Central Michigan Chippewas @ Northern Illinois Huskies
3-6, 2-3 MAC
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3-6, 2-3 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CMU | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
NIU | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 22 |
2-7, 1-4 MAC
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2-7, 1-4 MAC
Game Leaders
Team Stats
451
Total Yards
316
4
Turnovers
2
26
1st Downs
15
10-103
Penalties
9-105
9/17
3rd Down
6/15
2/2
4th Down
0/4
35:25
Possession
24:35
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 26 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 9-17 | 6-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 0-4 |
| Total Yards | 451 | 316 |
| Passing | 206 | 158 |
| Comp/Att | 17/27 | 13/33 |
| Yards per pass | 7.6 | 4.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 245 | 158 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 33 |
| Yards per rush | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Penalties | 10-103 | 9-105 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 3 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 35:25 | 24:35 |
CMU @ NIU Videos
Northern Illinois gets scoop-and-score TD
Nevan Cremascoli throws 34-yard touchdown pass to Tristen Tewes
End Zone! Jase Bauer scores 7-yard rushing touchdown
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 |
| 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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