Ball State Cardinals @ Northern Illinois Huskies
5-5, 3-3 MAC
29
5-5, 3-3 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 10 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 29 |
NIU | 0 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 30 |
7-3, 5-1 MAC
30
7-3, 5-1 MAC
Game Leaders
126
D. PlittQB
11/26, 1 TD
126
264
R. LombardiQB
23/38, 1 TD, 1 INT
264
109
C. SteeleRB
21 CAR
109
155
J. DuckerRB
24 CAR, 1 TD
155
45
J. McGaughyWR
1 REC
45
108
T. RudolphWR
8 REC
108
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15
J. ThomasLB
3 SOLO
15
7
D. ThomasDB
5 SOLO
7
Team Stats
372
Total Yards
475
0
Turnovers
2
17
1st Downs
26
4-30
Penalties
4-50
1/10
3rd Down
5/14
0/1
4th Down
1/1
23:16
Possession
36:44
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 26 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 1-10 | 5-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 372 | 475 |
| Passing | 126 | 264 |
| Comp/Att | 11/26 | 23/38 |
| Yards per pass | 4.8 | 6.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 246 | 211 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 41 |
| Yards per rush | 7.5 | 5.1 |
| Penalties | 4-30 | 4-50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 23:16 | 36:44 |
BALL @ NIU Videos
Northern Illinois kicks winning 32-yard FG as time expires
Justin Hall runs for 2-yard Rushing touchdown
Rocky Lombardi throws 58-yard TD pass to Cole Tucker
2026 Standings
FBS
| 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 |
| 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 |
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