Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Akron Zips: 2023 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Akron Zips 55–14 in Week 6, 2023. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 55, Akron Zips 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	24	18	0	55
Akron Zips	6	0	6	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 184.0 yds · 2 TD · +1.00 EPA/play +13.01 EPA
• Tahj Bullock (Akron) — 141.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +4.10 EPA
• Kanon Woodill (Northern Illinois) — 0.0 yds · -1.16 EPA/play -1.16 EPA

Rushing

• Tahj Bullock (Akron) — 71.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
• Antario Brown (Northern Illinois) — 280.0 yds · 4 TD +1.42 EPA
• Lorenzo Lingard (Akron) — 49.0 yds +0.50 EPA

Receiving

• Daniel George (Akron) — 3 rec · 21.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• Trayvon Rudolph (Northern Illinois) — 3 rec · 58.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• TJ Banks (Akron) — 4 rec · 53.0 yds +1.90 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocky Lombardi	Northern Illinois	13	76.9%	184	2	+1.00	+13.01
Tahj Bullock	Akron	28	71.4%	141	1	+0.15	+4.10
Kanon Woodill	Northern Illinois	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.16	-1.16
incomplete	Northern Illinois	5	0.0%	0	0	-1.85	-9.25
incomplete	Akron	12	0.0%	0	0	-0.90	-10.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Illinois	Akron
Plays	51	76
EPA / play	+0.356	-0.060
Total EPA	+18.18	-4.59
Success rate	56.9%	34.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.137	-0.190
Rush EPA / play	+0.487	+0.092
Yards	572	268

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Illinois	6	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Akron	11	64	+4.46	Ended
Q1	Akron	1	1	+1.17	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	8	33	-4.03	Ended
Q1	Akron	14	19	-7.58	Missed FG
Q2	Northern Illinois	2	71	+5.82	Rush TD
Q2	Akron	3	1	-3.50	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	4	64	+4.60	Rush TD
Q2	Akron	3	3	-2.00	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	3	53	+3.94	Pass TD
Q2	Akron	3	1	-1.73	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	2	59	+4.61	Rush TD
Q2	Akron	3	-5	-1.63	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	3	8	-0.97	Punt
Q2	Akron	5	21	-2.02	Punt
Q3	Northern Illinois	4	57	+2.07	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass to Kacper Rutkiewicz for a touchdown (64 yards) (+7.09 EPA)
2. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Antario Brown rushes 66 yards for a touchdown (+5.76 EPA)
3. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · incomplete to Christion Carter — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-5.68 EPA)
4. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Antario Brown rushes 58 yards for a touchdown (+5.17 EPA)
5. Q2 · Akron Zips · Punt (-4.45 EPA)
6. Q3 · Akron Zips · Lorenzo Lingard rushes for 2 yards (1st & 10) (+4.11 EPA)
7. Q3 · Akron Zips · Tahj Bullock pass to TJ Banks for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.88 EPA)
8. Q4 · Akron Zips · Tahj Bullock pass to TJ Banks for 5 yards (4th & 3) (+3.78 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (55–14) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 184.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Northern Illinois at 0.356 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 Akron Zips?

Northern Illinois Huskies 55, Akron Zips 14 in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Akron Zips?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 55–14.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Akron Zips box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532418.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Akron Zips in passing?

Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) led passers with 184.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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