Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Northern Illinois Huskies
INDEPENDENCE BOWL
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
LT | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
17
8-5
Game Leaders

186
C. HarnishQB
20/40, 1 TD, 2 INT
186

144
R. JenkinsQB
12/27
144

79
C. SpannRB
14 CAR
79

78
D. PorterRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
78

44
M. SimonWR
6 REC
44

34
P. JacksonRB
1 REC
34

1
B. BiceDE
1

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None
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9
C. HansonLB
1 SOLO
9

6
Q. HarrisLB
5 SOLO
6
Team Stats
339
Total Yards
236
3
Turnovers
1
17
1st Downs
12
7-70
Penalties
6-40
7/16
3rd Down
2/14
0/2
4th Down
0/1
20:32
Possession
16:35
Game Information
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1st Quarter
Kickoff
1:43 - 1st
7
NIU
6
LT
Louisiana Tech kickoff return for a touchdown.
latech drive: 6 plays 22 yards, 02:16 latech punt, 2:16
Pass Completion
1:56 - 1st
7
NIU
0
LT
Northn Illinois pass complete for a touchdown.
northernil drive: 11 plays 69 yards, 05:50 northernil ko, 5:50
Extra Point
1:56 - 1st
7
NIU
0
LT
Northn Illinois Extra point GOOD.
northernil drive: 11 plays 69 yards, 05:50 northernil ko, 5:50
Extra Point
1:43 - 1st
7
NIU
7
LT
Louisiana Tech Extra point GOOD.
latech drive: 0 plays 0 yards, 00:00 latech td, 0:00
2nd Quarter
Rush
13:40 - 2nd
7
NIU
13
LT
Louisiana Tech rush for a touchdown.
latech drive: 5 plays 42 yards, 02:05 latech td, 2:05
Extra Point
13:40 - 2nd
7
NIU
14
LT
Louisiana Tech Extra point GOOD.
latech drive: 5 plays 42 yards, 02:05 latech td, 2:05
3rd Quarter
Field Goal
11:54 - 3rd
7
NIU
17
LT
Louisiana Tech 30 yard field goal GOOD.
latech drive: 8 plays 34 yards, 03:06 latech fg, 3:06
Field Goal
7:31 - 3rd
10
NIU
17
LT
Northn Illinois 20 yard field goal GOOD.
northernil drive: 10 plays 66 yards, 04:23 northernil fg, 4:23
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2025 Standings
FBS
| 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 |
FBS
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Missouri State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Florida International | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Delaware | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Liberty | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| UTEP | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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