Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 03, 2001)

 

Scoring Summary

 
Scoring Summary (Final)
2001 Eastern Michigan Football
Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 03, 2001 at DeKalb, IL)

Eastern Michigan (2-6,1-3) vs. Northern Illinois (5-4,3-3)

Date: Nov 03, 2001 • Site: DeKalb, IL  • Stadium: Huskie Stadium  •  Attendance: 13421

Score by Quarters  1  2  3  4  Score 
Eastern Michigan   0  3  7  7  17 
Northern Illinois   7  16  17  0  40 

SCORING SUMMARY   EMU -NIU  
1st  10:45  NIU   HILL, Darrell 53 yd pass from FINLEN, Chris (AZAR, Steve kick) 
         4 plays, 71 yards, TOP 1:22  0 - 7 
2nd  14:12  NIU   AZAR, Steve 23 yd field goal 
         10 plays, 52 yards, TOP 3:53  0 - 10 
  12:25  NIU   TURNER, Michael 6 yd run (AZAR, Steve kick) 
         3 plays, 15 yards, TOP 0:49  0 - 17 
  07:28  NIU   AZAR, Steve 28 yd field goal 
         7 plays, 51 yards, TOP 2:28  0 - 20 
  03:20  NIU   AZAR, Steve 23 yd field goal 
         7 plays, 16 yards, TOP 3:08  0 - 23 
  00:00  EMU   STARNES, Toller 27 yd field goal 
         4 plays, 51 yards, TOP 0:32  3 - 23 
3rd  13:13  NIU   SPACUCELLO,Mike 8 yd blocked punt return (AZAR, Steve kick) 
           3 - 30 
  07:50  NIU   REED, Joey 3 yd pass from FINLEN, Chris (AZAR, Steve kick) 
         4 plays, 13 yards, TOP 1:09  3 - 37 
  03:34  NIU   AZAR, Steve 41 yd field goal 
         7 plays, 28 yards, TOP 2:45  3 - 40 
  00:00  EMU   WALKER, Aaron 13 yd run (STARNES, Toller kick) 
         10 plays, 77 yards, TOP 3:34  10 - 40 
4th  09:01  EMU   AKPAN, Ime 5 yd run (STARNES, Toller kick) 
         12 plays, 58 yards, TOP 4:54  17 - 40 

Kickoff time: 2:06 pm  • End of Game: 5:08 pm  • Total elapsed time: 3:02
Referee: William Alge Jr •  Umpire: Karl A. Lowell  •  Linesman: Tom Krispinsky  •  Line judge: Steve Barnes  •  Back judge: Dennis E Morris •  Field judge: Dennis Jackson  •  Side judge: Samuel Williams •  Alternate: Robert Hester  • 
Temperature: 64  • Wind: WSW 13+  • Weather: Mostly sunny
Mid-American Conference West Division game
MAC West records: EMU now 0-3 in the division / NIU now 3-1

 

Team Statistics

 
Team Statistics (Final)
2001 Eastern Michigan Football
Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 03, 2001 at DeKalb, IL)

 Team Totals  EMU  NIU 
FIRST DOWNS  19  14 
   Rushing  5  7 
   Passing  12  7 
   Penalty  2  0 
NET YARDS RUSHING  58  133 
   Rushing Attempts  33  38 
   Average Per Rush  1.8  3.5 
   Rushing Touchdowns  2  1 
   Yards Gained Rushing  101  141 
   Yards Lost Rushing  43  8 
NET YARDS PASSING  225  205 
   Completions-Attempts-Int  21-38-3  15-28-0 
   Average Per Attempt  5.9  7.3 
   Average Per Completion  10.7  13.7 
   Passing Touchdowns  0  2 
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS  283  338 
   Total offense plays  71  66 
   Average Gain Per Play  4.0  5.1 
Fumbles: Number-Lost  1-0  0-0 
Penalties: Number-Yards  4-56  7-60 
PUNTS-YARDS  10-320  7-269 
   Average Yards Per Punt  32.0  38.4 
   Net Yards Per Punt  26.7  36.9 
   Inside 20  1  2 
   50+ Yards  0  1 
   Touchbacks  0  0 
   Fair catch  1  0 
KICKOFFS-YARDS  3-189  9-570 
   Average Yards Per Kickoff  63.0  63.3 
   Net Yards Per Kickoff  49.0  54.1 
   Touchbacks  0  0 
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD  4-11-0  4-53-1 
   Average Per Return  2.8  13.2 
Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD  5-83-0  2-42-0 
   Average Per Return  16.6  21.0 
Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD  0-0-0  3-8-0 
Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD  0-0-0  0-0-0 
Miscellaneous Yards  0  0 
Possession Time  31:13  28:47 
   1st Quarter  6:43  8:17 
   2nd Quarter  6:41  8:19 
   3rd Quarter  9:40  5:20 
   4th Quarter  8:09  6:51 
Third-Down Conversions  4 of 14  5 of 16 
Fourth-Down Conversions  0 of 0  0 of 0 
Red-Zone Scores-Chances  2-2  5-5 
   Touchdowns  2-2  2-5 
   Field goals  0-2  3-5 
Sacks By: Number-Yards  0-0  4-20 
PAT Kicks  2-2  4-4 
Field Goals  1-1  4-4 

 

Individual Statistics

 
Individual Statistics (Final)
2001 Eastern Michigan Football
Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 03, 2001 at DeKalb, IL)

Eastern Michigan
  
Northern Illinois
RUSHING  No.  Gain  Loss  Net  TD  Lg  Avg. 
ROBERSON, C.R.   13  42  6  36  0  22  2.8 
WALKER, Aaron   5  29  2  27  1  14  5.4 
AKPAN, Ime   4  22  0  22  1  11  5.5 
LLOYD, Terrance  1  1  0  1  0  1  1.0 
AKINA, Kainoa   9  7  20  -13  0  3  -1.4 
Team   1  0  15  -15  0  0  -15.0 
Totals...  33  101  43  58  2  22  1.8 
  
RUSHING  No.  Gain  Loss  Net  TD  Lg  Avg. 
TURNER, Michael  16  69  3  66  1  15  4.1 
HAMMOCK, Thomas  17  58  3  55  0  14  3.2 
WALLACE, Robert  2  10  0  10  0  9  5.0 
SHELDON, Dan   1  4  0  4  0  4  4.0 
FINLEN, Chris   1  0  0  0  0  0  0.0 
NIU Huskies   1  0  2  -2  0  0  -2.0 
Totals...  38  141  8  133  1  15  3.5 
 
PASSING  Cmp-Att-Int  Yds  TD  Long  Sack 
AKINA, Kainoa   21-38-3  225  0  39  4 
Totals...  21-38-3  225  0  39  4 
  
PASSING  Cmp-Att-Int  Yds  TD  Long  Sack 
FINLEN, Chris   15-28-0  205  2  53  0 
Totals...  15-28-0  205  2  53  0 
 
RECEIVING  No.  Yds  TD  Lg 
LLOYD, Terrance  7  63  0  14 
WALTER, Kevin   4  63  0  38 
IBOM, Erik   2  23  0  12 
ARCHIE, Chris   2  15  0  11 
STEVENS, Jamal   2  13  0  7 
ZUREKI, Kevin   1  39  0  39 
AKPAN, Ime   1  5  0  5 
ROBERSON, C.R.   1  3  0  3 
WALKER, Aaron   1  1  0  1 
Totals...  21  225  0  39 
  
RECEIVING  No.  Yds  TD  Lg 
HILL, Darrell   4  124  1  53 
FLECK, P.J.   4  34  0  16 
ARCHIE, Mike   3  23  0  11 
SHELDON, Dan   1  11  0  11 
TURNER, Michael  1  7  0  7 
REED, Joey   1  3  1  3 
HAMMOCK, Thomas  1  3  0  3 
Totals...  15  205  2  53 
  
  
 
PUNTING  No.  Yds  Avg  Long  In20  TB 
RYSKO, David   9  320  35.6  46  1  0 
Team   1  0  0.0  0  0  0 
Totals...  10  320  32.0  46  1  0 
  
PUNTING  No.  Yds  Avg  Long  In20  TB 
ERWIN, Jimmy   7  269  38.4  55  2  0 
Totals...  7  269  38.4  55  2  0 
  
 
   Punts  Kickoffs  Intercept 
ALL RETURNS  No  Yds  Lg  No  Yds  Lg  No  Yds  Lg 
LLOYD, Terrance  3  11  10  0  0  0  0  0  0 
ROBERSON, C.R.   1  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0 
TALLEY, Chris   0  0  0  5  83  22  0  0  0 
Totals...  4  11  10  5  83  22  0  0  0 
  
  
  
  
  
   Punts  Kickoffs  Intercept 
ALL RETURNS  No  Yds  Lg  No  Yds  Lg  No  Yds  Lg 
FLECK, P.J.   3  34  24  1  20  20  0  0  0 
TURNER, Michael  0  0  0  1  22  22  0  0  0 
THOMPSON, Vince  0  0  0  0  0  0  1  0  0 
SPACUCELLO,Mike  0  8  8  0  0  0  0  0  0 
STROTHMAN, K.   1  11  0  0  0  0  0  0  0 
REYNOLDS,Vinson  0  0  0  0  0  0  1  3  3 
HICKENBOTTOM,L.  0  0  0  0  0  0  1  5  5 
Totals...  4  53  24  2  42  22  3  8  5 
 
ALL PURPOSE  Rush  Rcv  KR  PR  IR  Total 
TALLEY, Chris   0  0  83  0  0  83 
LLOYD, Terrance  1  63  0  11  0  75 
WALTER, Kevin   0  63  0  0  0  63 
ZUREKI, Kevin   0  39  0  0  0  39 
ROBERSON, C.R.   36  3  0  0  0  39 
WALKER, Aaron   27  1  0  0  0  28 
AKPAN, Ime   22  5  0  0  0  27 
IBOM, Erik   0  23  0  0  0  23 
ARCHIE, Chris   0  15  0  0  0  15 
STEVENS, Jamal   0  13  0  0  0  13 
AKINA, Kainoa   -13  0  0  0  0  -13 
Team   -15  0  0  0  0  -15 
Totals...  58  225  83  11  0  377 
  
  
ALL PURPOSE  Rush  Rcv  KR  PR  IR  Total 
HILL, Darrell   0  124  0  0  0  124 
TURNER, Michael  66  7  22  0  0  95 
FLECK, P.J.   0  34  20  34  0  88 
HAMMOCK, Thomas  55  3  0  0  0  58 
ARCHIE, Mike   0  23  0  0  0  23 
SHELDON, Dan   4  11  0  0  0  15 
STROTHMAN, K.   0  0  0  11  0  11 
WALLACE, Robert  10  0  0  0  0  10 
SPACUCELLO,Mike  0  0  0  8  0  8 
HICKENBOTTOM,L.  0  0  0  0  5  5 
REYNOLDS,Vinson  0  0  0  0  3  3 
REED, Joey   0  3  0  0  0  3 
NIU Huskies   -2  0  0  0  0  -2 
Totals...  133  205  42  53  8  441 
 
FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS 
STARNES, Toller  2nd  00:00  27 yards  Good 
  
  
  
  
FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS 
AZAR, Steve  2nd  14:12  23 yards  Good 
AZAR, Steve  2nd  07:28  28 yards  Good 
AZAR, Steve  2nd  03:20  23 yards  Good 
AZAR, Steve  3rd  03:34  41 yards  Good 
 
KICKOFFS  No.  Yds  TB  OB  Avg. 
KLABAN, Eric   3  189  0  0  63.0 
  
KICKOFFS  No.  Yds  TB  OB  Avg. 
ERWIN, Jimmy   9  570  0  0  63.3 
 
FUMBLES: Eastern Michigan-Team 1-0. Northern Illinois-None.

 

Defensive Statistics

 
Defensive Statistics (Final)
2001 Eastern Michigan Football
Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 03, 2001 at DeKalb, IL)

##  Eastern Michigan   Solo  Ast  Total  TFL/Yds  FF  FR-Yds  Int-Yds  BrUp  Blkd  Sack/Yds  QBH 
22  PHILPOT, Kenny   5  3  8  2.0/2   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
29  MIDDLETON, E.   5  2  7  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
46  BATEMAN, Fred   4  3  7  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
5   BROOKS, Andrae   5  1  6  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
7   HARRIS, Marvin   3  2  5  .   .  .   .   1  .  .   . 
44  RUSSELL, Scott   3  1  4  1.5/1   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
57  JENKINS, Brian   2  2  4  1.5/1   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
99  TURNER, James   1  2  3  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
95  KUDU, Matt   .  3  3  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
26  DILLS, Terrance  2  .  2  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
96  HINES, Antone   2  .  2  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
8   WOODS, Michael   2  .  2  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
54  LUSKY, David   1  1  2  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
37  SALVATORI, Mike  1  .  1  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
93  BROWN, Jari   1  .  1  1.0/1   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
97  PETTWAY, Eric   1  .  1  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
30  GAINES, Jerry   1  .  1  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
35  BROOKS, Nate   1  .  1  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
1   WALTER, Kevin   1  .  1  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
64  CHORAK, Rich   1  .  1  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
91  RUSSELL, H.   .  1  1  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
21  BARBEE, Keyvon   .  1  1  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
##  Northern Illinois   Solo  Ast  Total  TFL/Yds  FF  FR-Yds  Int-Yds  BrUp  Blkd  Sack/Yds  QBH 
94  FALBO, Anthony   6  1  7  4.0/9   .  .   .   .  .  2/7   . 
45  DUFFY, Nick   5  1  6  1.0/2   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
21  GRANT, Akil   4  2  6  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
18  DREW, Randee   4  2  6  .   .  .   .   2  .  .   . 
9   HICKENBOTTOM,L.  5  .  5  .   .  .   1-5   .  .  .   . 
22  HAWKINS, Jason   4  1  5  1.0/11   .  .   .   .  .  1/11   . 
53  CLEMEN, Trent   2  3  5  .   .  .   .   2  .  .   . 
26  WILLIAMS, Larry  2  3  5  1.0/2   .  .   .   .  .  1/2   . 
38  ATKINSON, Brian  3  1  4  2.0/4   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
37  DOLE, Justin   3  .  3  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
17  THOMPSON, Vince  3  .  3  .   .  .   1-0   .  .  .   . 
27  LEE, Rob   2  1  3  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
55  REYNOLDS,Vinson  2  .  2  .   .  .   1-3   .  .  .   . 
50  STROTHMAN, K.   2  .  2  .   .  .   .   .  1  .   . 
99  FRANK, Jason   1  .  1  .   .  .   .   1  .  .   . 
43  MAHOLY, Chris   1  .  1  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
61  COOKSEY,Leonard  1  .  1  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 
23  FRANCIS, Devron  .  1  1  .   .  .   .   .  .  .   . 

 

Participation Report

 
Participation Report (Final)
2001 Eastern Michigan Football
Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 03, 2001 at DeKalb, IL)

Eastern Michigan  
Pos  ##  Offense 
QB   12  AKINA, Kainoa  
TB   6   ROBERSON, C.R.  
WR   3   STEVENS, Jamal  
WR   83  IBOM, Erik  
H   1   WALTER, Kevin  
TE   82  ZUREKI, Kevin  
LT   77  GRABOWSKI, John 
LG   59  DAVIS, Dan  
C   73  ANNETT, Cory  
RG   74  GOLEM, Scott  
RT   64  CHORAK, Rich  
  
Eastern Michigan  
Pos  ##  Defense 
LE   96  HINES, Antone  
LT   93  BROWN, Jari  
RT   99  TURNER, James  
RE   52  ROBERSON, C.J.  
SLB   22  PHILPOT, Kenny  
MLB   44  RUSSELL, Scott  
WLB   46  BATEMAN, Fred  
LCB   29  MIDDLETON, E.  
RCB   8   WOODS, Michael  
SS   30  GAINES, Jerry  
FS   7   HARRIS, Marvin  
  
Northern Illinois  
Pos  ##  Offense 
QB   19  FINLEN, Chris  
TB   28  HAMMOCK, Thomas 
FB   41  ROOD, Alan  
SE   82  FLECK, P.J.  
FLK   14  HILL, Darrell  
TE   86  DUNKER, Matt  
LT   73  VINCENT, Tim  
LG   68  PEDERSEN, John  
C   63  GHILANI, Todd  
RG   71  McGHGHY, Matt  
RT   66  VERSTRAETE,Jake 
  
Northern Illinois  
Pos  ##  Defense 
LE   53  CLEMEN, Trent  
DT   94  FALBO, Anthony  
NT   51  DIDESCH, Eric  
RE   56  MOORE, Travis  
SLB   38  ATKINSON, Brian 
MLB   45  DUFFY, Nick  
WLB   26  WILLIAMS, Larry 
LCB   17  THOMPSON, Vince 
RCB   18  DREW, Randee  
SS   21  GRANT, Akil  
FS   9   HICKENBOTTOM,L. 

Eastern Michigan: 1A-STARNES, Toller, 2-ARCHIE, Chris, 5-BROOKS, Andrae, 11-LINDSEY, London, 17-PYLE, Rick, 18-HARRISON, Kevin, 21-BARBEE, Keyvon, 26-DILLS, Terrance, 27-KLABAN, Eric, 28-RYSKO, David, 32-ARCHIE, Frank, 34-AKPAN, Ime, 35-BROOKS, Nate, 37-SALVATORI, Mike, 40-WALKER, Aaron, 54-LUSKY, David, 57-JENKINS, Brian, 60-SWANIGAN, D., 67-JOHNSON, M., 68-BUTKOWSKI, C., 69-JACKSON, Jonas, 81-TALLEY, Chris, 84-LLOYD, Terrance, 86-ANDERSON, Sam, 87-DACH, Carson, 91-RUSSELL, H., 95-KUDU, Matt, 97-PETTWAY, Eric.

Northern Illinois: 2-LOTHSON, Andy, 4-ERWIN, Jimmy, 5-SHELDON, Dan, 8-JACK, Adam, 10-HALDI, Josh, 13-AZAR, Steve, 20-WALLACE, Robert, 22-HAWKINS, Jason, 23-FRANCIS, Devron, 27-LEE, Rob, 32-TURNER, Michael, 34-SCARAMELLA,Mike, 37-DOLE, Justin, 39-HAWKINS,Brandon, 42-SPACUCELLO,Mike, 43-MAHOLY, Chris, 50-STROTHMAN, K., 55-REYNOLDS,Vinson, 60-ELLIS, Joel, 61-COOKSEY,Leonard, 64-SCHROEDER,Shaun, 77-ORSZULA, Mark, 81-ARCHIE, Mike, 84-REED, Joey, 87-ANDERSON, Aaron, 98-PETERS, Jon, 99-FRANK, Jason.

 

Box Score

 
Box Score (Final)
Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 03, 2001 at DeKalb, IL) 

Score by Quarters     1  2  3  4   Score
-----------------    -- -- -- --   -----
Eastern Michigan....  0  3  7  7  - 17       Record: (2-6,1-3)
Northern Illinois...  7 16 17  0  - 40       Record: (5-4,3-3)



Scoring Summary:
1st 10:45 NIU - HILL, Darrell 53 yd pass from FINLEN, Chris (AZAR, Steve kick), 4-71 1:22, EMU 0 - NIU 7
2nd 14:12 NIU - AZAR, Steve 23 yd field goal, 10-52 3:53, EMU 0 - NIU 10
    12:25 NIU - TURNER, Michael 6 yd run (AZAR, Steve kick), 3-15 0:49, EMU 0 - NIU 17
    07:28 NIU - AZAR, Steve 28 yd field goal, 7-51 2:28, EMU 0 - NIU 20
    03:20 NIU - AZAR, Steve 23 yd field goal, 7-16 3:08, EMU 0 - NIU 23
    00:00 EMU - STARNES, Toller 27 yd field goal, 4-51 0:32, EMU 3 - NIU 23
3rd 13:13 NIU - SPACUCELLO,Mike 8 yd blocked punt return (AZAR, Steve kick), , EMU 3 - NIU 30
    07:50 NIU - REED, Joey 3 yd pass from FINLEN, Chris (AZAR, Steve kick), 4-13 1:09, EMU 3 - NIU 37
    03:34 NIU - AZAR, Steve 41 yd field goal, 7-28 2:45, EMU 3 - NIU 40
    00:00 EMU - WALKER, Aaron 13 yd run (STARNES, Toller kick), 10-77 3:34, EMU 10 - NIU 40
4th 09:01 EMU - AKPAN, Ime 5 yd run (STARNES, Toller kick), 12-58 4:54, EMU 17 - NIU 40



                                    EMU      NIU
FIRST DOWNS...................       19       14
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............    33-58   38-133
PASSING YDS (NET).............      225      205
Passes Att-Comp-Int...........  38-21-3  28-15-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS.....   71-283   66-338
Fumble Returns-Yards..........      0-0      0-0
Punt Returns-Yards............     4-11     4-53
Kickoff Returns-Yards.........     5-83     2-42
Interception Returns-Yards....      0-0      3-8
Punts (Number-Avg)............  10-32.0   7-38.4
Fumbles-Lost..................      1-0      0-0
Penalties-Yards...............     4-56     7-60
Possession Time...............    31:13    28:47
Third-Down Conversions........  4 of 14  5 of 16
Fourth-Down Conversions.......   0 of 0   0 of 0
Red-Zone Scores-Chances.......      2-2      5-5
Sacks By: Number-Yards........      0-0     4-20


RUSHING: Eastern Michigan-ROBERSON, C.R. 13-36; WALKER, Aaron 5-27;
AKPAN, Ime 4-22; LLOYD, Terrance 1-1; AKINA, Kainoa 9-minus 13; Team 1-minus 15.
Northern Illinois-TURNER, Michael 16-66; HAMMOCK, Thomas 17-55; WALLACE, Robert
2-10; SHELDON, Dan 1-4; FINLEN, Chris 1-0; NIU Huskies 1-minus 2.

PASSING: Eastern Michigan-AKINA, Kainoa 21-38-3-225. Northern
Illinois-FINLEN, Chris 15-28-0-205.

RECEIVING: Eastern Michigan-LLOYD, Terrance 7-63; WALTER, Kevin 4-63;
IBOM, Erik 2-23; ARCHIE, Chris 2-15; STEVENS, Jamal 2-13; ZUREKI, Kevin 1-39;
AKPAN, Ime 1-5; ROBERSON, C.R. 1-3; WALKER, Aaron 1-1. Northern Illinois-HILL,
Darrell 4-124; FLECK, P.J. 4-34; ARCHIE, Mike 3-23; SHELDON, Dan 1-11; TURNER,
Michael 1-7; REED, Joey 1-3; HAMMOCK, Thomas 1-3.

INTERCEPTIONS: Eastern Michigan-None. Northern Illinois-HICKENBOTTOM,L.
1-5; REYNOLDS,Vinson 1-3; THOMPSON, Vince 1-0.

FUMBLES: Eastern Michigan-Team 1-0. Northern Illinois-None.

Stadium: Huskie Stadium        Attendance: 13421
Kickoff time: 2:06 pm   End of Game: 5:08 pm   Total elapsed time: 3:02
Officials: Referee: William Alge Jr; Umpire: Karl A. Lowell; Linesman: Tom Krispinsky;
Line judge: Steve Barnes; Back judge: Dennis E Morris; Field judge: Dennis Jackson;
Side judge: Samuel Williams; Alternate: Robert Hester;
Temperature: 64        Wind: WSW 13+   Weather: Mostly sunny

Mid-American Conference West Division game
MAC West records: EMU now 0-3 in the division / NIU now 3-1



       Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 03, 2001 at DeKalb, IL)

SACKS (UA-A): Eastern Michigan-None. Northern Illinois-FALBO, Anthony
2-0; HAWKINS, Jason 1-0; WILLIAMS, Larry 1-0.

TACKLES (UA-A): Eastern Michigan-PHILPOT, Kenny 5-3; MIDDLETON, E. 5-2;
BATEMAN, Fred 4-3; BROOKS, Andrae 5-1; HARRIS, Marvin 3-2; RUSSELL, Scott 3-1;
JENKINS, Brian 2-2; TURNER, James 1-2; KUDU, Matt 0-3; WOODS, Michael 2-0;
HINES, Antone 2-0; DILLS, Terrance 2-0; LUSKY, David 1-1; WALTER, Kevin 1-0;
SALVATORI, Mike 1-0; GAINES, Jerry 1-0; BROOKS, Nate 1-0; BROWN, Jari 1-0;
PETTWAY, Eric 1-0; CHORAK, Rich 1-0; BARBEE, Keyvon 0-1; RUSSELL, H. 0-1.
Northern Illinois-FALBO, Anthony 6-1; DUFFY, Nick 5-1; GRANT, Akil 4-2; DREW,
Randee 4-2; HICKENBOTTOM,L. 5-0; HAWKINS, Jason 4-1; WILLIAMS, Larry 2-3;
CLEMEN, Trent 2-3; ATKINSON, Brian 3-1; DOLE, Justin 3-0; THOMPSON, Vince 3-0;
LEE, Rob 2-1; REYNOLDS,Vinson 2-0; STROTHMAN, K. 2-0; COOKSEY,Leonard 1-0;
FRANK, Jason 1-0; MAHOLY, Chris 1-0; FRANCIS, Devron 0-1.


Game Starters:
Eastern Michigan

POS  ## OFFENSE
QB   12 AKINA, Kainoa
TB   6  ROBERSON, C.R.
WR   3  STEVENS, Jamal
WR   83 IBOM, Erik
H    1  WALTER, Kevin
TE   82 ZUREKI, Kevin
LT   77 GRABOWSKI, John
LG   59 DAVIS, Dan
C    73 ANNETT, Cory
RG   74 GOLEM, Scott
RT   64 CHORAK, Rich

POS  ## DEFENSE
LE   96 HINES, Antone
LT   93 BROWN, Jari
RT   99 TURNER, James
RE   52 ROBERSON, C.J.
SLB  22 PHILPOT, Kenny
MLB  44 RUSSELL, Scott
WLB  46 BATEMAN, Fred
LCB  29 MIDDLETON, E.
RCB  8  WOODS, Michael
SS   30 GAINES, Jerry
FS   7  HARRIS, Marvin

Northern Illinois

POS  ## OFFENSE
QB   19 FINLEN, Chris
TB   28 HAMMOCK, Thomas
FB   41 ROOD, Alan
SE   82 FLECK, P.J.
FLK  14 HILL, Darrell
TE   86 DUNKER, Matt
LT   73 VINCENT, Tim
LG   68 PEDERSEN, John
C    63 GHILANI, Todd
RG   71 McGHGHY, Matt
RT   66 VERSTRAETE,Jake

POS  ## DEFENSE
LE   53 CLEMEN, Trent
DT   94 FALBO, Anthony
NT   51 DIDESCH, Eric
RE   56 MOORE, Travis
SLB  38 ATKINSON, Brian
MLB  45 DUFFY, Nick
WLB  26 WILLIAMS, Larry
LCB  17 THOMPSON, Vince
RCB  18 DREW, Randee
SS   21 GRANT, Akil
FS   9  HICKENBOTTOM,L.


Player participation:


Eastern Michigan: 1A-STARNES, Toller, 2-ARCHIE, Chris, 5-BROOKS, Andrae, 11-LINDSEY, London, 17-PYLE, Rick, 18-HARRISON, Kevin,
21-BARBEE, Keyvon, 26-DILLS, Terrance, 27-KLABAN, Eric, 28-RYSKO, David, 32-ARCHIE, Frank, 34-AKPAN, Ime, 35-BROOKS, Nate,
37-SALVATORI, Mike, 40-WALKER, Aaron, 54-LUSKY, David, 57-JENKINS, Brian, 60-SWANIGAN, D., 67-JOHNSON, M., 68-BUTKOWSKI, C.,
69-JACKSON, Jonas, 81-TALLEY, Chris, 84-LLOYD, Terrance, 86-ANDERSON, Sam, 87-DACH, Carson, 91-RUSSELL, H., 95-KUDU, Matt,
97-PETTWAY, Eric.

Northern Illinois: 2-LOTHSON, Andy, 4-ERWIN, Jimmy, 5-SHELDON, Dan, 8-JACK, Adam, 10-HALDI, Josh, 13-AZAR, Steve,
20-WALLACE, Robert, 22-HAWKINS, Jason, 23-FRANCIS, Devron, 27-LEE, Rob, 32-TURNER, Michael, 34-SCARAMELLA,Mike, 37-DOLE, Justin,
39-HAWKINS,Brandon, 42-SPACUCELLO,Mike, 43-MAHOLY, Chris, 50-STROTHMAN, K., 55-REYNOLDS,Vinson, 60-ELLIS, Joel,
61-COOKSEY,Leonard, 64-SCHROEDER,Shaun, 77-ORSZULA, Mark, 81-ARCHIE, Mike, 84-REED, Joey, 87-ANDERSON, Aaron, 98-PETERS, Jon,
99-FRANK, Jason.

 

Play-by-Play Summary

 
Play-by-Play Summary
2001 Eastern Michigan Football
Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 03, 2001 at DeKalb, IL)

1st Quarter

EMU captains: Kenny Philpot (22), Scott Russell (44), Cory Annett (73)
NIU captains: Darrell Hill (14), Chris Finlen (19), Larry Williams
(26), Alan Rood (41), trent Clemen (53)
.
Eastern Michigan wins the toss and defers its option to the 2nd half.
Northern Illinois elects to receive, with Eastern Michigan opting to
defend the south goal (scoreboard is at south end of Huskie Stadium).
Emu 1-10at Emu35EMU ball on EMU35.
KLABAN, Eric kickoff 65 yards to the NIU0, FLECK, P.J. return 20 yards to the NIU20 (BROOKS, Nate).
Niu 1-10at Niu20FINLEN, Chris SIDL pass incomplete to HILL, Darrell.
Niu 2-10at Niu20HAMMOCK, Thomas rush up middle for loss of 1 yard to the NIU19 (PHILPOT, Kenny).
Niu 3-11at Niu19FINLEN, Chris crossing pass complete to FLECK, P.J. for 1 yard to the NIU20 (BATEMAN, Fred).
Niu 4-10at Niu20ERWIN, Jimmy punt 48 yards to the EMU32, out-of-bounds.
Drive: 3 plays, 0 yards, TOP 01:34
Emu 1-10at Emu32EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 13:26.
Emu 1-10at Emu32ROBERSON, C.R. rush up middle for 22 yards to the NIU46, 1ST DOWN EMU (HICKENBOTTOM,L.).
Emu 1-10at Niu46AKINA, Kainoa I pass incomplete to IBOM, Erik, dropped pass.
Emu 2-10at Niu46AKINA, Kainoa middle pass incomplete (CLEMEN, Trent).
Emu 3-10at Niu46Team rush for loss of 15 yards to the EMU39, fumble by Team recovered by EMU AKINA, Kainoa at EMU39.
Emu 4-25at Emu39RYSKO, David punt 32 yards to the NIU29, out-of-bounds.
Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, TOP 01:19
Niu 1-10at Niu29NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 12:07.
Niu 1-10at Niu29PENALTY NIU false start 5 yards to the NIU24.
Niu 1-15at Niu24HAMMOCK, Thomas rush over right guard for 6 yards to the NIU30 (TURNER, James).
Niu 2-9at Niu30FINLEN, Chris SIDR pass complete to HILL, Darrell for 14 yards to the NIU44, 1ST DOWN NIU (WOODS, Michael).
Niu 1-10at Niu44HAMMOCK, Thomas rush over right tackle for 3 yards to the NIU47 (PHILPOT, Kenny).
Niu 2-7at Niu47FINLEN, Chris SIDR pass complete to HILL, Darrell for 53 yards to the EMU0, 1ST DOWN NIU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:45.
AZAR, Steve kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 7, Eastern Michigan 0
Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, TOP 01:22
ERWIN, Jimmy kickoff 58 yards to the EMU7, TALLEY, Chris return 12 yards to the EMU19 (;FRANCIS, Devron;LEE, Rob).
Emu 1-10at Emu19EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 10:45.
Emu 1-10at Emu19ROBERSON, C.R. rush over left guard for 1 yard to the EMU20 (DUFFY, Nick).
Emu 2-9at Emu20AKINA, Kainoa SIDR pass complete to WALTER, Kevin for 10 yards to the EMU30, 1ST DOWN EMU.
Emu 1-10at Emu30ROBERSON, C.R. rush over right end for loss of 3 yards to the EMU27 (ATKINSON, Brian).
Emu 2-13at Emu27AKINA, Kainoa rush OPTR for 1 yard to the EMU28 (STROTHMAN, K.).
Emu 3-12at Emu28AKINA, Kainoa sacked for loss of 5 yards to the EMU23 (FALBO, Anthony).
Emu 4-17at Emu23RYSKO, David punt 38 yards to the NIU39, downed, PENALTY EMU kick catching interference 15 yards to the EMU46, 1st and 10, NIU ball on EMU46.
Drive: 5 plays, 4 yards, TOP 03:20
Niu 1-10at Emu46NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 07:25.
Niu 1-10at Emu46HAMMOCK, Thomas rush up middle for 12 yards to the EMU34, 1ST DOWN NIU (GAINES, Jerry).
Niu 1-10at Emu34HAMMOCK, Thomas rush over right tackle for 3 yards to the EMU31 (BATEMAN, Fred).
Niu 2-7at Emu31FINLEN, Chris middle pass incomplete to HILL, Darrell.
Niu 3-7at Emu31FINLEN, Chris screen pass complete to HAMMOCK, Thomas for 3 yards to the EMU28 (;RUSSELL, H.;BROOKS, Andrae).
Niu 4-4at Emu28PENALTY NIU false start 5 yards to the EMU33.
Niu 4-9at Emu33ERWIN, Jimmy punt 26 yards to the EMU7, out-of-bounds.
Drive: 4 plays, 13 yards, TOP 02:16
Emu 1-10at Emu07EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 05:09.
Emu 1-10at Emu07ROBERSON, C.R. rush over right tackle for loss of 1 yard to the EMU6 (ATKINSON, Brian).
Emu 2-11at Emu06AKINA, Kainoa SIDR pass complete to WALTER, Kevin for 8 yards to the EMU14 (THOMPSON, Vince).
Emu 3-3at Emu14ROBERSON, C.R. rush draw play for 1 yard to the EMU15 (DUFFY, Nick).
Emu 4-2at Emu15RYSKO, David punt 43 yards to the NIU42, downed.
Drive: 3 plays, 8 yards, TOP 02:04
Niu 1-10at Niu42NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 03:05.
Niu 1-10at Niu42TURNER, Michael rush over right end for 7 yards to the NIU49, out-of-bounds (RUSSELL, Scott).
Niu 2-3at Niu49TURNER, Michael rush over left end for 11 yards to the EMU40, 1ST DOWN NIU, out-of-bounds (;PHILPOT, Kenny;MIDDLETON, E.).
Niu 1-10at Emu40TURNER, Michael rush up middle for loss of 1 yard to the EMU41 (BROWN, Jari).
Niu 2-11at Emu41FINLEN, Chris SIDR pass complete to FLECK, P.J. for 12 yards to the EMU29, 1ST DOWN NIU.
Fleck's 50th reception of the season.
Finlen now with 6,011 yards in his career (2nd all-time at NIU)
Niu 1-10at Emu29TURNER, Michael rush over right guard for 5 yards to the EMU24 (BROOKS, Andrae).
Niu 2-5at Emu24TURNER, Michael rush over left tackle for 15 yards to the EMU9, 1ST DOWN NIU (;HARRIS, Marvin;MIDDLETON, E.).
Niu 1-Gat Emu09TURNER, Michael rush over right end for loss of 1 yard to the EMU10 (RUSSELL, Scott).
Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, TOP 03:53
Northern Illinois 7, Eastern Michigan 0
2nd Quarter

Niu 2-Gat Emu10Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00.
Niu 2-Gat Emu10SHELDON, Dan rush REVR for 4 yards to the EMU6, out-of-bounds (;KUDU, Matt;HARRIS, Marvin).
Niu 3-Gat Emu06FINLEN, Chris SIDL pass incomplete to DUNKER, Matt.
Niu 4-Gat Emu06AZAR, Steve field goal attempt from 23 GOOD, clock 14:12.
Northern Illinois 10, Eastern Michigan 0
Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, TOP 03:53
ERWIN, Jimmy kickoff 64 yards to the EMU1, TALLEY, Chris return 14 yards to the EMU15 (HAWKINS, Jason).
Emu 1-10at Emu15EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 14:12.
Emu 1-10at Emu15ROBERSON, C.R. rush draw play for 1 yard to the EMU16 (;CLEMEN, Trent;GRANT, Akil).
Emu 2-9at Emu16AKINA, Kainoa middle pass intercepted by HICKENBOTTOM,L. at the EMU20, HICKENBOTTOM,L. return 5 yards to the EMU15 (CHORAK, Rich).
Drive: 2 plays, 1 yards, TOP 00:58
Niu 1-10at Emu15NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 13:14.
Niu 1-10at Emu15FINLEN, Chris SIDR pass incomplete to FLECK, P.J. (HARRIS, Marvin).
Niu 2-10at Emu15FINLEN, Chris SIDL pass complete to HILL, Darrell for 9 yards to the EMU6 (MIDDLETON, E.).
Niu 3-1at Emu06TURNER, Michael rush over right tackle for 6 yards to the EMU0, 1ST DOWN NIU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:25.
AZAR, Steve kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 17, Eastern Michigan 0
Drive: 3 plays, 15 yards, TOP 00:49
ERWIN, Jimmy kickoff 65 yards to the EMU0, touchback.
Emu 1-10at Emu20EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 12:25.
Emu 1-10at Emu20ROBERSON, C.R. rush PITL for 4 yards to the EMU24 (FALBO, Anthony).
Emu 2-6at Emu24AKINA, Kainoa screen pass complete to ROBERSON, C.R. for 3 yards to the EMU27 (ATKINSON, Brian).
Emu 3-3at Emu27AKINA, Kainoa SIDR pass complete to WALTER, Kevin for 7 yards to the EMU34, 1ST DOWN EMU (THOMPSON, Vince).
Emu 1-10at Emu34WALKER, Aaron rush over right end for 2 yards to the EMU36 (DUFFY, Nick).
Emu 2-8at Emu36AKINA, Kainoa middle pass incomplete to LLOYD, Terrance, dropped pass.
Emu 3-8at Emu36AKINA, Kainoa SIDL pass complete to LLOYD, Terrance for 4 yards to the EMU40, out-of-bounds (DREW, Randee).
Emu 4-4at Emu40RYSKO, David punt 27 yards to the NIU33, FLECK, P.J. return 5 yards to the NIU38 (DILLS, Terrance).
Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, TOP 02:29
Niu 1-10at Niu38NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 09:56.
Niu 1-10at Niu38HAMMOCK, Thomas rush up middle for no gain to the NIU38 (;PHILPOT, Kenny;BATEMAN, Fred).
Niu 2-10at Niu38FINLEN, Chris screen pass incomplete to HAMMOCK, Thomas, dropped pass.
Niu 3-10at Niu38FINLEN, Chris SIDL pass complete to HILL, Darrell for 48 yards to the EMU14, 1ST DOWN NIU.
Niu 1-10at Emu14HAMMOCK, Thomas rush over left tackle for 2 yards to the EMU12 (PETTWAY, Eric).
Niu 2-8at Emu12HAMMOCK, Thomas rush over right tackle for 1 yard to the EMU11 (;JENKINS, Brian;BATEMAN, Fred).
Niu 3-7at Emu11FINLEN, Chris middle pass incomplete to FLECK, P.J..
Niu 4-7at Emu11AZAR, Steve field goal attempt from 28 GOOD, clock 07:28.
Northern Illinois 20, Eastern Michigan 0
Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, TOP 02:28
ERWIN, Jimmy kickoff 65 yards to the EMU0, touchback.
Emu 1-10at Emu20EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 07:28.
Emu 1-10at Emu20AKINA, Kainoa rush QBK for no gain to the EMU20 (CLEMEN, Trent).
Emu 2-10at Emu20AKINA, Kainoa SIDL pass incomplete to WALTER, Kevin, dropped pass.
Emu 3-10at Emu20AKINA, Kainoa middle pass incomplete (FRANK, Jason).
Emu 4-10at Emu20RYSKO, David punt 26 yards to the EMU46, FLECK, P.J. return 24 yards to the EMU22 (PHILPOT, Kenny).
Drive: 3 plays, 0 yards, TOP 01:00
Niu 1-10at Emu22NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 06:28.
Niu 1-10at Emu22TURNER, Michael rush over right guard for 8 yards to the EMU14 (PHILPOT, Kenny).
Niu 2-2at Emu14TURNER, Michael rush over right end for 1 yard to the EMU13 (HARRIS, Marvin).
Niu 3-1at Emu13TURNER, Michael rush up middle for 1 yard to the EMU12, 1ST DOWN NIU (BATEMAN, Fred).
Niu 1-10at Emu12FINLEN, Chris crossing pass incomplete to DUNKER, Matt.
Niu 2-10at Emu12TURNER, Michael rush over right end for 6 yards to the EMU6 (BATEMAN, Fred).
Niu 3-4at Emu06FINLEN, Chris rush QBK for no gain to the EMU6 (HARRIS, Marvin).
Niu 4-4at Emu06AZAR, Steve field goal attempt from 23 GOOD, clock 03:20.
Northern Illinois 23, Eastern Michigan 0
Drive: 7 plays, 16 yards, TOP 03:08
ERWIN, Jimmy kickoff 63 yards to the EMU2, TALLEY, Chris return 18 yards to the EMU20 (HAWKINS, Jason).
Emu 1-10at Emu20EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 03:20.
Emu 1-10at Emu20AKINA, Kainoa deep pass complete to ZUREKI, Kevin for 39 yards to the NIU41, 1ST DOWN EMU.
Emu 1-10at Niu41ROBERSON, C.R. rush over right end for 2 yards to the NIU39 (REYNOLDS,Vinson).
Emu 2-8at Niu39AKINA, Kainoa sacked for loss of 2 yards to the NIU41 (FALBO, Anthony).
Emu 3-10at Niu41AKINA, Kainoa SIDR pass incomplete to WALTER, Kevin.
Emu 4-10at Niu41RYSKO, David punt 27 yards to the NIU14, downed.
Drive: 4 plays, 39 yards, TOP 01:42
Niu 1-10at Niu14NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 01:38.
Niu 1-10at Niu14HAMMOCK, Thomas rush over right guard for 2 yards to the NIU16 (RUSSELL, Scott).
Niu 2-8at Niu16HAMMOCK, Thomas rush over left end for loss of 1 yard to the NIU15 (;JENKINS, Brian;RUSSELL, Scott).
Niu 3-9at Niu15FINLEN, Chris SIDL pass incomplete to HILL, Darrell.
Niu 4-9at Niu15ERWIN, Jimmy punt 55 yards to the EMU30, LLOYD, Terrance return 10 yards to the EMU40 (FRANK, Jason).
Drive: 3 plays, 1 yards, TOP 01:06
Emu 1-10at Emu40EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 00:32.
Emu 1-10at Emu40AKINA, Kainoa SIDR pass complete to LLOYD, Terrance for 13 yards to the NIU47, 1ST DOWN EMU (HICKENBOTTOM,L.).
Emu 1-10at Niu47AKINA, Kainoa deep pass incomplete to WALTER, Kevin.
Emu 2-10at Niu47AKINA, Kainoa deep pass complete to WALTER, Kevin for 38 yards to the NIU9, 1ST DOWN EMU (DREW, Randee), timeout Eastern Michigan, clock 00:02.
Emu 1-Gat Niu09STARNES, Toller field goal attempt from 27 GOOD, clock 00:00.
Northern Illinois 23, Eastern Michigan 3
Emu 1-Gat Emu35End of half, clock 00:00.
Drive: 4 plays, 51 yards, TOP 00:32
Northern Illinois 23, Eastern Michigan 3
3rd Quarter

Emu 1-Gat Emu35Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00, NIU ball on NIU35.
Drive: 4 plays, 51 yards, TOP 00:32
ERWIN, Jimmy kickoff 61 yards to the EMU4, TALLEY, Chris return 17 yards to the EMU21 (GRANT, Akil).
Emu 1-10at Emu21EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 15:00.
Emu 1-10at Emu21AKINA, Kainoa SIDR pass incomplete to ARCHIE, Chris (DREW, Randee).
Emu 2-10at Emu21ROBERSON, C.R. rush up middle for loss of 2 yards to the EMU19 (DUFFY, Nick).
Emu 3-12at Emu19ROBERSON, C.R. rush draw play for no gain to the EMU19 (CLEMEN, Trent).
Emu 4-12at Emu19Team punt BLOCKED, recovered by NIU SPACUCELLO,Mike at EMU8, SPACUCELLO,Mike for 8 yards to the EMU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 13:13 (blocked by STROTHMAN, K.).
Drive: 3 plays, minus 2 yards, TOP 01:47
AZAR, Steve kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 30, Eastern Michigan 3
ERWIN, Jimmy kickoff 65 yards to the EMU0, touchback.
Emu 1-10at Emu20EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 13:13.
Emu 1-10at Emu20ROBERSON, C.R. rush PITL for 5 yards to the EMU25 (WILLIAMS, Larry).
Emu 2-5at Emu25AKPAN, Ime rush over right guard for 5 yards to the EMU30, 1ST DOWN EMU (GRANT, Akil).
Emu 1-10at Emu30LLOYD, Terrance rush REVR for 1 yard to the EMU31 (;DREW, Randee;ATKINSON, Brian).
Emu 2-9at Emu31AKINA, Kainoa SIDR pass incomplete to WALTER, Kevin.
Emu 3-9at Emu31AKINA, Kainoa SIDL pass complete to AKPAN, Ime for 5 yards to the EMU36 (DOLE, Justin).
Emu 4-4at Emu36RYSKO, David punt 35 yards to the NIU29, downed, PENALTY EMU kick catching interference 15 yards to the NIU44, 1st and 10, NIU ball on NIU44.
Drive: 5 plays, 16 yards, TOP 02:42
Niu 1-10at Niu44NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 10:31.
Niu 1-10at Niu44FINLEN, Chris SIDR pass incomplete to HILL, Darrell.
Niu 2-10at Niu44HAMMOCK, Thomas rush over left end for loss of 1 yard to the NIU43 (PHILPOT, Kenny).
Niu 3-11at Niu43FINLEN, Chris SIDL pass complete to ARCHIE, Mike for 10 yards to the EMU47 (MIDDLETON, E.).
Niu 4-1at Emu47ERWIN, Jimmy punt 32 yards to the EMU15, ROBERSON, C.R. return 0 yards to the EMU15 (LEE, Rob).
Drive: 3 plays, 9 yards, TOP 01:26
Emu 1-10at Emu15EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 09:05.
Emu 1-10at Emu15AKINA, Kainoa middle pass intercepted by REYNOLDS,Vinson at the EMU16, REYNOLDS,Vinson return 3 yards to the EMU13.
Drive: 1 plays, 0 yards, TOP 00:06
Niu 1-10at Emu13NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 08:59.
Niu 1-10at Emu13TURNER, Michael rush up middle for 3 yards to the EMU10 (HINES, Antone).
Niu 2-7at Emu10FINLEN, Chris SIDR pass incomplete to FLECK, P.J., PENALTY NIU ineligible downfield on pass 5 yards to the EMU5, NO PLAY.
Niu 2-Gat Emu05NIU ball on EMU15.
Niu 2-12at Emu15FINLEN, Chris SIDL pass complete to TURNER, Michael for 7 yards to the EMU8 (MIDDLETON, E.).
Niu 3-5at Emu08FINLEN, Chris SIDR pass complete to FLECK, P.J. for 5 yards to the EMU3, 1ST DOWN NIU (MIDDLETON, E.).
Niu 1-Gat Emu03FINLEN, Chris middle pass complete to REED, Joey for 3 yards to the EMU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:50.
AZAR, Steve kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 37, Eastern Michigan 3
Drive: 4 plays, 13 yards, TOP 01:09
ERWIN, Jimmy kickoff 65 yards to the EMU0, touchback.
Emu 1-10at Emu20EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 07:50.
Emu 1-10at Emu20ROBERSON, C.R. rush up middle for 3 yards to the EMU23 (;GRANT, Akil;WILLIAMS, Larry).
Emu 2-7at Emu23PENALTY EMU personal foul 11 yards to the EMU12.
Previous penalty - dead ball personal foul after the run
Emu 2-18at Emu12WALKER, Aaron rush up middle for loss of 1 yard to the EMU11 (FALBO, Anthony).
Emu 3-19at Emu11AKINA, Kainoa SIDL pass incomplete to LLOYD, Terrance (DREW, Randee).
Emu 4-19at Emu11RYSKO, David punt 46 yards to the NIU43, FLECK, P.J. return 5 yards to the NIU48 (WALTER, Kevin).
Drive: 3 plays, minus 9 yards, TOP 01:31
Niu 1-10at Niu48NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 06:19.
Niu 1-10at Niu48HAMMOCK, Thomas rush over left guard for 14 yards to the EMU38, 1ST DOWN NIU (HARRIS, Marvin).
Niu 1-10at Emu38HAMMOCK, Thomas rush up middle for no gain to the EMU38 (;PHILPOT, Kenny;KUDU, Matt).
Niu 2-10at Emu38FINLEN, Chris SIDR pass complete to SHELDON, Dan for 11 yards to the EMU27, 1ST DOWN NIU, out-of-bounds (WOODS, Michael).
Niu 1-10at Emu27HAMMOCK, Thomas rush up middle for 2 yards to the EMU25 (;TURNER, James;BATEMAN, Fred).
Niu 2-8at Emu25FINLEN, Chris rush QBK for 14 yards to the EMU11, out-of-bounds (PHILPOT, Kenny), PENALTY NIU holding 10 yards to the EMU35, NO PLAY.
Niu 2-18at Emu35FINLEN, Chris middle pass complete to ARCHIE, Mike for 11 yards to the EMU24 (MIDDLETON, E.).
Niu 3-7at Emu24FINLEN, Chris SIDR pass incomplete.
Niu 4-7at Emu24AZAR, Steve field goal attempt from 41 GOOD, clock 03:34.
Northern Illinois 40, Eastern Michigan 3
Azar's fourth FG today / 18th of the year (ties NIU season record)
Drive: 7 plays, 28 yards, TOP 02:45
ERWIN, Jimmy kickoff 64 yards to the EMU1, TALLEY, Chris return 22 yards to the EMU23, out-of-bounds (GRANT, Akil).
Emu 1-10at Emu23EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 03:34.
Emu 1-10at Emu23Timeout Eastern Michigan, clock 03:24.
Emu 1-10at Emu23AKINA, Kainoa rush QBK for 2 yards to the EMU25 (COOKSEY,Leonard).
Emu 2-8at Emu25AKINA, Kainoa slant pass complete to LLOYD, Terrance for 12 yards to the EMU37, 1ST DOWN EMU (STROTHMAN, K.), PENALTY NIU face mask 15 yards to the NIU48, 1ST DOWN EMU.
Emu 1-10at Niu481st and 10.
Emu 1-10at Niu48AKPAN, Ime rush over right end for 11 yards to the NIU37, 1ST DOWN EMU (THOMPSON, Vince).
Emu 1-10at Niu37AKINA, Kainoa sacked for loss of 2 yards to the NIU39 (WILLIAMS, Larry).
Emu 2-12at Niu39WALKER, Aaron rush over left tackle for 14 yards to the NIU25, 1ST DOWN EMU (HICKENBOTTOM,L.).
Emu 1-10at Niu25AKINA, Kainoa SIDR pass incomplete to TALLEY, Chris.
Emu 2-10at Niu25AKPAN, Ime rush over left tackle for 1 yard to the NIU24 (;WILLIAMS, Larry;CLEMEN, Trent).
Emu 3-9at Niu24AKINA, Kainoa middle pass complete to ARCHIE, Chris for 11 yards to the NIU13, 1ST DOWN EMU (GRANT, Akil).
Emu 1-10at Niu13AKINA, Kainoa SIDL pass incomplete to LLOYD, Terrance.
Emu 2-10at Niu13WALKER, Aaron rush PITR for 13 yards to the NIU0, 1ST DOWN EMU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:00.
STARNES, Toller kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 40, Eastern Michigan 10
Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, TOP 03:34
Northern Illinois 40, Eastern Michigan 10
4th Quarter

Emu 1-Gat Emu35Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00.
Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, TOP 03:34
KLABAN, Eric kickoff 59 yards to the NIU6, TURNER, Michael return 22 yards to the NIU28 (SALVATORI, Mike).
Niu 1-10at Niu28NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 15:00.
Niu 1-10at Niu28NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 15:00.
Niu 1-10at Niu28TURNER, Michael rush over right guard for loss of 1 yard to the NIU27 (JENKINS, Brian).
Niu 2-11at Niu27FINLEN, Chris deep pass incomplete to SHELDON, Dan.
Niu 3-11at Niu27FINLEN, Chris SIDR pass complete to ARCHIE, Mike for 2 yards to the NIU29, out-of-bounds (BROOKS, Andrae).
Niu 4-9at Niu29ERWIN, Jimmy punt 29 yards to the EMU42, downed.
Drive: 3 plays, 1 yards, TOP 01:05
Emu 1-10at Emu42EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 13:55.
Emu 1-10at Emu42AKINA, Kainoa middle pass complete to STEVENS, Jamal for 7 yards to the EMU49 (HICKENBOTTOM,L.).
Emu 2-3at Emu49AKINA, Kainoa SIDR pass complete to IBOM, Erik for 11 yards to the NIU40, 1ST DOWN EMU (DREW, Randee).
Emu 1-10at Niu40AKINA, Kainoa rush SCRM for 3 yards to the NIU37 (REYNOLDS,Vinson).
Emu 2-7at Niu37AKINA, Kainoa rush SCRM for 1 yard to the NIU36 (FALBO, Anthony).
Emu 3-6at Niu36AKINA, Kainoa middle pass complete to LLOYD, Terrance for 9 yards to the NIU27, 1ST DOWN EMU (DOLE, Justin).
Emu 1-10at Niu27WALKER, Aaron rush up middle for loss of 1 yard to the NIU28 (FALBO, Anthony).
Emu 2-11at Niu28AKINA, Kainoa SIDR pass complete to LLOYD, Terrance for 4 yards to the NIU24 (DREW, Randee).
Emu 3-7at Niu24AKINA, Kainoa SIDL pass complete to LLOYD, Terrance for 7 yards to the NIU17, 1ST DOWN EMU (DOLE, Justin).
Emu 1-10at Niu17AKINA, Kainoa SIDR pass incomplete to IBOM, Erik.
Emu 2-10at Niu17AKINA, Kainoa slant pass complete to IBOM, Erik for 12 yards to the NIU5, 1ST DOWN EMU (HICKENBOTTOM,L.).
Emu 1-Gat Niu05AKINA, Kainoa SIDR pass incomplete to IBOM, Erik (CLEMEN, Trent).
Emu 2-Gat Niu05AKPAN, Ime rush over right end for 5 yards to the NIU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:01.
STARNES, Toller kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 40, Eastern Michigan 17
Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, TOP 04:54
KLABAN, Eric kickoff 65 yards to the NIU0, touchback.
Niu 1-10at Niu20NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 09:01.
Niu 1-10at Niu20HAMMOCK, Thomas rush over left guard for 3 yards to the NIU23 (;TURNER, James;LUSKY, David).
Niu 2-7at Niu23HAMMOCK, Thomas rush up middle for 3 yards to the NIU26 (DILLS, Terrance).
Niu 3-4at Niu26PENALTY NIU personal foul 13 yards to the NIU13.
Previous play - dead ball personal foul after the run.
Niu 3-17at Niu13HAMMOCK, Thomas rush over left guard for 7 yards to the NIU20 (;KUDU, Matt;BARBEE, Keyvon).
Niu 4-10at Niu20ERWIN, Jimmy punt 37 yards to the EMU43, LLOYD, Terrance return 1 yards to the EMU44 (MAHOLY, Chris).
Drive: 3 plays, 0 yards, TOP 02:18
Emu 1-10at Emu44EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 06:43.
Emu 1-10at Emu44ROBERSON, C.R. rush draw play for 3 yards to the EMU47 (;DUFFY, Nick;FALBO, Anthony).
Emu 2-7at Emu47AKINA, Kainoa SIDL pass incomplete to STEVENS, Jamal, PENALTY NIU pass interference 7 yards to the NIU46, 1ST DOWN EMU, NO PLAY.
Emu 1-10at Niu46AKINA, Kainoa middle pass complete to STEVENS, Jamal for 6 yards to the NIU40 (DUFFY, Nick).
Emu 2-4at Niu40AKINA, Kainoa SIDL pass complete to ARCHIE, Chris for 4 yards to the NIU36, 1ST DOWN EMU, out-of-bounds (;WILLIAMS, Larry;DREW, Randee).
Emu 1-10at Niu36PENALTY EMU unsportsmanlike conduct 15 yards to the EMU49.
Emu 1-25at Emu49EMU ball on EMU49.
Emu 1-25at Emu491st and 10.
Emu 1-10at Emu49AKINA, Kainoa deep pass intercepted by THOMPSON, Vince at the NIU11, THOMPSON, Vince return 0 yards to the NIU11.
Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, TOP 01:23
Niu 1-10at Niu11NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 05:20.
Niu 1-10at Niu11FINLEN, Chris deep pass incomplete to HILL, Darrell.
Niu 2-10at Niu11TURNER, Michael rush over right end for 1 yard to the NIU12 (JENKINS, Brian).
Niu 3-9at Niu12FINLEN, Chris crossing pass complete to FLECK, P.J. for 16 yards to the NIU28, 1ST DOWN NIU (BROOKS, Andrae).
Niu 1-10at Niu28TURNER, Michael rush over right tackle for 2 yards to the NIU30 (LUSKY, David).
Niu 2-8at Niu30TURNER, Michael rush up middle for 3 yards to the NIU33 (HINES, Antone), timeout Eastern Michigan, clock 03:06.
Niu 3-5at Niu33FINLEN, Chris SIDL pass incomplete to FLECK, P.J..
Niu 4-5at Niu33ERWIN, Jimmy punt 42 yards to the EMU25, LLOYD, Terrance return 0 yards to the EMU25 (LEE, Rob).
Drive: 6 plays, 22 yards, TOP 02:28
Emu 1-10at Emu25EASTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 02:52.
Emu 1-10at Emu25AKINA, Kainoa sacked for loss of 11 yards to the EMU14 (HAWKINS, Jason).
Emu 2-21at Emu14Timeout Eastern Michigan, clock 02:15.
Emu 2-21at Emu14AKINA, Kainoa M pass complete to LLOYD, Terrance for 14 yards to the EMU28 (;CLEMEN, Trent;HAWKINS, Jason).
Emu 3-7at Emu28AKINA, Kainoa SIDR pass complete to WALKER, Aaron for 1 yard to the EMU29 (HAWKINS, Jason).
Emu 4-6at Emu29RYSKO, David punt 46 yards to the NIU25, fair catch by FLECK, P.J..
Drive: 3 plays, 4 yards, TOP 01:52
Niu 1-10at Niu25NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 01:00.
Josh Haldi (#10) in at quarterback for Northern Illinois
Niu 1-10at Niu25WALLACE, Robert rush over right tackle for 9 yards to the NIU34, out-of-bounds (BROOKS, Andrae).
Niu 2-1at Niu34WALLACE, Robert rush over right tackle for 1 yard to the NIU35, 1ST DOWN NIU (BROOKS, Andrae).
Niu 1-10at Niu35NIU Huskies rush QBK for loss of 2 yards to the NIU33.
Previous play - Haldi takes a knee to run the clock
Niu 2-12at Niu33End of game, clock 00:00.
Drive: 3 plays, 8 yards, TOP 01:00
FINAL SCORE
Northern Illinois 40, Eastern Michigan 17