Northern Illinois Huskies @ Ball State Cardinals
Game Leaders

195
J. LynchQB
16/23, 1 TD
195

434
K. WenningQB
42/71, 1 TD, 2 INT
434

207
J. LynchQB
29 CAR, 3 TD
207

65
J. EdwardsRB
10 CAR
65

78
A. DanielsRB
5 REC, 1 TD
78

146
J. SmithWR
14 REC
146

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1.5
J. NewsomeDE
1.5

12
J. WardS
5 SOLO
12

14
T. FreemanLB
4 SOLO
14
Team Stats
509
Total Yards
563
2
Turnovers
3
24
1st Downs
29
9-81
Penalties
7-70
2/12
3rd Down
9/20
2/3
4th Down
1/2
26:36
Possession
32:46
Game Information
Muncie, IN


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 24 | 29 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-12 | 9-20 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 509 | 563 |
| Passing | 195 | 434 |
| Comp/Att | 16/23 | 42/71 |
| Yards per pass | 8.5 | 6.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing | 314 | 129 |
| Rushing Attempts | 52 | 29 |
| Yards per rush | 6.0 | 4.4 |
| Penalties | 9-81 | 7-70 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 26:36 | 32:46 |
2026 Standings
FBS
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain West Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Hawai'i | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| San José State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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