Ball State Cardinals @ Northern Illinois Huskies
Game Leaders

115
K. KellyQB
15/25, 1 TD
115

141
R. LombardiQB
15/26
141

93
M. CooperRB
25 CAR
93

73
A. BrownRB
18 CAR
73

32
A. EdwardsWR
5 REC
32

57
T. RudolphWR
6 REC
57

1
T. PottsDB
1

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7
D. CharityDB
7 SOLO
7

10
T. JacksonLB
3 SOLO
10
Team Stats
301
Total Yards
315
0
Turnovers
3
20
1st Downs
17
3-25
Penalties
2-18
10/18
3rd Down
3/10
1/1
4th Down
1/1
34:50
Possession
25:10
Game Information
Dekalb, IL


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 20 | 17 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 10-18 | 3-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 301 | 315 |
| Passing | 115 | 141 |
| Comp/Att | 15/25 | 15/28 |
| Yards per pass | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 186 | 174 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 29 |
| Yards per rush | 4.2 | 6.0 |
| Penalties | 3-25 | 2-18 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 34:50 | 25:10 |
BALL @ NIU Videos
Touchdown! Trayvon Rudolph scores vs. Ball State
- 0:25
Rocky Lombardi scores 4-yard rushing
- 0:22
End Zone! Kiael Kelly scores 6-yard rushing touchdown
- 0:19
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| Central Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Akron | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Buffalo | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-8 | 0-12 |
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain West Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| New Mexico | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| San Diego State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| UNLV | 6-2 | 10-4 |
| Fresno State | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Hawai'i | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Utah State | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Air Force | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Nevada | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Wyoming | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| San José State | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Colorado State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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