Northern Illinois Huskies @ Ball State Cardinals
9-2, 4-2 Away
59
9-2, 4-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 14 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 59 |
BALL | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
4-8, 2-4 Home
21
4-8, 2-4 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
442
Total Yards
268
2
Turnovers
3
21
1st Downs
10
8-60
Penalties
7-59
5/10
3rd Down
3/11
1/1
4th Down
0/0
19:43
Possession
16:22
Game Information
Muncie, IN
1st Quarter
Touchdown
12:06 - 1st
7
NIU
0
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
niu drive: 6 plays 69 yards, 02:54 niu td, 2:54
Extra Point
12:06 - 1st
7
NIU
0
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 6 plays 69 yards, 02:54 niu td, 2:54
Touchdown
1:53 - 1st
7
NIU
0
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS punt return for a touchdown.
ball drive: 3 plays -1 yard, 01:23 ball punt, 1:23
Extra Point
1:53 - 1st
14
NIU
0
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 0 plays 15 yards, 00:00 niu td, 0:00
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:32 - 2nd
14
NIU
6
BALL
BALL ST rush for a touchdown.
ball drive: 4 plays 7 yards, 01:02 ball td, 1:02
Extra Point
14:32 - 2nd
14
NIU
7
BALL
BALL ST Extra point GOOD.
ball drive: 4 plays 7 yards, 01:02 ball td, 1:02
Touchdown
11:02 - 2nd
20
NIU
7
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
niu drive: 7 plays 79 yards, 03:24 niu td, 3:24
Extra Point
11:02 - 2nd
21
NIU
7
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 7 plays 79 yards, 03:24 niu td, 3:24
Touchdown
6:09 - 2nd
27
NIU
7
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS rush for a touchdown.
niu drive: 7 plays 55 yards, 03:15 niu td, 3:15
Extra Point
6:09 - 2nd
28
NIU
7
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 7 plays 55 yards, 03:15 niu td, 3:15
Touchdown
0:47 - 2nd
34
NIU
7
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS rush for a touchdown.
niu drive: 8 plays 28 yards, 02:34 niu td, 2:34
Extra Point
0:47 - 2nd
35
NIU
7
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 8 plays 28 yards, 02:34 niu td, 2:34
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
11:21 - 3rd
35
NIU
13
BALL
BALL ST rush for a touchdown.
ball drive: 9 plays 80 yards, 03:39 ball td, 3:39
Extra Point
11:21 - 3rd
35
NIU
14
BALL
BALL ST Extra point GOOD.
ball drive: 9 plays 80 yards, 03:39 ball td, 3:39
Touchdown
6:59 - 3rd
35
NIU
20
BALL
BALL ST pass complete for a touchdown.
ball drive: 1 play 80 yards, 00:12 ball td, 0:12
Extra Point
7:11 - 3rd
35
NIU
21
BALL
BALL ST Extra point GOOD.
ball drive: 1 play 80 yards, 00:12 ball td, 0:12
Touchdown
5:13 - 3rd
41
NIU
21
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS rush for a touchdown.
niu drive: 4 plays 44 yards, 01:44 niu td, 1:44
Extra Point
5:13 - 3rd
42
NIU
21
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 4 plays 44 yards, 01:44 niu td, 1:44
Field Goal
0:34 - 3rd
45
NIU
21
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS 40 yard field goal GOOD.
niu drive: 4 plays 5 yards, 01:45 niu fg, 1:45
4th Quarter
Touchdown
12:45 - 4th
51
NIU
21
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS interception return for a touchdow
ball drive: 3 plays 11 yards, 01:23 ball int, 1:23
Extra Point
12:45 - 4th
52
NIU
21
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 0 plays 0 yards, 00:00 niu td, 0:00
Touchdown
9:36 - 4th
59
NIU
21
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
niu drive: 3 plays 5 yards, 01:28 niu td, 1:28
Extra Point
9:36 - 4th
59
NIU
21
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 3 plays 5 yards, 01:28 niu td, 1:28
Extra Point
9:36 - 4th
59
NIU
21
BALL
NORTHN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 3 plays 5 yards, 01:28 niu td, 1:28
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2025 Standings
FBS
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| New Mexico | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| San Diego State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| UNLV | 6-2 | 10-4 |
| Fresno State | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Hawai'i | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Utah State | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Air Force | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Nevada | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Wyoming | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| San José State | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Colorado State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| Central Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Akron | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Buffalo | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-8 | 0-12 |
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