Northern Illinois Huskies @ Ohio Bobcats
2-4, 1-1 MAC
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2-4, 1-1 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 10 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 39 |
OHIO | 7 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 36 |
2-4, 1-1 MAC
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2-4, 1-1 MAC
Game Leaders
Team Stats
510
Total Yards
438
1
Turnovers
0
22
1st Downs
24
3-11
Penalties
6-70
10/16
3rd Down
6/12
2/2
4th Down
0/1
28:55
Possession
31:05
Game Information
Athens, OH
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 22 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 10-16 | 6-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 510 | 438 |
| Passing | 341 | 260 |
| Comp/Att | 24/40 | 20/33 |
| Yards per pass | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 169 | 178 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 34 |
| Yards per rush | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Penalties | 3-11 | 6-70 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:55 | 31:05 |
NIU @ OHIO Videos
NIU's Richardson makes 37-yard FG to win game
Ohio ties game on Hooks' 47-yard TD
NIU's Childers bolts for 70-yard gain
2026 Standings
FBS
| Mountain 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 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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