Northern Illinois Huskies @ Utah Utes
Game Leaders

229
R. BowersQB
20/29, 1 TD, 1 INT
229

214
T. HuntleyQB
14/19, 1 TD
214

37
J. NettlesRB
10 CAR
37

80
Z. MossRB
18 CAR, 2 TD
80

112
S. TearsWR
5 REC, 1 TD
112

66
B. ThompsonWR
2 REC
66

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3
B. AnaeDE
3

9
D. HaneyCB
6 SOLO
9

12
F. BernardLB
4 SOLO
12
Team Stats
302
Total Yards
407
1
Turnovers
0
14
1st Downs
19
6-50
Penalties
1-10
2/12
3rd Down
5/11
1/2
4th Down
1/2
30:26
Possession
29:34
Game Information
Salt Lake City, UT


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 14 | 19 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-12 | 5-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 302 | 407 |
| Passing | 235 | 214 |
| Comp/Att | 21/31 | 14/19 |
| Yards per pass | 7.6 | 11.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 67 | 193 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 37 |
| Yards per rush | 2.7 | 5.2 |
| Penalties | 6-50 | 1-10 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:26 | 29:34 |
NIU @ UTAH Videos
Utes RB punches in two TDs
- 0:43
NIU converts 74-yard touchdown, hears boos from Utes fans
- 0:33
Utah QB takes off and bulldozes his way for TD
- 0:28
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain 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 |
FBS
| Big 12 ConferenceBig 12 Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech | 8-1 | 12-2 |
| BYU | 8-1 | 12-2 |
| Utah | 7-2 | 11-2 |
| Houston | 6-3 | 10-3 |
| Arizona | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Arizona State | 6-3 | 8-5 |
| Iowa State | 5-4 | 8-4 |
| Kansas State | 5-4 | 6-6 |
| TCU | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Cincinnati | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| Baylor | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Kansas | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| UCF | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| West Virginia | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Colorado | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-9 | 1-11 |
NCAAF News

ACC supports 24-team CFP model gives 'hope' to all teams
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8m

Why ACC commissioner is in favor of 24-team CFP
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips explains his desire to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams.
2h

Tom Moore, 87, returns to alma mater Iowa as offensive adviser
Longtime NFL and college assistant Tom Moore, who will turn 88 during the upcoming college football season, will join the Iowa staff as senior consultant to the head coach and offensive adviser.
4h
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