Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

North Dakota Fighting Hawks defeated Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 37–22 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 22, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 37.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks	0	3	6	12	22
North Dakota Fighting Hawks	6	6	12	6	37

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Schuster (North Dakota) — 253.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +15.26 EPA
• Kai Millner (Northern Arizona) — 216.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +8.33 EPA
• Xander Werner (Northern Arizona) — 16.0 yds · +1.07 EPA/play +1.07 EPA

Rushing

• Devon Starling (Northern Arizona) — 73.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Kai Millner (Northern Arizona) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
• Gaven Ziebarth (North Dakota) — 62.0 yds · 1 TD +0.00 EPA

Receiving

• Bo Belquist (North Dakota) — 8 rec · 123.0 yds +1.19 EPA
• Coleman Owen (Northern Arizona) — 6 rec · 96.0 yds +1.77 EPA
• Isaiah Eastman (Northern Arizona) — 5 rec · 88.0 yds +1.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Schuster	North Dakota	31	64.5%	253	1	+0.49	+15.26
Kai Millner	Northern Arizona	35	54.3%	216	2	+0.24	+8.33
Xander Werner	Northern Arizona	1	100.0%	16	0	+1.07	+1.07
Trey Feeney	North Dakota	1	100.0%	39	0	0.00	0.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Arizona	North Dakota
Plays	66	67
EPA / play	+0.244	+0.273
Total EPA	+16.08	+18.30
Success rate	48.5%	61.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.261	+0.477
Rush EPA / play	+0.223	+0.087
Yards	410	441

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Arizona	8	35	-2.72	Ended
Q1	North Dakota	11	62	+4.62	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Arizona	13	85	+3.21	Field goal
Q2	North Dakota	13	72	+5.33	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Arizona	3	3	-1.90	Punt
Q2	North Dakota	12	48	+0.22	Punt
Q2	Northern Arizona	5	43	-0.23	Ended
Q2	North Dakota	1	39	0.00	Ended
Q3	North Dakota	3	6	-2.42	Punt
Q3	Northern Arizona	3	5	-2.59	Punt
Q3	North Dakota	8	43	+3.16	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Arizona	15	75	+7.09	Pass TD
Q3	North Dakota	4	80	+6.09	Pass TD
Q3	Northern Arizona	7	20	-1.89	Punt
Q4	North Dakota	9	68	+3.61	Rush TD
Q4	Northern Arizona	12	144	+15.12	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Kai Millner pass to Coleman Owen for a touchdown (37 yards) (+4.94 EPA)
2. Q4 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Tommy Schuster pass to Bo Belquist for 27 yards (4th & 1) (+4.09 EPA)
3. Q3 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Kai Millner pass to Isaiah Eastman for 8 yards (4th & 4) (+3.71 EPA)
4. Q4 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Kai Millner rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+3.65 EPA)
5. Q1 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Kai Millner pass to Coleman Owen for 14 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.27 EPA)
6. Q3 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Tommy Schuster pass to Wesley Eliodor for a touchdown (45 yards) (+3.23 EPA)
7. Q1 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Tommy Schuster pass to Bo Belquist for 19 yards (3rd & 16) (+3.13 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Kai Millner pass to Hendrix Johnson for 12 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.95 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Dakota Fighting Hawks controlled the final (37–22) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Tommy Schuster (North Dakota) — 253.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: North Dakota at 0.273 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 Arizona Lumberjacks vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 22, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 37 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks won with a final score of 22–37.

Where can I find the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540272.

Who led Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks in passing?

Tommy Schuster (North Dakota) led passers with 253.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at North Dakota Fighting Hawks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.