Ball State Cardinals @ Northern Illinois Huskies
2-3, 1-0 MAC
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2-3, 1-0 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 0 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 27 |
NIU | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
1-4, 0-1 MAC
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1-4, 0-1 MAC
Game Leaders
Team Stats
269
Total Yards
388
2
Turnovers
3
20
1st Downs
18
4-35
Penalties
12-111
3/15
3rd Down
4/15
0/0
4th Down
0/1
32:02
Possession
27:58
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-15 | 4-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 269 | 388 |
| Passing | 34 | 241 |
| Comp/Att | 4/14 | 21/43 |
| Yards per pass | 2.4 | 5.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 235 | 147 |
| Rushing Attempts | 60 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Penalties | 4-35 | 12-111 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 32:02 | 27:58 |
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 |
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