Ball State Cardinals @ Northern Illinois Huskies
Game Leaders

245
K. WenningQB
23/43, 2 TD
245

338
C. HarnishQB
26/36, 2 TD
338

68
S. KovandaP
1 CAR
68

181
C. HarnishQB
28 CAR, 1 TD
181

63
J. SmithWR
4 REC, 1 TD
63

120
M. MooreWR
6 REC, 1 TD
120

1
A. PuthoffDE
1

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18
T. FreemanLB
8 SOLO
18

9
P. SchillerLB
2 SOLO
9
Team Stats
398
Total Yards
710
1
Turnovers
2
18
1st Downs
43
4-40
Penalties
9-107
3/14
3rd Down
7/14
2/3
4th Down
0/0
14:10
Possession
22:30
Game Information
Dekalb, IL

ESPNU

1st Quarter
Touchdown
9:21 - 1st
6
BALL
0
NIU
BALL ST rush for a touchdown.
ballst drive: 7 plays 85 yards, 02:17 ballst td, 2:17
Extra Point
9:21 - 1st
7
BALL
0
NIU
BALL ST Extra point GOOD.
ballst drive: 7 plays 85 yards, 02:17 ballst td, 2:17
Touchdown
2:10 - 1st
14
BALL
0
NIU
NORTHERNIL fumbled.
northernil drive: 5 plays 74 yards, 01:57 northernil fumb, 1:57
Extra Point
2:10 - 1st
14
BALL
0
NIU
BALL ST Extra point GOOD.
northernil drive: 5 plays 74 yards, 01:57 northernil fumb, 1:57
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
13:48 - 2nd
14
BALL
7
NIU
NORTHERNIL pass complete for a touchdown.
northernil drive: 8 plays 66 yards, 03:22 northernil td, 3:22
Extra Point
13:48 - 2nd
14
BALL
7
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
northernil drive: 8 plays 66 yards, 03:22 northernil td, 3:22
Touchdown
6:28 - 2nd
14
BALL
13
NIU
NORTHERNIL rush for a touchdown.
northernil drive: 10 plays 90 yards, 04:17 northernil td, 4:17
Extra Point
6:28 - 2nd
14
BALL
14
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
northernil drive: 10 plays 90 yards, 04:17 northernil td, 4:17
Touchdown
3:37 - 2nd
20
BALL
14
NIU
BALL ST pass complete for a touchdown.
ballst drive: 7 plays 72 yards, 02:51 ballst td, 2:51
Extra Point
3:37 - 2nd
21
BALL
14
NIU
BALL ST Extra point GOOD.
ballst drive: 7 plays 72 yards, 02:51 ballst td, 2:51
Field Goal
0:33 - 2nd
24
BALL
14
NIU
BALL ST 40 yard field goal GOOD.
ballst drive: 6 plays 20 yards, 01:36 ballst fg, 1:36
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
9:19 - 3rd
30
BALL
14
NIU
BALL ST pass complete for a touchdown.
ballst drive: 9 plays 87 yards, 02:51 ballst td, 2:51
Extra Point
9:19 - 3rd
31
BALL
14
NIU
BALL ST Extra point GOOD.
ballst drive: 9 plays 87 yards, 02:51 ballst td, 2:51
Touchdown
8:27 - 3rd
31
BALL
20
NIU
NORTHERNIL rush for a touchdown.
northernil drive: 3 plays 60 yards, 00:52 northernil td, 0:52
Extra Point
8:27 - 3rd
31
BALL
21
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
northernil drive: 3 plays 60 yards, 00:52 northernil td, 0:52
Touchdown
3:16 - 3rd
31
BALL
27
NIU
NORTHERNIL rush for a touchdown.
northernil drive: 10 plays 92 yards, 03:47 northernil td, 3:47
Extra Point
3:16 - 3rd
31
BALL
28
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
northernil drive: 10 plays 92 yards, 03:47 northernil td, 3:47
4th Quarter
Touchdown
14:12 - 4th
31
BALL
35
NIU
NORTHERNIL pass complete for a touchdown.
northernil drive: 8 plays 59 yards, 02:39 northernil td, 2:39
Extra Point
14:12 - 4th
31
BALL
35
NIU
NORTHERNIL Extra point GOOD.
northernil drive: 8 plays 59 yards, 02:39 northernil td, 2:39
Touchdown
11:00 - 4th
37
BALL
35
NIU
BALL ST rush for a touchdown.
ballst drive: 5 plays 43 yards, 00:51 ballst td, 0:51
Extra Point
11:00 - 4th
38
BALL
35
NIU
BALL ST Extra point GOOD.
ballst drive: 5 plays 43 yards, 00:51 ballst td, 0:51
Field Goal
2:46 - 4th
38
BALL
38
NIU
NORTHERNIL 23 yard field goal GOOD.
northernil drive: 12 plays 74 yards, 04:41 northernil fg, 4:41
Field Goal
0:08 - 4th
38
BALL
41
NIU
NORTHERNIL 34 yard field goal GOOD.
northernil drive: 10 plays 63 yards, 01:36 northernil fg, 1:36
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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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