Quick answer
San Diego State Aztecs defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 6–3 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: San Diego State Aztecs 6, Northern Illinois Huskies 3.
Game summary
San Diego State Aztecs edged Northern Illinois Huskies 6–3 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.
- Scoring: 3 field goals across 3 plays.
- Passing leader: Bert Emanuel Jr. (San Diego State) — 5.0 pass yds, -0.57 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Lucky Sutton — 103.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Jordan Napier — 6 rec, 52.0 yds.
- EPA edge: San Diego State (-0.225/play) vs Northern Illinois (-0.347/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Diego State Aztecs | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
SDSUSan Diego State AztecsField goal good from 31 yards
Field goal good from 30 yards
Field goal good from 25 yards
NIUNorthern Illinois HuskiesFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Northern Illinois
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 14
- Score
- 0-3
Field goal good from 31 yards
- San Diego State
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 13
- Score
- 3-3
Field goal good from 30 yards
- San Diego State
Q4FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 8
- Score
- 6-3
Field goal good from 25 yards
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Bert Emanuel Jr. (San Diego State) — 5.0 yds · -0.57 EPA/play -1.13 EPA
- Jayden Denegal (San Diego State) — 111.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -3.50 EPA
- Brady Davidson (Northern Illinois) — 12.0 yds · -2.11 EPA/play -4.22 EPA
Rushing
- Lucky Sutton (San Diego State) — 103.0 yds +0.13 EPA
- Telly Johnson Jr. (Northern Illinois) — 53.0 yds -0.24 EPA
- Christian Washington (San Diego State) — 22.0 yds -0.89 EPA
Receiving
- Jordan Napier (San Diego State) — 6 rec · 52.0 yds +0.41 EPA
- Donovan Brown (San Diego State) — 5 rec · 42.0 yds +0.27 EPA
- DeAree Rogers (Northern Illinois) — 5 rec · 51.0 yds +0.68 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bert Emanuel Jr. | San Diego State | 2 | 50.0% | 5 | 0 | -0.57 | -1.13 |
| Jayden Denegal | San Diego State | 21 | 61.9% | 111 | 0 | -0.17 | -3.50 |
| Brady Davidson | Northern Illinois | 2 | 50.0% | 12 | 0 | -2.11 | -4.22 |
| Josh Holst | Northern Illinois | 16 | 37.5% | 29 | 0 | -0.36 | -5.71 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | San Diego State | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 66 | 57 |
| EPA / play | -0.225 | -0.347 |
| Total EPA | -14.87 | -19.76 |
| Success rate | 33.3% | 24.6% |
| Pass EPA / play | -0.202 | -0.551 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.238 | -0.252 |
| Yards | 292 | 178 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Northern Illinois | 15 | 67 | +2.08 | Field goal |
| Q1 | San Diego State | 12 | 58 | +1.84 | Field goal |
| Q2 | Northern Illinois | 3 | 11 | -1.88 | Punt |
| Q2 | San Diego State | 10 | 31 | -3.77 | Ended |
| Q2 | Northern Illinois | 3 | -11 | -3.77 | Punt |
| Q2 | San Diego State | 8 | 35 | +0.33 | Punt |
| Q2 | Northern Illinois | 6 | 28 | +0.42 | Punt |
| Q2 | San Diego State | 4 | 20 | -0.35 | Punt |
| Q2 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 9 | 0.00 | Ended |
| Q3 | San Diego State | 2 | 30 | -1.88 | Interception |
| Q3 | Northern Illinois | 3 | 5 | -2.70 | Punt |
| Q3 | San Diego State | 5 | 6 | -3.21 | Punt |
| Q3 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 15 | -4.25 | Interception |
| Q3 | San Diego State | 3 | 7 | -2.56 | Punt |
| Q3 | Northern Illinois | 6 | 17 | -0.99 | Punt |
| Q3 | San Diego State | 3 | 8 | -1.65 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Brady Davidson pass intercepted (-5.26 EPA)
- Q2 · San Diego State Aztecs · Christian Washington rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.78 EPA)
- Q3 · San Diego State Aztecs · Jayden Denegal pass intercepted (-3.54 EPA)
- Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Jayden Denegal pass intercepted (-2.95 EPA)
- Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Josh Holst rushes for no gain (4th & 2) (-2.93 EPA)
- Q3 · San Diego State Aztecs · Christian Washington rushes for a loss of 2 yards (3rd & 1) (-2.92 EPA)
- Q1 · San Diego State Aztecs · Jayden Denegal rushes for 12 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.83 EPA)
- Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Josh Holst pass to DeAree Rogers for 12 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.73 EPA)
Key takeaways
- San Diego State Aztecs controlled the final (6–3) in Week 5.
- Passing edge: Bert Emanuel Jr. (San Diego State) — 5.0 yds.
- EPA edge: San Diego State at -0.225 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 San Diego State Aztecs vs Northern Illinois Huskies?
San Diego State Aztecs 6, Northern Illinois Huskies 3 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.
Who won San Diego State Aztecs vs Northern Illinois Huskies?
San Diego State Aztecs won with a final score of 6–3.
Where can I find the San Diego State Aztecs vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401760380.
Who led San Diego State Aztecs vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?
Bert Emanuel Jr. (San Diego State) led passers with 5.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for San Diego State Aztecs at Northern Illinois Huskies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
San Diego State Aztecs
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Northern Illinois Huskies
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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