Northern Illinois Huskies @ Nebraska Cornhuskers
2-1, 1-0 Away
21
2-1, 1-0 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 14 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
NEB | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
1-2, 1-1 Home
17
1-2, 1-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
213
Total Yards
384
1
Turnovers
3
13
1st Downs
18
3-25
Penalties
5-48
3/13
3rd Down
6/19
0/0
4th Down
2/4
23:26
Possession
36:34
Game Information
Lincoln, NE
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 13 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-13 | 6-19 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Yards | 213 | 384 |
| Passing | 128 | 299 |
| Comp/Att | 15/23 | 25/47 |
| Yards per pass | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing | 85 | 85 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 36 |
| Yards per rush | 2.7 | 2.4 |
| Penalties | 3-25 | 5-48 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Possession | 23:26 | 36:34 |
NIU @ NEB Videos
NIU responds with a quick TD
Nebraska takes their first lead of the game
Nebraska's Spielman catches the 36-yard pass deep into NIU territory
2025 Standings
FBS
| 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 |
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 15-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
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