Northern Illinois Huskies @ Ball State Cardinals
5-1, 2-0 Away
35
5-1, 2-0 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
BALL | 3 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
3-3, 2-1 Home
23
3-3, 2-1 Home
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
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 24 | 29 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-12 | 9-20 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 509 | 563 |
| Passing | 195 | 434 |
| Comp/Att | 16/23 | 42/71 |
| Yards per pass | 8.5 | 6.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing | 314 | 129 |
| Rushing Attempts | 52 | 29 |
| Yards per rush | 6.0 | 4.4 |
| Penalties | 9-81 | 7-70 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 26:36 | 32:46 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mountain 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 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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