Ball State Cardinals @ Northern Illinois Huskies
Game Leaders

324
K. WenningQB
35/49, 1 TD, 1 INT
324

345
J. LynchQB
26/32, 2 TD
345

156
J. EdwardsRB
29 CAR, 1 TD
156

123
J. LynchQB
20 CAR, 2 TD
123

121
W. Snead IVWR
12 REC, 1 TD
121

209
D. BrownWR
8 REC, 2 TD
209

1
J. GarrettCB
1

1
G. RaineyDE
1

13
B. IngleLB
8 SOLO
13

11
M. SantacaterinaLB
10 SOLO
11
Team Stats
494
Total Yards
569
1
Turnovers
1
29
1st Downs
28
6-45
Penalties
0-0
7/14
3rd Down
6/12
0/1
4th Down
2/2
33:13
Possession
26:47
Game Information
Dekalb, IL

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1st Quarter
Field Goal
8:05 - 1st
0
BALL
3
NIU
NORTHERNIL 34 yard field goal GOOD.
northernil drive: 7 plays 36 yards, 01:56 northernil fg, 1:56
Touchdown
3:01 - 1st
6
BALL
3
NIU
BALL ST pass complete for a touchdown.
ballst drive: 12 plays 72 yards, 05:04 ballst td, 5:04
Extra Point
3:01 - 1st
7
BALL
3
NIU
BALL ST Extra point GOOD.
ballst drive: 12 plays 72 yards, 05:04 ballst td, 5:04
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
13:53 - 2nd
7
BALL
9
NIU
NORTHERNIL rush for a touchdown.
northernil drive: 11 plays 78 yards, 04:08 northernil td, 4:08
Extra Point
13:53 - 2nd
7
BALL
10
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
northernil drive: 11 plays 78 yards, 04:08 northernil td, 4:08
Touchdown
10:08 - 2nd
13
BALL
10
NIU
BALL ST rush for a touchdown.
ballst drive: 10 plays 67 yards, 03:45 ballst td, 3:45
Extra Point
10:08 - 2nd
14
BALL
10
NIU
BALL ST Extra point GOOD.
ballst drive: 10 plays 67 yards, 03:45 ballst td, 3:45
Field Goal
5:00 - 2nd
14
BALL
13
NIU
NORTHERNIL 20 yard field goal GOOD.
northernil drive: 11 plays 43 yards, 05:08 northernil fg, 5:08
Touchdown
1:28 - 2nd
20
BALL
13
NIU
BALL ST rush for a touchdown.
ballst drive: 9 plays 75 yards, 03:32 ballst td, 3:32
Extra Point
1:28 - 2nd
21
BALL
13
NIU
BALL ST Extra point GOOD.
ballst drive: 9 plays 75 yards, 03:32 ballst td, 3:32
Touchdown
1:13 - 2nd
21
BALL
19
NIU
NORTHERNIL pass complete for a touchdown.
northernil drive: 1 play 58 yards, 00:15 northernil td, 0:15
Extra Point
1:13 - 2nd
21
BALL
20
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
northernil drive: 1 play 58 yards, 00:15 northernil td, 0:15
Field Goal
0:25 - 2nd
24
BALL
20
NIU
BALL ST 43 yard field goal GOOD.
ballst drive: 9 plays 49 yards, 00:48 ballst fg, 0:48
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
8:31 - 3rd
24
BALL
26
NIU
NORTHERNIL rush for a touchdown.
northernil drive: 17 plays 85 yards, 05:31 northernil td, 5:31
Extra Point
8:31 - 3rd
24
BALL
27
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
northernil drive: 17 plays 85 yards, 05:31 northernil td, 5:31
Field Goal
3:07 - 3rd
27
BALL
27
NIU
BALL ST 19 yard field goal GOOD.
ballst drive: 13 plays 79 yards, 05:24 ballst fg, 5:24
4th Quarter
Touchdown
5:49 - 4th
27
BALL
33
NIU
NORTHERNIL pass complete for a touchdown.
northernil drive: 7 plays 94 yards, 02:34 northernil td, 2:34
Extra Point
5:49 - 4th
27
BALL
34
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
northernil drive: 7 plays 94 yards, 02:34 northernil td, 2:34
Touchdown
1:26 - 4th
27
BALL
40
NIU
NORTHERNIL rush for a touchdown.
northernil drive: 7 plays 55 yards, 02:21 northernil td, 2:21
Extra Point
1:26 - 4th
27
BALL
41
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
northernil drive: 7 plays 55 yards, 02:21 northernil td, 2:21
Touchdown
0:46 - 4th
27
BALL
47
NIU
NORTHERNIL interception return for a touchdown.
ballst drive: 2 plays 6 yards, 00:40 ballst int, 0:40
Extra Point
0:46 - 4th
27
BALL
48
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
ballst drive: 2 plays 6 yards, 00:40 ballst int, 0:40
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2025 Standings
FBS
| 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 |
| 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 |
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