Southern Illinois Salukis @ Northern Illinois Huskies
2-0, 1-0 Away
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2-0, 1-0 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SIU | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
NIU | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
1-1, 0-1 Home
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1-1, 0-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
219
Total Yards
360
0
Turnovers
3
11
1st Downs
19
6-39
Penalties
7-70
1/11
3rd Down
8/16
0/0
4th Down
0/1
24:01
Possession
35:59
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 11 | 19 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 1-11 | 8-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 219 | 360 |
| Passing | 148 | 297 |
| Comp/Att | 16/24 | 23/38 |
| Yards per pass | 6.2 | 7.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing | 71 | 63 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 34 |
| Yards per rush | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Penalties | 6-39 | 7-70 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Possession | 24:01 | 35:59 |
SIU @ NIU Videos
Romeir Elliott runs for 10-yard touchdown
Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: Full Highlights
Rocky Lombardi connects for 62-yard TD pass
2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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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