Northern Illinois Huskies vs Marshall Thundering Herd
BOCA RATON BOWL
52
13-1
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MRSH | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 52 |
NIU | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
23
11-3
Game Leaders
Team Stats
505
Total Yards
425
0
Turnovers
0
28
1st Downs
25
6-60
Penalties
4-41
9/14
3rd Down
7/18
1/1
4th Down
0/1
29:18
Possession
30:42
Game Information
Boca Raton, FL


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 28 | 25 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 9-14 | 7-18 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 505 | 425 |
| Passing | 281 | 225 |
| Comp/Att | 25/37 | 15/28 |
| Yards per pass | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 224 | 200 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 50 |
| Yards per rush | 5.9 | 4.0 |
| Penalties | 6-60 | 4-41 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 29:18 | 30:42 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Sun Belt - EastSun Belt - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 8-0 | 12-2 |
| Old Dominion | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| App State | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| Georgia State | 0-8 | 1-11 |
| Sun Belt - WestSun Belt - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 6-2 | 8-6 |
| Southern Miss | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Louisiana | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Arkansas State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Texas State | 3-5 | 7-6 |
| South Alabama | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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 |
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