Northern Illinois Huskies @ Buffalo Bulls
8-3, 6-1 MAC
33
8-3, 6-1 MAC
Final/OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 0 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 33 |
BUFF | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
4-7, 2-5 MAC
27
4-7, 2-5 MAC
Game Leaders
Team Stats
505
Total Yards
384
1
Turnovers
1
25
1st Downs
19
2-15
Penalties
2-23
7/16
3rd Down
8/18
2/2
4th Down
2/2
31:22
Possession
28:38
Game Information
Buffalo, NY
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 25 | 19 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 | 8-18 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 505 | 384 |
| Passing | 197 | 162 |
| Comp/Att | 17/27 | 16/23 |
| Yards per pass | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 308 | 222 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 51 |
| Yards per rush | 6.6 | 4.4 |
| Penalties | 2-15 | 2-23 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 31:22 | 28:38 |
NIU @ BUFF Videos
Northern Illinois' GW FG derailed by the wind
Ron Cook Jr. ties it for Buffalo with TD
Touchdown! Ron Cook Jr. scores vs. Northern Illinois
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 |
NCAAF News
Boston College's Chudzinski (Achilles) expected to miss '26 season
Boston College's Kaelan Chudzinski, one of the country's most promising young tight ends, is expected to miss the 2026 season with an Achilles injury.
3h
CJ Carr, Notre Dame's mindset heading into the 2026 season
CJ Carr, Notre Dame's mindset heading into the 2026 season
3h
James Franklin set for 2026 after Virginia Tech 'won the offseason'
James Franklin said Virginia Tech "won the offseason" but now must focus on preparing for his first season with heightened expectations.
3h