Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Maryland Terrapins: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Maryland Terrapins defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 20–9 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 9, Maryland Terrapins 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	3	6	0	9
Maryland Terrapins	3	6	3	6	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Malik Washington (Maryland) — 269.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.14 EPA
• Khristian Martin (Maryland) — 0.0 yds · -0.90 EPA/play -0.90 EPA
• Josh Holst (Northern Illinois) — 77.0 yds · -0.45 EPA/play -11.63 EPA

Rushing

• Chavon Wright (Northern Illinois) — 90.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Nolan Ray (Maryland) — 50.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Telly Johnson Jr. (Northern Illinois) — 86.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA

Receiving

• Dorian Fleming (Maryland) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds -0.46 EPA
• Shaleak Knotts (Maryland) — 2 rec · 58.0 yds +0.35 EPA
• Jalil Farooq (Maryland) — 5 rec · 55.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Malik Washington	Maryland	36	52.8%	269	2	+0.03	+1.14
Khristian Martin	Maryland	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.90	-0.90
Josh Holst	Northern Illinois	26	53.8%	77	0	-0.45	-11.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Illinois	Maryland
Plays	70	65
EPA / play	-0.132	-0.132
Total EPA	-9.27	-8.61
Success rate	28.6%	41.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.447	+0.006
Rush EPA / play	+0.054	-0.316
Yards	285	355

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Maryland	3	7	-1.66	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	11	22	-1.75	Punt
Q1	Maryland	7	62	+1.35	Field goal
Q1	Northern Illinois	6	15	-1.85	Punt
Q1	Maryland	3	5	-2.21	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	7	17	-4.90	Ended
Q2	Maryland	6	47	+3.60	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Illinois	18	80	+2.72	Field goal
Q2	Maryland	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Northern Illinois	3	11	-1.64	Punt
Q3	Maryland	11	41	-1.30	Field goal
Q3	Northern Illinois	3	73	+6.41	Rush TD
Q3	Maryland	11	48	-2.21	Fumble
Q3	Northern Illinois	2	3	-1.30	Punt
Q4	Maryland	3	2	-3.11	Punt
Q4	Northern Illinois	3	2	-2.94	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Telly Johnson Jr. rushes 74 yards for a touchdown (+8.58 EPA)
2. Q4 · Maryland Terrapins · Malik Washington to Dorian Fleming — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-6.41 EPA)
3. Q4 · Maryland Terrapins · Malik Washington pass to Shaleak Knotts for a touchdown (42 yards) (+6.22 EPA)
4. Q3 · Maryland Terrapins · Fumble (-5.24 EPA)
5. Q4 · Maryland Terrapins · Punt (-4.51 EPA)
6. Q1 · Maryland Terrapins · Malik Washington pass to Dorian Fleming for 48 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.94 EPA)
7. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Josh Holst to Gary Givens — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.98 EPA)
8. Q3 · Maryland Terrapins · Malik Washington — Pass Incompletion (15 yards) (+2.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Maryland Terrapins controlled the final (20–9) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Malik Washington (Maryland) — 269.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Northern Illinois at -0.132 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 Maryland Terrapins?

Northern Illinois Huskies 9, Maryland Terrapins 20 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Maryland Terrapins?

Maryland Terrapins won with a final score of 9–20.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Maryland Terrapins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752826.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Maryland Terrapins in passing?

Malik Washington (Maryland) led passers with 269.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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