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Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Northern Illinois beat Eastern Michigan 37–⁠0. It was their 22nd meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 15–⁠5–⁠2.

AwayNorthern Illinois6–⁠7 in 2008
37
HomeEastern Michigan3–⁠9 in 2008
0

Final at Rynearson Stadium, YpsilantiTV: ESGPAttendance 17,159

At kickoff
66°F, mostly cloudy, wind 10 mph from the northWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (KARB), 8 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Northern Illinois1477937
Eastern Michigan00000

Standouts

Player stats

Northern Illinois

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Dan Nicholson11/159210
DeMarcus Grady2/21200
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Me’co Brown17111126
Justin Anderson73718
Chad Spann635018
Montell Clanton333028
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Reed Cunningham246028
Greg Turner524011
Marcus Perez21007
Britt Davis1808
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Tim McCarthy1200
Bradley Pruitt1190

Eastern Michigan

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Andy Schmitt21/3714001
Kyle McMahon0/2001
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Kyle McMahon232022
Terrence Blevins93109
Andy Schmitt92708
Corey Welch423011
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jacory Stone998017
Tyler Jones31408
Dontayo Gage21106
Josh LeDuc2704

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Northern IllinoisEastern Michigan
339Total yards259
109Passing yards150
235Rushing yards119
6.1Yards per pass3.6
5.5Yards per rush3.6
21First downs19
9–⁠14Third downs5–⁠15
0–⁠0Fourth downs2–⁠6
0Turnovers2
5–⁠50Penalties3–⁠28
19:08Possession16:51

Efficiency

Northern IllinoisEastern Michigan
47%Success rate37%
0.07EPA per play−0.08
0.79Explosiveness1.04
−0.06Rushing EPA−0.10
0.36Passing EPA−0.02
42%Passing-down success32%
−0.06First-down EPA−0.32
−0.13Second-down EPA0.00
0.78Third-down EPA0.31

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Northern Illinois 51% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Eastern Michigan end zoneNorthern Illinois end zoneQ1 Eastern MichiganInterception, 3 playsQ1 Northern IllinoisMissed FG, 4 playsQ1 Eastern MichiganPunt, 9 playsQ1 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 12 playsQ1 Eastern MichiganInterception, 3 playsQ1 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 2 playsQ1 Eastern MichiganTurnover on downs, 12 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 6 playsQ2 Eastern MichiganMissed FG, 14 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ2 Eastern MichiganEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 1 playQ3 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ3 Eastern MichiganTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ3 Eastern MichiganTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ4 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 8 playsQ4 Eastern MichiganTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ4 Northern IllinoisPunt, 6 playsQ4 Eastern MichiganSafety, 2 plays (Northern Illinois scores)Q4 Northern IllinoisEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Eastern Michigan drives left to right, Northern Illinois right to left.
  1. Q1 Eastern MichiganInterception, 3 plays, −1 yard
  2. Q1 Northern IllinoisMissed FG, 4 plays, 0 yards
  3. Q1 Eastern MichiganPunt, 9 plays, 39 yards
  4. Q1 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 12 plays, 83 yards
  5. Q1 Eastern MichiganInterception, 3 plays, 12 yards
  6. Q1 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 2 plays, 11 yards
  7. Q1 Eastern MichiganTurnover on downs, 12 plays, 41 yards
  8. Q2 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 6 plays, 65 yards
  9. Q2 Eastern MichiganMissed FG, 14 plays, 38 yards
  10. Q2 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, −33 yards
  11. Q2 Eastern MichiganEnd of half, 2 plays, 9 yards
  12. Q3 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 1 play, 10 yards
  13. Q3 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  14. Q3 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  15. Q3 Eastern MichiganTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 43 yards
  16. Q3 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  17. Q3 Eastern MichiganTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 51 yards
  18. Q4 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 8 plays, 60 yards
  19. Q4 Eastern MichiganTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 55 yards
  20. Q4 Northern IllinoisPunt, 6 plays, 22 yards
  21. Q4 Eastern MichiganSafety, 2 plays (Northern Illinois scores), −6 yards
  22. Q4 Northern IllinoisEnd of game, 3 plays, 12 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Northern Illinois 14, Eastern Michigan 0
Eastern Michigan Interception, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20Terrence Blevins rush for a loss of 1 yard to the EMich 19, tackled by Alex Krutsch.
15:002nd & 11 at own 19Kyle McMahon pass incomplete to N/A.
15:003rd & 11 at own 19Kyle McMahon pass intercepted by Bradley Pruitt at the EMich 38, returned for 19 yards to the EMich 19, tackled by Dan DeMaster.
Northern Illinois Missed FG, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at opp 19Montell Clanton rush for 2 yards to the EMich 17, tackled by Josh Hunt.
15:002nd & 8 at opp 17Dan Nicholson sacked by Brad Ohrman for a loss of 5 yards to the EMich 22.
15:003rd & 13 at opp 22Dan Nicholson pass complete to Greg Turner for 3 yards to the EMich 19, tackled by Chris May and Daniel Holtzclaw.
12:084th & 10 at opp 19Mike Salerno 36 yard field goal MISSED.
Eastern Michigan Punt, 9 plays
12:081st & 10 at own 20Marvon Sanders rush for a loss of 6 yards to the EMich 14, tackled by Brandon Bice.
12:082nd & 16 at own 14Kyle McMahon rush for 22 yards to the EMich 36, tackled by Chase Carter for a 1ST down.
12:081st & 10 at own 36Kyle McMahon rush for 10 yards to the EMich 46, tackled by Alex Kube for a 1ST down.
12:081st & 10 at own 46Terrence Blevins rush for no gain to the EMich 46, tackled by Mike Sobol.
12:082nd & 10 at own 46Dwayne Priest rush for 7 yards to the NoIll 47, tackled by Bradley Pruitt.
12:083rd & 3 at opp 47Andy Schmitt pass complete to Dontayo Gage for 6 yards to the NoIll 41, tackled by T.J. Griffin for a 1ST down.
12:081st & 10 at opp 41Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to N/A.
12:082nd & 10 at opp 41Andy Schmitt pass complete to Terrence Blevins for no gain to the NoIll 41, tackled by Mike Krause out-of-bounds.
12:083rd & 10 at opp 41Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to N/A, hurried by Josh Allen.
12:084th & 10 at opp 41Zach Johnson punt for 24 yards, downed at the NoIll 17.
Northern Illinois Touchdown run, 12 plays
12:081st & 10 at own 17Me’co Brown rush for 5 yards to the NoIll 22, tackled by Josh Hunt and Daniel Holtzclaw.
12:082nd & 5 at own 22Dan Nicholson pass incomplete, broken up by Brandon Downs.
12:083rd & 5 at own 22Me’co Brown rush for 8 yards to the NoIll 30, tackled by Javon Reese for a 1ST down.
12:081st & 10 at own 30Dan Nicholson pass incomplete to Marcus Perez, broken up by Ryan Downard.
12:082nd & 10 at own 30Me’co Brown rush for 4 yards to the NoIll 34, tackled by Jacob Wyatt.
12:083rd & 6 at own 34Dan Nicholson pass complete to Marcus Perez for 7 yards to the NoIll 41, tackled by Kevin Long out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
12:081st & 10 at own 41Dan Nicholson pass complete to Greg Turner for 5 yards to the NoIll 46, tackled by Arrington Hicks.
12:082nd & 5 at own 46Dan Nicholson pass complete to Greg Turner for 11 yards to the EMich 43, tackled by Jacob Wyatt for a 1ST down.
12:081st & 10 at opp 43Me’co Brown rush for 11 yards to the EMich 32, tackled by Jacob Wyatt for a 1ST down.
2:491st & 10 at opp 32Me’co Brown rush for 3 yards to the EMich 29, tackled by Jacob Wyatt and Brandon Downs.
2:492nd & 7 at opp 29Dan Nicholson pass complete to Greg Turner for 3 yards to the EMich 26, tackled by Chris May.
2:493rd & 4 at opp 26Timeout Eastern Michigan, clock 02:49.
2:423rd & 4 at opp 26Me’co Brown rush for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 7, Eastern Michigan 0
2:42Mike Salerno extra point GOOD.
2:42Mike Salerno kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Eastern Michigan Interception, 3 plays
2:421st & 10 at own 20Dwayne Priest rush for 3 yards to the EMich 23, tackled by David Bryant.
2:422nd & 7 at own 23Andy Schmitt pass complete to Jacory Stone for 9 yards to the EMich 32, tackled by Bradley Pruitt for a 1ST down.
2:421st & 10 at own 32Andy Schmitt pass intercepted by Tim McCarthy at the EMich 31, returned for 20 yards to the EMich 11, tackled by Bridger Buche.
Northern Illinois Touchdown run, 2 plays
2:421st & 10 at opp 11Me’co Brown rush for 2 yards to the EMich 9, tackled by Daniel Holtzclaw.
0:492nd & 8 at opp 9DeMarcus Grady rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 14, Eastern Michigan 0
0:49Mike Salerno extra point GOOD.
0:49Mike Salerno kickoff for 70 yards returned by Dontayo Gage, tackled by Tyler Clasey for 24 yards to the EMich 24, tackled by Tyler Clasey.
Eastern Michigan Turnover on downs, 12 plays
0:491st & 10 at own 24Andy Schmitt pass complete to Tyler Jones for no gain to the EMich 24, tackled by Bradley Pruitt out-of-bounds.
0:492nd & 10 at own 24Andy Schmitt pass complete to Jacory Stone for 5 yards to the EMich 29, tackled by Melvin Rice.
Q2 15:003rd & 5 at own 29Andy Schmitt pass complete to Tyler Jones for 6 yards to the EMich 35, tackled by Bradley Pruitt for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & 10 at own 35Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to N/A.
Q2 14:382nd & 10 at own 35Dwayne Priest rush for 5 yards to the EMich 40, tackled by Alex Kube.
Q2 14:383rd & 5 at own 40Andy Schmitt pass complete to Marvon Sanders for 7 yards to the EMich 47, tackled by Melvin Rice for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:381st & 10 at own 47Terrence Blevins rush for 3 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Josh Allen.
Q2 14:382nd & 7 at the 50Terrence Blevins rush for 7 yards to the NoIll 43, tackled by Mike Sobol for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:381st & 10 at opp 43Marvon Sanders rush for a loss of 2 yards to the NoIll 45, tackled by Josh Allen.
Q2 14:382nd & 12 at opp 45Andy Schmitt pass complete to Josh LeDuc for 4 yards to the NoIll 41, tackled by Melvin Rice.
Q2 10:313rd & 8 at opp 41Andy Schmitt pass complete to Jacory Stone for 5 yards to the NoIll 36, tackled by Mike Krause.
Q2 10:314th & 3 at opp 36Timeout Eastern Michigan, clock 10:31.
Q2 10:314th & 3 at opp 36Andy Schmitt rush for 1 yard to the NoIll 35, tackled by Mike Krause.
2nd quarter4 drives, then Northern Illinois 21, Eastern Michigan 0
Northern Illinois Touchdown run, 6 plays
7:231st & 10 at own 35Montell Clanton rush for 28 yards to the EMich 37, tackled by Dwayne Harrison out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
7:231st & 10 at opp 37Dan Nicholson pass complete to Reed Cunningham for 28 yards to the EMich 9, tackled by Kevin Long and Daniel Holtzclaw for a 1ST down.
7:231st & goal at opp 9Montell Clanton rush for 3 yards to the EMich 6, tackled by Josh Hunt and Daniel Holtzclaw.
7:232nd & 0 at opp 6Eastrn Michigan penalty 3 yard roughing passer on N/A accepted, no play.
7:231st & goal at opp 3Me’co Brown rush for no gain to the EMich 3, tackled by Kevin Long and Jacob Wyatt.
7:232nd & goal at opp 3Me’co Brown rush for 1 yard to the EMich 2, tackled by Andre’ Hatchett.
7:293rd & 0 at opp 2Timeout Northern Illinois, clock 07:29.
7:233rd & goal at opp 2Marcus Perez rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 20, Eastern Michigan 0
7:23Mike Salerno extra point GOOD.Northern Illinois 21, Eastern Michigan 0
7:23Mike Salerno kickoff for 65 yards returned by Corey Welch, tackled by Chad Spann for 27 yards to the EMich 32, tackled by Chad Spann.
Eastern Michigan Missed FG, 14 plays
7:231st & 10 at own 32Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Josh LeDuc.
7:232nd & 10 at own 32Andy Schmitt rush for 8 yards to the EMich 40, tackled by Mike Krause.
7:233rd & 2 at own 40Terrence Blevins rush for 1 yard to the EMich 41, tackled by Alex Kube.
7:234th & 1 at own 41Andy Schmitt rush for 4 yards to the EMich 45, tackled by Bradley Pruitt for a 1ST down.
7:231st & 10 at own 45Dwayne Priest rush for 4 yards to the EMich 49, tackled by John Tranchitella.
7:232nd & 6 at own 49Dwayne Priest rush for 1 yard to the 50 yard line, tackled by T.J. Griffin.
7:233rd & 5 at the 50Andy Schmitt pass complete to Jacory Stone for 9 yards to the NoIll 41, tackled by Melvin Rice out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
7:231st & 10 at opp 41Andy Schmitt rush for 4 yards to the NoIll 37, tackled by Cory Hanson.
7:232nd & 6 at opp 37Terrence Blevins rush for 4 yards to the NoIll 33, tackled by Cory Hanson.
7:233rd & 2 at opp 33Andy Schmitt pass complete to Josh LeDuc for 3 yards to the NoIll 30, tackled by Tim McCarthy for a 1ST down.
2:231st & 10 at opp 30Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Marvon Sanders.
2:232nd & 10 at opp 30Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Dontayo Gage.
2:103rd & 10 at opp 30Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to N/A.
2:104th & 10 at opp 30Joe Carithers 47 yard field goal MISSED.
Northern Illinois Punt, 3 plays
2:101st & 10 at opp 30Me’co Brown rush for a loss of 38 yards to the NoIll 32, tackled by Andre’ Hatchett and Daniel Holtzclaw.
2:102nd & 8 at own 32Dan Nicholson rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 35, tackled by Brandon Downs.
2:103rd & 5 at own 35Dan Nicholson pass complete to Greg Turner for 12 yards to the NoIll 47, tackled by Jacob Wyatt for a 1ST down.
0:424th & 3 at own 37Timeout Eastern Michigan, clock 00:42.
0:424th & 3 at own 37Andy Dittbenner punt for 54 yards, downed at the EMich 9.
Eastern Michigan End of half, 2 plays
0:001st & 10 at own 9Andy Schmitt pass complete to Dontayo Gage for 5 yards to the EMich 14 out-of-bounds.
0:002nd & 5 at own 14Andy Schmitt rush for 4 yards to the EMich 18, tackled by Larry English.
Q3 15:00Kevin Ditch kickoff for 62 yards returned by Me’co Brown, tackled by Daniel Holtzclaw for 18 yards to the EMich 30, tackled by Daniel Holtzclaw, Northn Illinois penalty 10 yard holding on Greg Turner accepted.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Northern Illinois 28, Eastern Michigan 0
Northern Illinois Touchdown pass, 1 play
15:001st & 10 at own 15Me’co Brown rush for 10 yards to the NoIll 25, tackled by Jermaine Jenkins out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 25Me’co Brown rush for 2 yards to the NoIll 27, tackled by Jermaine Jenkins.
15:002nd & 8 at own 27Dan Nicholson pass complete to Marcus Perez for 3 yards to the NoIll 30, tackled by Kevin Long.
15:003rd & 5 at own 30Dan Nicholson pass complete to Reed Cunningham for 18 yards to the NoIll 48, tackled by Andre’ Hatchett out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 48Northn Illinois penalty 5 yard false start on Jason Onyebuagu accepted.
15:001st & 15 at own 43Me’co Brown rush for 13 yards to the EMich 44, tackled by Andre’ Hatchett.
15:002nd & 2 at opp 44Chad Spann rush for 3 yards to the EMich 41, tackled by Ryan Kuhlman for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 41Dan Nicholson rush for 1 yard to the EMich 41, tackled by Daniel Holtzclaw out-of-bounds, Eastrn Michigan penalty 10 yard holding on Andre’ Hatchett accepted for a 1ST down.
9:211st & 10 at opp 30Chad Spann rush for 18 yards to the EMich 12, tackled by Ryan Downard and Brad Ohrman for a 1ST down.
9:211st & 10 at opp 12Chad Spann rush for 6 yards to the EMich 6, tackled by Dwayne Harrison.
9:212nd & 4 at opp 6Me’co Brown rush for 2 yards to the EMich 4, tackled by Dwayne Harrison and Daniel Holtzclaw.
9:263rd & 2 at opp 4Timeout Northern Illinois, clock 09:26.
9:213rd & 2 at opp 4Dan Nicholson pass complete to Kyle Skarb for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 28, Eastern Michigan 0
9:21Mike Salerno extra point GOOD.
9:21Mike Salerno kickoff for 69 yards returned by Corey Welch, tackled by Pat Schiller and Tracy Wilson for 20 yards to the EMich 21, tackled by Pat Schiller and Tracy Wilson.
Eastern Michigan Punt, 3 plays
9:211st & 10 at own 21Dwayne Priest rush for no gain to the EMich 21, tackled by Tim McCarthy and D.J. Pirkle.
9:212nd & 10 at own 21Terrence Blevins rush for 4 yards to the EMich 25, tackled by Josh Allen.
9:213rd & 6 at own 25Andy Schmitt rush for 4 yards to the EMich 29, tackled by Tim McCarthy.
9:214th & 2 at own 29Zach Johnson punt for 35 yards, fair catch by Me’co Brown at the NoIll 36.
Northern Illinois Punt, 3 plays
9:151st & 10 at own 36Me’co Brown rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 39, tackled by Kevin Long.
9:152nd & 7 at own 39Dan Nicholson pass incomplete, broken up by Spenser Smith.
9:153rd & 7 at own 39Dan Nicholson pass incomplete to Marcus Perez.
9:154th & 7 at own 39Andy Dittbenner punt for 45 yards, downed at the EMich 16.
Eastern Michigan Turnover on downs, 10 plays
7:391st & 10 at own 17Andy Schmitt pass complete to Jacory Stone for 15 yards to the EMich 32 for a 1ST down.
7:391st & 10 at own 32Andy Schmitt pass complete to Jacory Stone for 14 yards to the EMich 46, tackled by Alex Kube for a 1ST down.
7:391st & 10 at own 46Andy Schmitt rush for no gain to the EMich 46, tackled by Mike Kritikos.
7:392nd & 10 at own 46Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Dontayo Gage.
7:393rd & 10 at own 46Andy Schmitt pass complete to Terrence Blevins for 4 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Jake Coffman.
7:394th & 6 at the 50Andy Schmitt pass complete to Jacory Stone for 14 yards to the NoIll 36, tackled by Mike Sobol for a 1ST down.
7:391st & 10 at opp 36Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Jacory Stone.
4:072nd & 10 at opp 36Andy Schmitt pass complete to Terrence Blevins for a loss of 4 yards to the NoIll 40, tackled by Mike Kritikos.
Q4 15:003rd & 2 at opp 40Andy Schmitt pass incomplete, broken up by Jake Coffman.
4:074th & 14 at opp 40Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to N/A, hurried by Larry English.
Northern Illinois Punt, 3 plays
3:151st & 10 at own 40Timeout Northern Illinois, clock 03:15.
3:151st & 10 at own 40Me’co Brown rush for 4 yards to the NoIll 44, tackled by Daniel Holtzclaw.
3:152nd & 6 at own 44Chad Spann rush for 5 yards to the NoIll 49, tackled by Andre’ Hatchett.
3:153rd & 1 at own 49Chad Spann rush for no gain to the NoIll 49, tackled by Daniel Holtzclaw.
3:154th & 1 at own 49Andy Dittbenner punt for 42 yards, downed at the EMich 9.
Eastern Michigan Turnover on downs, 9 plays
3:151st & 10 at own 9Terrence Blevins rush for 9 yards to the EMich 18, tackled by Tracy Wilson.
3:152nd & 1 at own 18Terrence Blevins rush for 4 yards to the EMich 22, tackled by Alex Kube for a 1ST down.
3:151st & 10 at own 22Andy Schmitt pass complete to Jacory Stone for 17 yards to the EMich 39, tackled by Melvin Rice and Tracy Wilson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at own 39Andy Schmitt pass complete to Tyrone Burke for 3 yards to the EMich 42, tackled by Melvin Rice.
Q4 15:002nd & 7 at own 42Andy Schmitt pass complete to Jacory Stone for 10 yards to the NoIll 48, tackled by Josh Allen for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 48Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Tyrone Burke.
Q4 15:002nd & 10 at opp 48Andy Schmitt pass complete to Tyler Jones for 8 yards to the NoIll 40, tackled by Tim McCarthy.
Q4 15:004th & 2 at opp 40Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Jacory Stone.
4th quarter5 drives, then Northern Illinois 37, Eastern Michigan 0
Northern Illinois Touchdown run, 8 plays
9:271st & 10 at own 40Chad Spann rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 40, tackled by Dwayne Harrison, Eastrn Michigan penalty 15 yard personal foul on Dwayne Harrison accepted for a 1ST down.
9:271st & 10 at opp 42Me’co Brown rush for 15 yards to the EMich 27, tackled by Daniel Holtzclaw for a 1ST down.
9:271st & 10 at opp 27Ricky Crider rush for 8 yards to the EMich 19, tackled by Dwayne Harrison.
9:272nd & 2 at opp 19Ricky Crider rush for 1 yard to the EMich 18, tackled by Daniel Holtzclaw and Jacob Wyatt.
9:273rd & 1 at opp 18Ricky Crider rush for 1 yard to the EMich 17, tackled by Spenser Smith for a 1ST down.
9:271st & 10 at opp 17Dan Nicholson pass complete to Britt Davis for 8 yards to the EMich 9, tackled by Andre’ Hatchett and Daniel Holtzclaw.
9:272nd & 2 at opp 9DeMarcus Grady rush for 1 yard to the EMich 8, tackled by Jermaine Jenkins.
9:273rd & 1 at opp 8Justin Anderson rush for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 35, Eastern Michigan 0
9:27Mike Salerno extra point GOOD.
9:27Mike Salerno kickoff for 70 yards returned by Corey Welch, tackled by Tracy Wilson for 21 yards to the EMich 21, tackled by Tracy Wilson.
Eastern Michigan Turnover on downs, 6 plays
9:271st & 10 at own 21Northn Illinois penalty pass interference declined, Northn Illinois penalty 15 yard roughing passer on Mike Krause accepted, no play.
9:271st & 10 at own 36Corey Welch rush for 7 yards to the EMich 43, tackled by Pat Schiller.
9:272nd & 3 at own 43Corey Welch rush for 11 yards to the EMich 43, tackled by Melvin Rice out-of-bounds, Northn Illinois penalty 15 yard personal foul on David Bryant accepted for a 1ST down.
9:271st & 10 at opp 31Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Jacory Stone.
9:272nd & 10 at opp 31Andy Schmitt sacked by Cory Hanson for a loss of 4 yards to the NoIll 35.
9:273rd & 14 at opp 35Corey Welch rush for 5 yards to the NoIll 30, tackled by Melvin Rice and Tim McCarthy.
9:274th & 9 at opp 30Andy Schmitt rush for 6 yards to the NoIll 24, tackled by Tim McCarthy.
Northern Illinois Punt, 6 plays
9:191st & 10 at own 24Justin Anderson rush for 2 yards to the NoIll 26, tackled by Chris May.
9:192nd & 8 at own 26DeMarcus Grady pass complete to Marcus Lewis for 7 yards to the NoIll 33, tackled by Nate Wilson.
9:193rd & 1 at own 33Justin Anderson rush for 4 yards to the NoIll 37, tackled by Javon Reese for a 1ST down.
9:191st & 10 at own 37Justin Anderson rush for 6 yards to the NoIll 43, tackled by Brandon Pratt.
9:192nd & 4 at own 43Justin Anderson rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 46, tackled by Dwayne Harrison and Brandon Pratt.
9:193rd & 1 at own 46Northn Illinois penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted.
9:193rd & 6 at own 41DeMarcus Grady pass complete to Evans Adonis for 5 yards to the NoIll 46, tackled by Nate Wilson.
2:154th & 1 at own 46Timeout Northern Illinois, clock 02:15.
2:154th & 1 at own 46Andy Dittbenner punt for 48 yards, downed at the EMich 6.
Eastern Michigan Safety, 2 plays (Northern Illinois scores)
1:291st & 10 at own 6Eastrn Michigan penalty 0 yard personal foul off-setting accepted, Northn Illinois penalty 0 yard personal foul off-setting. accepted.
1:291st & 10 at own 6Corey Welch rush for no gain to the EMich 6, tackled by D.J. Pirkle.
1:292nd & 10 at own 6Jason Williams sacked by D.J. Pirkle for a loss of 6 yards to the EMich 0 for a SAFETY.Northern Illinois 37, Eastern Michigan 0
1:29Patrick Treppa kickoff for 47 yards.
Northern Illinois End of game, 3 plays
1:291st & 10 at own 33Justin Anderson rush for 7 yards to the NoIll 40, tackled by Daniel Holtzclaw.
1:292nd & 3 at own 40Justin Anderson rush for 7 yards to the NoIll 47, tackled by Keith Dixon for a 1ST down.
1:291st & 10 at own 47Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the NoIll 45.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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