Iowa Hawkeyes @ Northern Illinois Huskies
Game Leaders

133
J. ChristensenQB
12/29, 1 TD
133

214
D. NicholsonQB
26/42, 3 INT
214

144
A. YoungRB
23 CAR, 1 TD
144

49
M. ClantonRB
13 CAR
49

61
J. ClevelandWR
3 REC
61

75
B. DavisWR
6 REC
75

1
M. KingDT
1

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9
M. KlinkenborgLB
4 SOLO
9

10
M. RiceCB
2 SOLO
10
Team Stats
383
Total Yards
235
0
Turnovers
3
20
1st Downs
14
8-88
Penalties
5-41
2/14
3rd Down
4/16
0/1
4th Down
0/0
19:02
Possession
18:24
Game Information
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 20 | 14 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-14 | 4-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 383 | 235 |
| Passing | 139 | 247 |
| Comp/Att | 12/29 | 26/42 |
| Yards per pass | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing | 250 | 21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 21 |
| Yards per rush | 5.4 | 1.0 |
| Penalties | 8-88 | 5-41 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Possession | 19:02 | 18:24 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| 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 |
FBS
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain 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 |
NCAAF News

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16h

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