Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 35–11 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 11, Nebraska Cornhuskers 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	3	0	0	6	11
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	6	6	12	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) — 50.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.81 EPA/play +6.44 EPA
• Heinrich Haarberg (Nebraska) — 136.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +3.61 EPA
• Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 46.0 yds · -0.55 EPA/play -16.96 EPA

Rushing

• Heinrich Haarberg (Nebraska) — 121.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA
• Gabe Ervin Jr. (Nebraska) — 67.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA
• Antario Brown (Northern Illinois) — 22.0 yds -0.29 EPA

Receiving

• Billy Kemp IV (Nebraska) — 3 rec · 13.0 yds -0.41 EPA
• Thomas Fidone II (Nebraska) — 4 rec · 42.0 yds +0.66 EPA
• Davis Patterson (Northern Illinois) — 2 rec · 30.0 yds -0.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ethan Hampton	Northern Illinois	8	75.0%	50	1	+0.81	+6.44
Heinrich Haarberg	Nebraska	25	56.0%	136	2	+0.14	+3.61
Rocky Lombardi	Northern Illinois	31	35.5%	46	0	-0.55	-16.96

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Illinois	Nebraska
Plays	58	68
EPA / play	-0.256	+0.178
Total EPA	-14.84	+12.10
Success rate	24.1%	45.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.270	+0.144
Rush EPA / play	-0.227	+0.198
Yards	155	393

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	7	-2.27	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	6	55	+4.39	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	6	22	-0.52	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	2	-2	-3.99	Fumble
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	-4	-2.48	Field goal
Q1	Nebraska	3	8	-1.51	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	-2	-3.64	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	3	9	-1.87	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	4	18	-1.96	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	9	43	+0.26	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	3	5	-1.02	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	4	36	+3.97	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Illinois	5	-4	-2.52	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	3	7	-0.48	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	4	22	+0.20	Ended
Q3	Nebraska	3	4	-2.36	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass to Christion Carter for a touchdown (4 yards) (+4.22 EPA)
2. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Fumble (-4.09 EPA)
3. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Heinrich Haarberg pass to Thomas Fidone II for 20 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.98 EPA)
4. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Heinrich Haarberg pass to Thomas Fidone II for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.57 EPA)
5. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi sacked for a loss of 9 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.17 EPA)
6. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass to Dane Pardridge for 10 yards (4th & 3) (+2.78 EPA)
7. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Anthony Grant rushes 11 yards for a touchdown (+2.58 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Punt (-2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (35–11) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) — 50.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Nebraska at 0.178 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Northern Illinois Huskies 11, Nebraska Cornhuskers 35 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 11–35.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520237.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) led passers with 50.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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