Northern Illinois Huskies vs. NC State Wolfpack: 2024 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

NC State Wolfpack defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 24–17 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 17, NC State Wolfpack 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	12	0	3	17
NC State Wolfpack	6	3	6	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) — 98.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -2.94 EPA
• CJ Bailey (NC State) — 96.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.28 EPA/play -6.10 EPA

Rushing

• Antario Brown (Northern Illinois) — 137.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Jordan Waters (NC State) — 23.0 yds -0.52 EPA
• CJ Bailey (NC State) — 42.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Kevin Concepcion (NC State) — 4 rec · 4.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Cam Thompson (Northern Illinois) — 3 rec · 32.0 yds +2.23 EPA
• Noah Rogers (NC State) — 2 rec · 48.0 yds +1.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ethan Hampton	Northern Illinois	21	47.6%	98	1	-0.14	-2.94
CJ Bailey	NC State	22	59.1%	96	1	-0.28	-6.10

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Illinois	NC State
Plays	57	44
EPA / play	+0.033	-0.170
Total EPA	+1.91	-7.50
Success rate	33.3%	34.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.140	-0.277
Rush EPA / play	+0.135	-0.064
Yards	273	188

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Illinois	6	23	-0.20	Punt
Q1	NC State	8	63	+4.80	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	7	81	+7.18	Rush TD
Q1	NC State	3	3	-2.64	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	2	4	-1.12	Touchdown
Q2	Northern Illinois	3	8	-1.75	Punt
Q2	NC State	4	28	+0.47	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	3	10	-0.84	Punt
Q2	NC State	4	21	-1.41	Field goal
Q2	Northern Illinois	9	77	+6.75	Pass TD
Q2	NC State	5	27	-0.29	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	2	10	-0.29	Ended
Q3	NC State	3	7	-2.70	Punt
Q3	Northern Illinois	1	-20	-5.42	Fumble
Q3	NC State	3	1	+0.33	Pass TD
Q3	Northern Illinois	6	31	-0.31	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-5.96 EPA)
2. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble (-5.42 EPA)
3. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass to Cam Thompson for a touchdown (6 yards) (+3.71 EPA)
4. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Field goal good from 50 yards (+3.11 EPA)
5. Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey sacked for a loss of 11 yards (3rd & 4) (-3.04 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Gavin Williams rushes for 11 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.86 EPA)
7. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Brock Lampe rushes for 3 yards (4th & 1) (+2.76 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Brock Lampe rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+2.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• NC State Wolfpack controlled the final (24–17) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) — 98.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Northern Illinois at 0.033 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 Northern Illinois Huskies vs NC State Wolfpack?

Northern Illinois Huskies 17, NC State Wolfpack 24 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs NC State Wolfpack?

NC State Wolfpack won with a final score of 17–24.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs NC State Wolfpack box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635564.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs NC State Wolfpack in passing?

Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) led passers with 98.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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