Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Northern Illinois Huskies
3-1, 2-1 Away
39
3-1, 2-1 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIU | 20 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 39 |
NIU | 6 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 43 |
3-0, 1-0 Home
43
3-0, 1-0 Home
Game Leaders
450
J. GaroppoloQB
34/49, 6 TD, 2 INT
450
235
J. LynchQB
21/30, 1 TD, 2 INT
235
81
S. LittleRB
12 CAR
81
189
J. LynchQB
23 CAR
189
198
E. LoraWR
14 REC, 3 TD
198
99
D. BrownWR
7 REC
99
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None
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2
P. FordDE
2
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None
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15
M. SantacaterinaLB
5 SOLO
15
Team Stats
577
Total Yards
602
2
Turnovers
3
27
1st Downs
31
14-126
Penalties
14-103
7/16
3rd Down
6/13
2/4
4th Down
2/2
28:03
Possession
31:33
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
ESPN3
1st Quarter
Touchdown
12:21 - 1st
6
EIU
0
NIU
EASTRN ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
eiu drive: 9 plays 75 yards, 02:39 eiu td, 2:39
Touchdown
12:08 - 1st
12
EIU
0
NIU
EASTRN ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
eiu drive: 1 play 43 yards, 00:10 eiu td, 0:10
Extra Point
7:36 - 1st
13
EIU
0
NIU
EASTRN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
eiu drive: 1 play 43 yards, 00:10 eiu td, 0:10
Touchdown
7:36 - 1st
19
EIU
0
NIU
EASTRN ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
eiu drive: 9 plays 65 yards, 03:09 eiu td, 3:09
Extra Point
7:36 - 1st
20
EIU
0
NIU
EASTRN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
eiu drive: 9 plays 65 yards, 03:09 eiu td, 3:09
Touchdown
5:17 - 1st
20
EIU
6
NIU
NORTHERNIL rush for a touchdown.
niu drive: 8 plays 60 yards, 02:12 niu td, 2:12
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:08 - 2nd
20
EIU
13
NIU
NORTHERNIL rush for a touchdown.
niu drive: 8 plays 96 yards, 02:51 niu td, 2:51
Extra Point
14:08 - 2nd
20
EIU
13
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 8 plays 96 yards, 02:51 niu td, 2:51
Touchdown
9:18 - 2nd
20
EIU
20
NIU
NORTHERNIL pass complete for a touchdown.
niu drive: 2 plays 39 yards, 00:32 niu td, 0:32
Extra Point
9:18 - 2nd
20
EIU
20
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 2 plays 39 yards, 00:32 niu td, 0:32
Field Goal
0:05 - 2nd
20
EIU
23
NIU
NORTHERNIL 18 yard field goal GOOD.
niu drive: 14 plays 82 yards, 03:54 niu fg, 3:54
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
10:17 - 3rd
20
EIU
29
NIU
NORTHERNIL rush for a touchdown.
niu drive: 8 plays 79 yards, 02:31 niu td, 2:31
Extra Point
10:17 - 3rd
20
EIU
30
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 8 plays 79 yards, 02:31 niu td, 2:31
Touchdown
7:45 - 3rd
26
EIU
30
NIU
EASTRN ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
eiu drive: 9 plays 91 yards, 02:26 eiu td, 2:26
Field Goal
2:50 - 3rd
26
EIU
33
NIU
NORTHERNIL 33 yard field goal GOOD.
niu drive: 13 plays 69 yards, 04:48 niu fg, 4:48
4th Quarter
Touchdown
14:55 - 4th
32
EIU
33
NIU
EASTRN ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
eiu drive: 12 plays 81 yards, 02:48 eiu td, 2:48
Extra Point
14:55 - 4th
33
EIU
33
NIU
EASTRN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
eiu drive: 12 plays 81 yards, 02:48 eiu td, 2:48
Field Goal
11:24 - 4th
33
EIU
36
NIU
NORTHERNIL 37 yard field goal GOOD.
niu drive: 7 plays 39 yards, 03:26 niu fg, 3:26
Touchdown
9:53 - 4th
39
EIU
36
NIU
EASTRN ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
eiu drive: 7 plays 75 yards, 01:31 eiu td, 1:31
Touchdown
8:25 - 4th
39
EIU
42
NIU
NORTHERNIL rush for a touchdown.
niu drive: 4 plays 62 yards, 01:25 niu td, 1:25
Extra Point
8:25 - 4th
39
EIU
43
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
niu drive: 4 plays 62 yards, 01:25 niu td, 1:25
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2026 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
FBS
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Hawai'i | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| San José State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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