Massachusetts Minutemen 20–34 Northern Illinois Huskies: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2024

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Massachusetts Minutemen 34–20 in Week 6, 2024. Final score: Massachusetts Minutemen 20, Northern Illinois Huskies 34.

Game summary

Northern Illinois Huskies rolled past Massachusetts Minutemen 34–20 in Week 6 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Taisun Phommachanh (Massachusetts) — 250.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.04 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Gavin Williams — 155.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jakobie Keeney-James — 4 rec, 87.0 yds.
EPA edge: Northern Illinois (+0.202/play) vs Massachusetts (-0.024/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Massachusetts Minutemen	6	6	0	6	20
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	0	6	18	34

Scoring Map

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

MASSMassachusetts Minutemen

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NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northern Illinois
Q1TD
BLBrock Lampe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Ethan Hampton pass to Brock Lampe for a touchdown (15 yards)
Massachusetts
Q1TD
THT.Y. Harding
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Taisun Phommachanh pass to T.Y. Harding for a touchdown (58 yards)
Massachusetts
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 27 yards
Massachusetts
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
12-6
Field goal good from 27 yards
Northern Illinois
Q3TD
JPJaylen Poe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Jaylen Poe rushes 22 yards for a touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q4TD
JPJaylen Poe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Jaylen Poe rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q4TD
GWGavin Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Gavin Williams rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Massachusetts
Q4TD
THT.Y. Harding
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Taisun Phommachanh pass to T.Y. Harding for a touchdown (16 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q4TD
EHEthan Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Ethan Hampton rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Taisun Phommachanh (Massachusetts) — 250.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.43 EPA
Josh Holst (Northern Illinois) — 1.0 yds · -2.56 EPA/play -2.56 EPA
Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.44 EPA/play -4.40 EPA

Rushing

Gavin Williams (Northern Illinois) — 155.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
Jaylen Poe (Northern Illinois) — 98.0 yds · 2 TD +0.32 EPA
CJ Hester (Massachusetts) — 71.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Receiving

Jakobie Keeney-James (Massachusetts) — 4 rec · 87.0 yds +1.46 EPA
T.Y. Harding (Massachusetts) — 4 rec · 85.0 yds +2.76 EPA
Sterling Galban (Massachusetts) — 3 rec · 58.0 yds +0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Taisun Phommachanh	Massachusetts	33	45.5%	250	2	+0.04	+1.43
Josh Holst	Northern Illinois	1	100.0%	1	0	-2.56	-2.56
Ethan Hampton	Northern Illinois	10	50.0%	33	1	-0.44	-4.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Massachusetts	Northern Illinois
Plays	62	64
EPA / play	-0.024	+0.202
Total EPA	-1.48	+12.92
Success rate	38.7%	57.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.043	-0.633
Rush EPA / play	-0.100	+0.375
Yards	390	442

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Massachusetts	2	-2	-5.53	Fumble
Q1	Northern Illinois	1	15	+2.30	Pass TD
Q1	Massachusetts	4	80	+7.39	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	4	32	-2.54	Interception
Q1	Massachusetts	3	1	-2.97	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	8	42	+0.33	Punt
Q1	Massachusetts	11	71	+1.85	Field goal
Q2	Northern Illinois	6	35	-2.78	Ended
Q2	Massachusetts	3	3	-2.63	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	8	65	-2.61	Fumble
Q2	Massachusetts	9	46	-0.30	Field goal
Q2	Northern Illinois	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Northern Illinois	7	75	+6.56	Rush TD
Q3	Massachusetts	10	28	-5.02	Ended
Q3	Northern Illinois	13	75	+5.90	Rush TD
Q4	Massachusetts	6	65	-0.37	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Taisun Phommachanh pass to T.Y. Harding for a touchdown (16 yards) (+5.97 EPA)
Q1 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Taisun Phommachanh pass to T.Y. Harding for a touchdown (58 yards) (+5.0 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass intercepted (-4.76 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble (-4.72 EPA)
Q1 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Fumble (-3.7 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Kickoff (+3.69 EPA)
Q3 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Penalty (3rd & 13) (+3.44 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton rushes for 21 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (34–20) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Taisun Phommachanh (Massachusetts) — 250.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Northern Illinois at 0.202 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 Massachusetts Minutemen vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Massachusetts Minutemen 20, Northern Illinois Huskies 34 in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Massachusetts Minutemen vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 20–34.

Where can I find the Massachusetts Minutemen vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401629044.

Who led Massachusetts Minutemen vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

Taisun Phommachanh (Massachusetts) led passers with 250.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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