Ohio Bobcats vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2023 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Ohio Bobcats 23–13 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: Ohio Bobcats 13, Northern Illinois Huskies 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio Bobcats	3	9	0	0	13
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	0	9	6	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 168.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +1.85 EPA
• Kurtis Rourke (Ohio) — 152.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -7.43 EPA

Rushing

• Antario Brown (Northern Illinois) — 46.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• O'Shaan Allison (Ohio) — 45.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• Gavin Williams (Northern Illinois) — 77.0 yds · 1 TD +0.43 EPA

Receiving

• Tyler Foster (Ohio) — 4 rec · 30.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Sam Wiglusz (Ohio) — 4 rec · 37.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• Antario Brown (Northern Illinois) — 5 rec · 31.0 yds +0.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocky Lombardi	Northern Illinois	24	62.5%	168	1	+0.08	+1.85
Kurtis Rourke	Ohio	33	63.6%	152	0	-0.23	-7.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ohio	Northern Illinois
Plays	59	57
EPA / play	-0.119	+0.080
Total EPA	-7.03	+4.58
Success rate	49.2%	40.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.225	+0.077
Rush EPA / play	+0.015	+0.083
Yards	253	336

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	14	-0.87	Punt
Q1	Ohio	2	3	-1.50	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	7	80	+6.00	Rush TD
Q1	Ohio	9	56	+0.69	Field goal
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	0	-3.63	Punt
Q1	Ohio	13	62	+5.08	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Illinois	7	36	+2.09	Punt
Q2	Ohio	15	69	+1.00	Field goal
Q2	Northern Illinois	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Ohio	3	2	-3.10	Punt
Q3	Northern Illinois	3	66	+5.69	Pass TD
Q3	Ohio	7	32	-0.58	Punt
Q3	Northern Illinois	11	69	+2.32	Field goal
Q3	Ohio	3	7	-2.52	Punt
Q3	Northern Illinois	8	40	-0.72	Field goal
Q4	Northern Illinois	3	13	+0.58	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass to Grayson Barnes for a touchdown (58 yards) (+5.77 EPA)
2. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Gavin Williams rushes 53 yards for a touchdown (+4.87 EPA)
3. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass to Davis Patterson for 28 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.21 EPA)
4. Q4 · Ohio Bobcats · Kurtis Rourke pass intercepted (-4.11 EPA)
5. Q4 · Ohio Bobcats · Kurtis Rourke pass intercepted (-3.08 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi rushes for 15 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.14 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ohio Bobcats · Punt (+2.09 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (23–13) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 168.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Northern Illinois at 0.08 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 Ohio Bobcats vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Ohio Bobcats 13, Northern Illinois Huskies 23 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Ohio Bobcats vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 13–23.

Where can I find the Ohio Bobcats vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532424.

Who led Ohio Bobcats vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) led passers with 168.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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