Ball State Cardinals @ Northern Illinois Huskies
5-5, 3-3 MAC
29
5-5, 3-3 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 10 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 29 |
NIU | 0 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 30 |
7-3, 5-1 MAC
30
7-3, 5-1 MAC
Game Leaders
126
D. PlittQB
11/26, 1 TD
126
264
R. LombardiQB
23/38, 1 TD, 1 INT
264
109
C. SteeleRB
21 CAR
109
155
J. DuckerRB
24 CAR, 1 TD
155
45
J. McGaughyWR
1 REC
45
108
T. RudolphWR
8 REC
108
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15
J. ThomasLB
3 SOLO
15
7
D. ThomasDB
5 SOLO
7
Team Stats
372
Total Yards
475
0
Turnovers
2
17
1st Downs
26
4-30
Penalties
4-50
1/10
3rd Down
5/14
0/1
4th Down
1/1
23:16
Possession
36:44
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
1st Quarter
Field Goal
5:46 - 1st
3
BALL
0
NIU
Jacob Lewis 43 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 29 yards, 2:29
Touchdown
3:04 - 1st
10
BALL
0
NIU
Jayshon Jackson 15 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Jake Chanove Kick)
4 plays, 42 yards, 1:58
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
12:41 - 2nd
10
BALL
7
NIU
Clint Ratkovich 2 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
6 plays, 58 yards, 2:28
Touchdown
10:50 - 2nd
17
BALL
7
NIU
Justin Hall 7 Yd Run (Jake Chanove Kick)
5 plays, 76 yards, 1:47
Field Goal
2:14 - 2nd
17
BALL
10
NIU
John Richardson 38 Yd Field Goal
10 plays, 54 yards, 5:26
Touchdown
0:29 - 2nd
17
BALL
17
NIU
Cole Tucker 58 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (John Richardson Kick)
4 plays, 78 yards, 0:32
3rd Quarter
Safety
13:46 - 3rd
19
BALL
17
NIU
Team Safety
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:11
Touchdown
9:08 - 3rd
26
BALL
17
NIU
Justin Hall 2 Yd Run (Jake Chanove Kick)
9 plays, 72 yards, 4:31
Field Goal
4:45 - 3rd
26
BALL
20
NIU
John Richardson 38 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 52 yards, 4:19
4th Quarter
Touchdown
2:42 - 4th
26
BALL
27
NIU
Jay Ducker 10 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
14 plays, 69 yards, 7:22
Field Goal
1:42 - 4th
29
BALL
27
NIU
Jacob Lewis 48 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 34 yards, 1:00
Field Goal
0:00 - 4th
29
BALL
30
NIU
John Richardson 32 Yd Field Goal
10 plays, 62 yards, 1:42
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
0%
--BALL
100%
--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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