Ball State Cardinals @ Northern Illinois Huskies
2-8, 0-6 MAC
17
2-8, 0-6 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
NIU | 21 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 63 |
7-3, 5-1 MAC
63
7-3, 5-1 MAC
Game Leaders
Team Stats
245
Total Yards
433
1
Turnovers
1
16
1st Downs
20
4-50
Penalties
1-5
6/18
3rd Down
9/14
0/0
4th Down
0/1
36:01
Possession
23:59
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
1st Quarter
Touchdown
8:53 - 1st
0
BALL
7
NIU
Shane Wimann 4 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
12 plays, 55 yards, 3:56
Touchdown
5:57 - 1st
7
BALL
7
NIU
Riley Miller 23 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Morgan Hagee Kick)
7 plays, 66 yards, 2:52
Touchdown
2:51 - 1st
7
BALL
14
NIU
Jordan Huff 24 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
7 plays, 80 yards, 3:00
Touchdown
0:35 - 1st
7
BALL
21
NIU
Jackson Abresch 13 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Christian Hagan Kick)
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:12
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
10:51 - 2nd
7
BALL
28
NIU
D.J. Brown 6 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
8 plays, 61 yards, 2:38
Touchdown
8:02 - 2nd
7
BALL
35
NIU
Mitchell Brinkman 5 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
3 plays, 41 yards, 1:11
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
8:53 - 3rd
14
BALL
35
NIU
Malik Dunner 4 Yd Run (Morgan Hagee Kick)
11 plays, 89 yards, 5:15
Touchdown
5:20 - 3rd
14
BALL
42
NIU
Christian Blake 19 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
10 plays, 71 yards, 3:27
Touchdown
4:40 - 3rd
14
BALL
49
NIU
Jordan Huff 35 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
1 play, 35 yards, 0:08
Field Goal
0:18 - 3rd
17
BALL
49
NIU
Morgan Hagee 21 Yd Field Goal
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:30
4th Quarter
Touchdown
9:52 - 4th
17
BALL
56
NIU
Jauan Wesley 70 Yd pass from Daniel Santacaterina (Christian Hagan Kick)
3 plays, 73 yards, 1:33
Touchdown
4:18 - 4th
17
BALL
63
NIU
Jackson Abresch 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Christian Hagan Kick)
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:09
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
--BALL
--NIU
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FBS
| 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 |
| 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 |
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