Northern Illinois Huskies @ Maryland Terrapins
Game Leaders

91
J. HolstQB
14/22
91

254
M. WashingtonQB
19/35, 2 TD
254

90
C. WrightRB
27 CAR
90

50
N. RayRB
11 CAR
50

26
G. GivensWR
2 REC
26

70
D. FlemingTE
4 REC, 1 TD
70

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1
Z. MathisDL
1

10
Q. UrwilerLB
9 SOLO
10

14
D. WingateLB
6 SOLO
14
Team Stats
271
Total Yards
340
0
Turnovers
1
13
1st Downs
21
6-55
Penalties
3-30
7/20
3rd Down
4/12
4/6
4th Down
1/2
33:35
Possession
26:25
Game Information
College Park, MD


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 13 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-20 | 4-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 4-6 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 271 | 340 |
| Passing | 91 | 254 |
| Comp/Att | 14/22 | 19/36 |
| Yards per pass | 4.1 | 7.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 180 | 86 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 28 |
| Yards per rush | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| Penalties | 6-55 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 33:35 | 26:25 |
NIU @ MD Videos
Malik Washington throws 42-yard touchdown pass to Shaleak Knotts
- 0:16
Telly Johnson Jr. breaks free for 74-yard TD for Northern Illinois
- 0:42
Sean O'Haire makes 29-yard field goal
- 0:09
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-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 |
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 14-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-1 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
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