Northern Illinois Huskies @ Ball State Cardinals
1-4, 0-1 MAC
38
1-4, 0-1 MAC
Final/2OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
BALL | 0 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 44 |
2-3, 1-1 MAC
44
2-3, 1-1 MAC
Game Leaders
194
E. HamptonQB
17/29, 2 TD, 1 INT
194
403
J. PaddockQB
40/58, 3 TD, 2 INT
403
230
H. WayleeRB
30 CAR, 3 TD
230
77
C. SteeleRB
24 CAR, 3 TD
77
89
K. RutkiewiczWR
6 REC, 2 TD
89
116
J. JacksonWR
10 REC
116
1
D. O'MalleyDT
1
1.5
C. PearceLB
1.5
10
A. KnightenDB
6 SOLO
10
12
J. AmosS
4 SOLO
12
Team Stats
526
Total Yards
480
2
Turnovers
2
29
1st Downs
31
6-43
Penalties
4-30
7/17
3rd Down
6/15
0/2
4th Down
2/2
35:08
Possession
24:52
Game Information
Muncie, IN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 29 | 31 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-17 | 6-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 526 | 480 |
| Passing | 194 | 403 |
| Comp/Att | 17/29 | 40/58 |
| Yards per pass | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing | 332 | 77 |
| Rushing Attempts | 57 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 5.8 | 2.5 |
| Penalties | 6-43 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Possession | 35:08 | 24:52 |
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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