Ball State Cardinals @ Northern Illinois Huskies
2-3, 1-0 MAC
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2-3, 1-0 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 0 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 27 |
NIU | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
1-4, 0-1 MAC
20
1-4, 0-1 MAC
Game Leaders
Team Stats
269
Total Yards
388
2
Turnovers
3
20
1st Downs
18
4-35
Penalties
12-111
3/15
3rd Down
4/15
0/0
4th Down
0/1
32:02
Possession
27:58
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
ESPN3
1st Quarter
Touchdown
13:45 - 1st
0
BALL
7
NIU
Tre Harbison 19 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
3 plays, 24 yards, 1:06
Touchdown
8:36 - 1st
0
BALL
14
NIU
Tre Harbison 28 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
10 plays, 77 yards, 3:59
2nd Quarter
Field Goal
14:52 - 2nd
3
BALL
14
NIU
Ryan Rimmler 24 Yd Field Goal
14 plays, 70 yards, 4:47
Field Goal
7:09 - 2nd
3
BALL
17
NIU
John Richardson 24 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 60 yards, 2:48
3rd Quarter
Field Goal
6:45 - 3rd
6
BALL
17
NIU
Ryan Rimmler 25 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 37 yards, 2:54
Touchdown
6:01 - 3rd
14
BALL
17
NIU
Caleb Huntley 3 Yd Run (Drew Plitt Pass to Justin Hall for Two-Point Conversion)
1 play, 3 yards, 0:05
Field Goal
0:26 - 3rd
17
BALL
17
NIU
Ryan Rimmler 42 Yd Field Goal
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:19
4th Quarter
Touchdown
14:34 - 4th
24
BALL
17
NIU
Caleb Huntley 45 Yd Run (Ryan Rimmler Kick)
1 play, 45 yards, 0:09
Field Goal
7:27 - 4th
27
BALL
17
NIU
Ryan Rimmler 22 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 17 yards, 3:49
Field Goal
2:45 - 4th
27
BALL
20
NIU
John Richardson 38 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 60 yards, 1:31
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
--BALL
--NIU
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mid-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 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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