Northern Illinois Huskies @ Ohio Bobcats
Game Leaders
Team Stats
293
Total Yards
538
1
Turnovers
1
15
1st Downs
27
2-20
Penalties
13-75
6/13
3rd Down
9/13
0/2
4th Down
1/2
24:10
Possession
35:50
Game Information
Athens, OH


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 15 | 27 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-13 | 9-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 293 | 538 |
| Passing | 161 | 205 |
| Comp/Att | 21/30 | 17/23 |
| Yards per pass | 5.4 | 8.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 132 | 333 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 52 |
| Yards per rush | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| Penalties | 2-20 | 13-75 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 24:10 | 35:50 |
NIU @ OHIO Videos
Jalen Thomeson scores defensive touchdown vs. Northern Illinois
- 0:34
Chavon Wright scores 1-yard rushing touchdown
- 0:23
Sieh Bangura runs for 1-yard rushing touchdown
- 0:28
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 |
NCAAF News

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New Colorado AD Fernando Lovo aims to make Buffs 'global brand'
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Michigan QB Bryce Underwood returning for sophomore season
Michigan starting quarterback Bryce Underwood will return for his sophomore season with the Wolverines, giving new coach Kyle Whittingham an offensive centerpiece to build around in 2026.
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