Northern Illinois Huskies vs UAB Blazers
CHERIBUNDI BOCA RATON BOWL
37
11-3
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UAB | 10 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 37 |
NIU | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Game Leaders
373
T. Johnston IIIQB
17/29, 4 TD, 1 INT
373
179
M. ChildersQB
22/29
179
78
S. BrownRB
25 CAR
78
49
T. HarbisonRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
49
227
X. UbosiWR
7 REC, 3 TD
227
50
S. TearsWR
6 REC
50
2
Team-
2
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10
M. DiggsS
5 SOLO
10
11
A. Jones-DavisLB
5 SOLO
11
Team Stats
476
Total Yards
287
1
Turnovers
2
20
1st Downs
21
10-79
Penalties
4-25
7/14
3rd Down
6/17
1/1
4th Down
2/4
28:08
Possession
31:52
Game Information
Boca Raton, FL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-14 | 6-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Yards | 476 | 287 |
| Passing | 373 | 179 |
| Comp/Att | 17/29 | 22/29 |
| Yards per pass | 12.9 | 6.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 103 | 108 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 44 |
| Yards per rush | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Penalties | 10-79 | 4-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:08 | 31:52 |
UAB vs NIU Videos
Johnston finds Ubosi for 70-yard TD
Ubosi scores 46-yard TD
UAB's Brown takes shovel pass in for TD
2025 Standings
FBS
| American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Navy | 7-1 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| South Florida | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Army | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Memphis | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Temple | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| UAB | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Tulsa | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Charlotte | 0-8 | 1-11 |
FBS
| 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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