Eastern Michigan Eagles 13–20 Northern Illinois Huskies: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2023

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 20–13 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Eastern Michigan Eagles 13, Northern Illinois Huskies 20.

Game summary

Northern Illinois Huskies beat Eastern Michigan Eagles 20–13 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 182.0 pass yds, +0.02 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Samson Evans — 68.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Trayvon Rudolph — 6 rec, 48.0 yds.
EPA edge: Northern Illinois (+0.102/play) vs Eastern Michigan (-0.061/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Michigan Eagles	6	3	3	0	13
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	3	0	9	20

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

EMUEastern Michigan Eagles

OPP EZ

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 20

+3OPP 22

OPP EZ

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northern Illinois
Q1TD
ABAntario Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Antario Brown rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Michigan
Q1TD
SESamson Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Samson Evans rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Michigan
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 34 yards
Northern Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 35 yards
Eastern Michigan
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
12-9
Field goal good from 37 yards
Northern Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 39 yards
Northern Illinois
Q4TD
RLRocky Lombardi
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Rocky Lombardi rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 182.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.79 EPA
Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan) — 150.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -3.97 EPA

Rushing

Samson Evans (Eastern Michigan) — 68.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
Antario Brown (Northern Illinois) — 42.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
Gavin Williams (Northern Illinois) — 80.0 yds +0.90 EPA

Receiving

Trayvon Rudolph (Northern Illinois) — 6 rec · 48.0 yds -0.18 EPA
Hamze El-Zayat (Eastern Michigan) — 5 rec · 74.0 yds +0.34 EPA
Jalen Johnson (Northern Illinois) — 4 rec · 24.0 yds -0.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocky Lombardi	Northern Illinois	34	58.8%	182	0	+0.02	+0.79
Austin Smith	Eastern Michigan	29	41.4%	150	0	-0.14	-3.97

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Michigan	Northern Illinois
Plays	59	64
EPA / play	-0.061	+0.102
Total EPA	-3.62	+6.51
Success rate	40.7%	37.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.137	+0.023
Rush EPA / play	+0.012	+0.191
Yards	261	331

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Illinois	9	67	+3.29	Rush TD
Q1	Eastern Michigan	9	65	+5.55	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	4	-2.79	Punt
Q1	Eastern Michigan	5	18	-2.61	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	5	23	+0.19	Punt
Q2	Eastern Michigan	11	64	+1.03	Field goal
Q2	Northern Illinois	6	21	-0.16	Punt
Q2	Eastern Michigan	6	8	-1.18	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	8	33	-0.57	Field goal
Q2	Eastern Michigan	1	8	0.00	Ended
Q3	Eastern Michigan	12	65	+1.79	Field goal
Q3	Northern Illinois	6	19	-1.95	Punt
Q3	Eastern Michigan	3	7	-2.02	Punt
Q3	Northern Illinois	8	61	+2.56	Field goal
Q4	Eastern Michigan	5	13	-3.68	Interception
Q4	Northern Illinois	3	12	-1.48	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Austin Smith pass to Blake Daniels for 37 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.12 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Gavin Williams rushes for 34 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.66 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass to Davis Patterson for 20 yards (3rd & 18) (+3.33 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Fumble (+3.15 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Austin Smith pass intercepted (-2.98 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass to Gavin Williams for 20 yards (3rd & 3) (+2.72 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Austin Smith pass to Hamze El-Zayat for 11 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.65 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Kickoff (+2.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (20–13) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 182.0 yds.
EPA edge: Northern Illinois at 0.102 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Eastern Michigan Eagles 13, Northern Illinois Huskies 20 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 13–20.

Where can I find the Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532426.

Who led Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) led passers with 182.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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