yds · 1 TD +0.43 EPA
Jase Bauer (Central Michigan) — 121.0 yds · 2 TD +0.32 EPA

Receiving

Trayvon Rudolph (Northern Illinois) — 8 rec · 192.0 yds +1.73 EPA
Jalen Johnson (Northern Illinois) — 2 rec · 27.0 yds -0.73 EPA
Jesse Prewitt III (Central Michigan) — 3 rec · 49.0 yds +0.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocky Lombardi	Northern Illinois	33	57.6%	313	3	+0.34	+11.18
Jase Bauer	Central Michigan	16	56.2%	116	1	-0.10	-1.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Illinois	Central Michigan
Plays	62	62
EPA / play	+0.272	+0.228
Total EPA	+16.86	+14.16
Success rate	46.8%	45.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.339	-0.095
Rush EPA / play	+0.196	+0.341
Yards	531	464

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Michigan	7	68	+5.52	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	6	53	+0.73	Missed FG
Q1	Central Michigan	6	16	-1.97	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	8	58	+1.17	Field goal
Q1	Central Michigan	6	41	-0.80	Field goal
Q2	Northern Illinois	3	1	-2.93	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	5	76	+5.76	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Illinois	4	9	-4.87	Fumble
Q2	Central Michigan	3	44	+3.39	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Illinois	9	55	+0.33	Missed FG
Q2	Central Michigan	5	29	-0.92	Ended
Q3	Northern Illinois	3	75	+7.58	Rush TD
Q3	Central Michigan	6	70	+4.86	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Illinois	3	4	-2.36	Punt
Q3	Central Michigan	6	41	+1.85	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Illinois	2	75	+7.55	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass to Trayvon Rudolph for a touchdown (72 yards) (+8.41 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Antario Brown rushes 61 yards for a touchdown (+6.2 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Marion Lukes rushes 46 yards for a touchdown (+4.61 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass to Trayvon Rudolph for 46 yards (1st & 10) (+3.86 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble (-3.45 EPA)
Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Marion Lukes rushes for 42 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.26 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Field goal missed (-3.2 EPA)
Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jase Bauer rushes for 29 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

Central Michigan Chippewas controlled the final (37–31) in Week 10.
Passing edge: Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 313.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Northern Illinois at 0.272 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 Central Michigan Chippewas?

Northern Illinois Huskies 31, Central Michigan Chippewas 37 in Week 10 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Central Michigan Chippewas won with a final score of 31–37.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Central Michigan Chippewas box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532433.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Central Michigan Chippewas in passing?

Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) led passers with 313.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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