Northern Illinois Huskies @ Ball State Cardinals
Game Leaders

195
J. LynchQB
16/23, 1 TD
195

434
K. WenningQB
42/71, 1 TD, 2 INT
434

207
J. LynchQB
29 CAR, 3 TD
207

65
J. EdwardsRB
10 CAR
65

78
A. DanielsRB
5 REC, 1 TD
78

146
J. SmithWR
14 REC
146

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1.5
J. NewsomeDE
1.5

12
J. WardS
5 SOLO
12

14
T. FreemanLB
4 SOLO
14
Team Stats
509
Total Yards
563
2
Turnovers
3
24
1st Downs
29
9-81
Penalties
7-70
2/12
3rd Down
9/20
2/3
4th Down
1/2
26:36
Possession
32:46
Game Information
Muncie, IN

ESPN3

1st Quarter
Touchdown
4:03 - 1st
6
NIU
0
BALL
NORTHERNIL rush for a touchdown.
niu drive: 8 plays 57 yards, 02:45 niu td, 2:45
Extra Point
4:03 - 1st
7
NIU
0
BALL
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 8 plays 57 yards, 02:45 niu td, 2:45
Field Goal
0:31 - 1st
7
NIU
3
BALL
BALL ST 20 yard field goal GOOD.
bsu drive: 8 plays 72 yards, 03:32 bsu fg, 3:32
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:03 - 2nd
13
NIU
3
BALL
NORTHERNIL rush for a touchdown.
niu drive: 5 plays 57 yards, 01:21 niu td, 1:21
Extra Point
14:03 - 2nd
14
NIU
3
BALL
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 5 plays 57 yards, 01:21 niu td, 1:21
Field Goal
9:22 - 2nd
14
NIU
6
BALL
BALL ST 27 yard field goal GOOD.
bsu drive: 14 plays 49 yards, 04:33 bsu fg, 4:33
Touchdown
3:19 - 2nd
14
NIU
12
BALL
BALL ST pass complete for a touchdown.
bsu drive: 8 plays 85 yards, 02:06 bsu td, 2:06
Extra Point
3:19 - 2nd
14
NIU
13
BALL
BALL ST Extra point GOOD.
bsu drive: 8 plays 85 yards, 02:06 bsu td, 2:06
Field Goal
1:41 - 2nd
14
NIU
16
BALL
BALL ST 43 yard field goal GOOD.
bsu drive: 4 plays -3 yards, 01:28 bsu fg, 1:28
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
12:24 - 3rd
14
NIU
22
BALL
BALL ST rush for a touchdown.
bsu drive: 8 plays 61 yards, 02:29 bsu td, 2:29
Extra Point
12:24 - 3rd
14
NIU
23
BALL
BALL ST Extra point GOOD.
bsu drive: 8 plays 61 yards, 02:29 bsu td, 2:29
Touchdown
8:46 - 3rd
21
NIU
23
BALL
NORTHERNIL rush for a touchdown.
niu drive: 5 plays 61 yards, 01:01 niu td, 1:01
Extra Point
8:46 - 3rd
21
NIU
23
BALL
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 5 plays 61 yards, 01:01 niu td, 1:01
4th Quarter
Touchdown
4:58 - 4th
28
NIU
23
BALL
NORTHERNIL pass complete for a touchdown.
niu drive: 5 plays 68 yards, 01:27 niu td, 1:27
Extra Point
4:58 - 4th
28
NIU
23
BALL
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 5 plays 68 yards, 01:27 niu td, 1:27
Touchdown
3:03 - 4th
34
NIU
23
BALL
NORTHERNIL rush for a touchdown.
niu drive: 3 plays 74 yards, 00:55 niu td, 0:55
Extra Point
3:03 - 4th
35
NIU
23
BALL
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 3 plays 74 yards, 00:55 niu td, 0:55
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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 |
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-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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