Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Northern Illinois Huskies
Game Leaders

204
N. LambQB
17/29, 1 TD
204

328
E. HamptonQB
18/20, 5 TD
328

51
C. SmithRB
14 CAR
51

69
A. BrownRB
8 CAR
69

68
T. DuncanWR
5 REC
68

104
T. RudolphWR
4 REC, 1 TD
104

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1
R. WilliamsEDGE
1

13
W. JonesDB
8 SOLO
13

6
R. WilliamsEDGE
4 SOLO
6
Team Stats
298
Total Yards
706
0
Turnovers
1
17
1st Downs
30
5-43
Penalties
3-25
3/12
3rd Down
7/8
0/0
4th Down
0/0
28:26
Possession
31:34
Game Information
Dekalb, IL

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Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 17 | 30 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-12 | 7-8 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 298 | 706 |
| Passing | 204 | 394 |
| Comp/Att | 17/29 | 23/29 |
| Yards per pass | 7.0 | 13.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 94 | 312 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 41 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 7.6 |
| Penalties | 5-43 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:26 | 31:34 |
WIU @ NIU Videos
Ethan Hampton airs it out for 23-yard touchdown pass
- 0:28
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: Full Highlights
- 1:56
Jalen Macon scores 5-yard rushing rushing touchdown
- 0:19
2025 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 0-8 | 2-10 |
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 |
NCAAF News

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Chambliss discusses what his journey was like moving from Division II to the SEC and recaps how he has been able to make an impact with the Rebels as he returns for another season.
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Doering, Stinchcomb list their favorite prospects in NFL Draft
SEC Network's Chris Doering and Matt Stinchcomb pick their three favorite SEC prospects ahead of the NFL Draft and explains what makes each player deserving of their spot.
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Greg Sankey says SEC's stance on 16-team CFP field hasn't changed
As more stakeholders in charge of the CFP express a willingness to consider the Big Ten's proposed 24-team playoff, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey reiterated his league's preference for a 16-team field.
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