Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Northern Illinois Huskies
3-0, 2-0 Away
28
3-0, 2-0 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WIU | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
NIU | 0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 23 |
0-4, 0-2 Home
23
0-4, 0-2 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
446
Total Yards
552
0
Turnovers
1
20
1st Downs
25
8-98
Penalties
10-87
3/13
3rd Down
3/14
1/1
4th Down
1/4
33:34
Possession
26:26
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 25 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-13 | 3-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-4 |
| Total Yards | 446 | 552 |
| Passing | 315 | 251 |
| Comp/Att | 21/37 | 25/37 |
| Yards per pass | 8.5 | 6.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 131 | 301 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 41 |
| Yards per rush | 3.6 | 7.3 |
| Penalties | 8-98 | 10-87 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 33:34 | 26:26 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| OVC-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 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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