Valparaiso Beacons vs. Northern Iowa Panthers: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Valparaiso Beacons 35–7 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Valparaiso Beacons 7, Northern Iowa Panthers 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Valparaiso Beacons	0	6	0	0	7
Northern Iowa Panthers	12	12	6	0	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Aidan Dunne (Northern Iowa) — 136.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.60 EPA/play +11.42 EPA
• Rowan Keefe (Valparaiso) — 104.0 yds · +0.47 EPA/play +5.15 EPA
• Caron Tyler (Valparaiso) — 7.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -0.61 EPA

Rushing

• Amauri Pesek-Hickson (Northern Iowa) — 100.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• Harrison Bey-Buie (Northern Iowa) — 70.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Tye Edwards (Northern Iowa) — 174.0 yds · 2 TD +0.71 EPA

Receiving

• Sergio Morancy (Northern Iowa) — 1 rec · 20.0 yds +0.73 EPA
• Chris Gundy (Valparaiso) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.73 EPA
• Michael Mansaray (Valparaiso) — 3 rec · 79.0 yds +1.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Aidan Dunne	Northern Iowa	19	63.2%	136	3	+0.60	+11.42
Rowan Keefe	Valparaiso	11	54.5%	104	0	+0.47	+5.15
Caron Tyler	Valparaiso	2	100.0%	7	0	-0.31	-0.61
incomplete	Northern Iowa	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.35	-1.35
incomplete	Valparaiso	8	0.0%	0	0	-0.72	-5.75

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Valparaiso	Northern Iowa
Plays	36	76
EPA / play	-0.218	+0.214
Total EPA	-7.83	+16.25
Success rate	22.2%	53.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.058	+0.504
Rush EPA / play	-0.441	+0.110
Yards	152	491

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Iowa	9	58	+4.02	Ended
Q1	Northern Iowa	1	21	+2.44	Pass TD
Q1	Valparaiso	4	14	-2.38	Punt
Q1	Northern Iowa	9	75	+5.50	Pass TD
Q1	Valparaiso	3	-1	-3.18	Punt
Q1	Northern Iowa	3	71	+4.64	Rush TD
Q2	Valparaiso	5	75	+7.06	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Iowa	6	12	-2.98	Punt
Q2	Valparaiso	3	6	-1.82	Punt
Q2	Northern Iowa	8	64	+4.56	Rush TD
Q2	Valparaiso	6	20	+0.15	Punt
Q2	Northern Iowa	3	7	-0.73	Punt
Q2	Valparaiso	3	13	-0.30	Ended
Q3	Valparaiso	3	1	-2.88	Punt
Q3	Northern Iowa	6	71	+4.51	Pass TD
Q3	Valparaiso	3	5	-2.33	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Valparaiso Beacons · Rowan Keefe pass to Michael Mansaray for 61 yards (2nd & 8) (+5.03 EPA)
2. Q1 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Kickoff (+3.72 EPA)
3. Q2 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Tye Edwards rushes 54 yards for a touchdown (+3.5 EPA)
4. Q1 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Aidan Dunne pass to Amauri Pesek-Hickson for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.37 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Amauri Pesek-Hickson rushes for 21 yards (2nd & 20) (+2.77 EPA)
6. Q2 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Tye Edwards rushes 12 yards for a touchdown (+2.75 EPA)
7. Q1 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Aidan Dunne to Sergio Morancy — Pass Incompletion (15 yards) (+2.67 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Aidan Dunne pass to Layne Pryor for a touchdown (21 yards) (+2.44 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Iowa Panthers controlled the final (35–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Aidan Dunne (Northern Iowa) — 136.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Northern Iowa at 0.214 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 Valparaiso Beacons vs Northern Iowa Panthers?

Valparaiso Beacons 7, Northern Iowa Panthers 35 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Valparaiso Beacons vs Northern Iowa Panthers?

Northern Iowa Panthers won with a final score of 7–35.

Where can I find the Valparaiso Beacons vs Northern Iowa Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654582.

Who led Valparaiso Beacons vs Northern Iowa Panthers in passing?

Aidan Dunne (Northern Iowa) led passers with 136.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Valparaiso Beacons at Northern Iowa Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.