Quick answer
Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 54–15 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Western Illinois Leathernecks 15, Northern Illinois Huskies 54.
Game summary
Northern Illinois Huskies dominated Western Illinois Leathernecks 54–15 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.
- Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
- Passing leader: Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) — 310.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +1.26 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Cameren Smith — 57.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Grayson Barnes — 5 rec, 95.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Northern Illinois (+0.493/play) vs Western Illinois (-0.013/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western Illinois Leathernecks | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 6 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 54 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
WIUWestern Illinois LeathernecksEthan Hampton pass to Dane Pardridge for a touchdown (23 yards)
Field goal good from 44 yards
Ethan Hampton pass to Cam Thompson for a touchdown (11 yards)
Trayvon Rudolph rushes 60 yards for a touchdown
Ethan Hampton pass to Keyshaun Pipkin for a touchdown (11 yards)
Ethan Hampton pass to Trayvon Rudolph for a touchdown (43 yards)
Ethan Hampton pass to Grayson Barnes for a touchdown (60 yards)
Jaylen Poe rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Field goal good from 46 yards
Jalen Macon rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Nathan Lamb pass to Torrance Farmer Jr. for a touchdown (27 yards)
NIUNorthern Illinois HuskiesFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Northern Illinois
Q1TD DPDane PardridgePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-6
Ethan Hampton pass to Dane Pardridge for a touchdown (23 yards)
- Western Illinois
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 27
- Score
- 3-6
Field goal good from 44 yards
- Northern Illinois
Q2TD CTCam ThompsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 3-12
Ethan Hampton pass to Cam Thompson for a touchdown (11 yards)
- Northern Illinois
Q2TD TRTrayvon RudolphPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 3-18
Trayvon Rudolph rushes 60 yards for a touchdown
- Northern Illinois
Q2TD KPKeyshaun PipkinPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 3-24
Ethan Hampton pass to Keyshaun Pipkin for a touchdown (11 yards)
- Northern Illinois
Q2TD TRTrayvon RudolphPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 3-30
Ethan Hampton pass to Trayvon Rudolph for a touchdown (43 yards)
- Northern Illinois
Q3TD GBGrayson BarnesPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 3-36
Ethan Hampton pass to Grayson Barnes for a touchdown (60 yards)
- Northern Illinois
Q3TD JPJaylen PoePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 3-42
Jaylen Poe rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
- Western Illinois
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 29
- Score
- 6-42
Field goal good from 46 yards
- Northern Illinois
Q4TD JMJalen MaconPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-48
Jalen Macon rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
- Western Illinois
Q4TD TFTorrance Farmer Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-48
Nathan Lamb pass to Torrance Farmer Jr. for a touchdown (27 yards)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) — 310.0 yds · 5 TD · +1.26 EPA/play +25.28 EPA
- Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) — 161.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +5.75 EPA
- Jalen Macon (Northern Illinois) — 50.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.04 EPA
Rushing
- Cameren Smith (Western Illinois) — 57.0 yds -0.27 EPA
- Gavin Williams (Northern Illinois) — 41.0 yds -0.49 EPA
- Antario Brown (Northern Illinois) — 75.0 yds +0.44 EPA
Receiving
- Grayson Barnes (Northern Illinois) — 5 rec · 95.0 yds +1.02 EPA
- Tristin Duncan (Western Illinois) — 5 rec · 29.0 yds +0.27 EPA
- Trayvon Rudolph (Northern Illinois) — 3 rec · 96.0 yds +3.06 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Hampton | Northern Illinois | 20 | 90.0% | 310 | 5 | +1.26 | +25.28 |
| Nathan Lamb | Western Illinois | 30 | 56.7% | 161 | 1 | +0.19 | +5.75 |
| Jalen Macon | Northern Illinois | 7 | 57.1% | 50 | 0 | +0.01 | +0.04 |
| Josh Holst | Northern Illinois | 2 | 50.0% | 16 | 0 | -0.13 | -0.25 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Western Illinois | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 58 | 69 |
| EPA / play | -0.013 | +0.493 |
| Total EPA | -0.75 | +34.00 |
| Success rate | 31.0% | 71.0% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.192 | +0.864 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.232 | +0.223 |
| Yards | 271 | 697 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Western Illinois | 3 | 8 | -1.66 | Punt |
| Q1 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 46 | +3.24 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | Western Illinois | 10 | 46 | +0.12 | Missed FG |
| Q1 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 72 | +0.06 | Fumble |
| Q1 | Western Illinois | 10 | 32 | -1.69 | Field goal |
| Q1 | Northern Illinois | 8 | 81 | +6.61 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | Western Illinois | 5 | 30 | -0.00 | Punt |
| Q2 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 60 | +4.32 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | Western Illinois | 3 | 4 | -2.13 | Punt |
| Q2 | Northern Illinois | 9 | 68 | +4.78 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | Western Illinois | 3 | 0 | -0.83 | Punt |
| Q2 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 60 | +5.40 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | Western Illinois | 1 | 3 | 0.00 | Ended |
| Q3 | Northern Illinois | 3 | 75 | +4.32 | Pass TD |
| Q3 | Western Illinois | 4 | 12 | -2.23 | Punt |
| Q3 | Northern Illinois | 14 | 80 | +3.33 | Rush TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Nathan Lamb pass to Torrance Farmer Jr. for a touchdown (27 yards) (+6.29 EPA)
- Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass to Trayvon Rudolph for a touchdown (43 yards) (+5.07 EPA)
- Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble (-4.52 EPA)
- Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Trayvon Rudolph rushes 60 yards for a touchdown (+4.32 EPA)
- Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass to Trayvon Rudolph for 47 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.9 EPA)
- Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Justin Lynch rushes for no gain (1st & 10) (-3.53 EPA)
- Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass to Keyshaun Pipkin for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.51 EPA)
- Q2 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Punt for 10 yards (-3.5 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (54–15) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) — 310.0 yds, 5 TD.
- EPA edge: Northern Illinois at 0.493 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 Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Northern Illinois Huskies?
Western Illinois Leathernecks 15, Northern Illinois Huskies 54 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.
Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Northern Illinois Huskies?
Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 15–54.
Where can I find the Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401644731.
Who led Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?
Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) led passers with 310.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Illinois Leathernecks at Northern Illinois Huskies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Now 0-1 L
Northern Illinois Huskies
Now 2-0 W
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