Miami (OH) RedHawks @ Northern Illinois Huskies
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M-OH | 0 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 25 |
NIU | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Miami (Ohio) rallies to beat Northern Illinois 25-14 in MAC opener for both teams
DEKALB, Ill. -- — Jermaine Agee blocked a punt out of the end zone for a go-ahead safety, Dom Dzioban made three field goals and Miami (Ohio) beat Northern Illinois 25-14 in a Mid-American Conference opener for both teams Saturday.
Agee, who returned a blocked punt for a touchdown in a 38-0 win over Lindenwood last week. blocked Danny Vuckovic's punt for a 15-14 lead early in the third quarter.
After the Huskies (1-4, 0-1) took a 14-0 first-quarter lead, the RedHawks (2-3, 1-0) cut into the lead by halftime on De’Shawntae Jones' 1-yard run to cap a 75-yard drive and Dzioban's 41-yard field goal.
Dzioban added a 45-yard field goal early in the third and Agee came through with the safety two minutes later. Dequan Finn connected with Deion Colzie for an 8-yard touchdown for a 22-14 edge heading into the fourth where Dzioban added a final field goal from 24-yards out to cap a 6 1/2-minute drive.
Finn was 14 of 26 for 179 yards and a score and added 90 yards on the ground. Kam Perry led all receivers with 76 yards.
Brady Davidson was 13 of 28 for 106 yards, a touchdown to Jake Appleget and an interception for the Huskies. Lazaro Rogers rushed for 98 yards that included a 76-yard TD.
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Dekalb, IL
2025 Standings
| Mid-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 |
| 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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