Akron Zips vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2024 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Akron Zips 29–16 in Week 12, 2024. Final score: Akron Zips 16, Northern Illinois Huskies 29.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Akron Zips	6	3	0	0	16
Northern Illinois Huskies	15	12	0	6	29

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trayvon Rudolph (Northern Illinois) — 39.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.40 EPA/play +3.40 EPA
• Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) — 102.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -0.65 EPA
• Ben Finley (Akron) — 186.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.35 EPA/play -19.19 EPA

Rushing

• Telly Johnson Jr. (Northern Illinois) — 112.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Jordon Simmons (Akron) — 56.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Gavin Williams (Northern Illinois) — 103.0 yds · 1 TD +0.52 EPA

Receiving

• Adrian Norton (Akron) — 2 rec · 57.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Bobby Golden (Akron) — 3 rec · 27.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Israel Polk (Akron) — 2 rec · 28.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trayvon Rudolph	Northern Illinois	1	100.0%	39	1	+3.40	+3.40
Ethan Hampton	Northern Illinois	17	52.9%	102	1	-0.04	-0.65
Ben Finley	Akron	55	32.7%	186	1	-0.35	-19.19

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Akron	Northern Illinois
Plays	75	57
EPA / play	-0.255	+0.107
Total EPA	-19.14	+6.12
Success rate	22.7%	29.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.349	+0.152
Rush EPA / play	+0.002	+0.087
Yards	302	451

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Akron	4	14	-5.70	Fumble
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	6	-2.40	Field goal
Q1	Akron	7	68	+5.63	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	70	+5.73	Rush TD
Q1	Akron	3	1	-3.13	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	4	55	+4.01	Pass TD
Q1	Akron	3	0	-3.14	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	4	12	-1.74	Punt
Q1	Akron	10	78	+2.47	Field goal
Q2	Northern Illinois	10	87	+4.41	Pass TD
Q2	Akron	5	13	-1.80	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	6	46	-1.09	Ended
Q2	Akron	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Northern Illinois	4	13	-2.37	Punt
Q3	Akron	5	2	-5.29	Punt
Q3	Northern Illinois	3	9	-1.43	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Punt return touchdown (-6.22 EPA)
2. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass to Grayson Barnes for a touchdown (32 yards) (+5.45 EPA)
3. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Gavin Williams rushes 71 yards for a touchdown (+5.26 EPA)
4. Q1 · Akron Zips · Ben Finley pass to Adrian Norton for a touchdown (40 yards) (+5.2 EPA)
5. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Punt (-4.8 EPA)
6. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Trayvon Rudolph rushes 58 yards for a touchdown (+4.67 EPA)
7. Q4 · Akron Zips · Punt (-4.49 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Punt (-3.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (29–16) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Trayvon Rudolph (Northern Illinois) — 39.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Northern Illinois at 0.107 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 Akron Zips vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Akron Zips 16, Northern Illinois Huskies 29 in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Akron Zips vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 16–29.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401644766.

Who led Akron Zips vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Trayvon Rudolph (Northern Illinois) led passers with 39.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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