Northern Illinois Huskies @ Buffalo Bulls
4-2, 2-0 MAC
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4-2, 2-0 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
BUFF | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
3-4, 1-2 MAC
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3-4, 1-2 MAC
Game Leaders
Team Stats
441
Total Yards
383
2
Turnovers
1
28
1st Downs
16
3-35
Penalties
8-77
7/17
3rd Down
2/14
1/1
4th Down
0/0
32:23
Possession
27:37
Game Information
Buffalo, NY
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 28 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-17 | 2-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 441 | 383 |
| Passing | 224 | 344 |
| Comp/Att | 20/31 | 21/34 |
| Yards per pass | 7.2 | 10.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 217 | 39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 56 | 27 |
| Yards per rush | 3.9 | 1.4 |
| Penalties | 3-35 | 8-77 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 32:23 | 27:37 |
NIU @ BUFF Videos
Childers finds Wimann for a 34-yard TD
Johnson comes up with critical interception
Vantrease lobs it up to Nunn for leaping grab
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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