Ohio Bobcats @ Northern Illinois Huskies
5-2, 2-1 MAC
13
5-2, 2-1 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OHIO | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
NIU | 7 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 23 |
3-4, 2-1 MAC
23
3-4, 2-1 MAC
Game Leaders
159
K. RourkeQB
22/36, 3 INT
159
172
R. LombardiQB
15/23, 1 TD
172
43
O. AllisonRB
11 CAR
43
55
G. WilliamsRB
10 CAR, 1 TD
55
37
S. WigluszWR
4 REC
37
66
G. BarnesTE
2 REC, 1 TD
66
1
B. WeaverDL
1
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11
B. HoustonLB
7 SOLO
11
6
R. ThomasDL
2 SOLO
6
Team Stats
254
Total Yards
302
3
Turnovers
0
16
1st Downs
13
7-70
Penalties
1-15
9/15
3rd Down
7/14
0/0
4th Down
0/1
28:15
Possession
31:45
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 16 | 13 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 9-15 | 7-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 254 | 302 |
| Passing | 159 | 172 |
| Comp/Att | 22/36 | 15/23 |
| Yards per pass | 4.4 | 7.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing | 95 | 130 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 34 |
| Yards per rush | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Penalties | 7-70 | 1-15 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:15 | 31:45 |
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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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