Maine Black Bears @ Northern Illinois Huskies
Game Leaders

165
D. RobertsonQB
14/26
165

282
R. LombardiQB
17/24, 1 TD, 1 INT
282

85
F. Brock IVRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
85

130
H. WayleeRB
23 CAR, 1 TD
130

87
D. MillerWR
5 REC
87

114
C. TuckerWR
4 REC
114

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8
R. MillerLB
4 SOLO
8

8
D. ThomasDB
4 SOLO
8
Team Stats
290
Total Yards
574
1
Turnovers
2
13
1st Downs
29
5-65
Penalties
7-58
2/11
3rd Down
2/9
0/1
4th Down
1/1
26:30
Possession
33:30
Game Information
Dekalb, IL

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Game Highlights
Video Highlights
1st Quarter
Touchdown
10:20 - 1st
0
ME
7
NIU
Harrison Waylee 7 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
9 plays, 77 yards, 4:36
Touchdown
3:24 - 1st
7
ME
7
NIU
Freddie Brock 28 Yd Run (Jonny Messina Kick)
10 plays, 99 yards, 4:29
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:55 - 2nd
7
ME
14
NIU
Clint Ratkovich 22 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (John Richardson Kick)
8 plays, 92 yards, 3:23
Touchdown
10:52 - 2nd
14
ME
14
NIU
Elijah Barnwell 4 Yd Run (Jonny Messina Kick)
8 plays, 71 yards, 3:57
Touchdown
4:31 - 2nd
14
ME
21
NIU
Rocky Lombardi 7 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
8 plays, 79 yards, 3:16
3rd Quarter
Field Goal
9:13 - 3rd
14
ME
24
NIU
John Richardson 27 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 48 yards, 3:05
4th Quarter
Field Goal
14:09 - 4th
14
ME
27
NIU
John Richardson 25 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 72 yards, 4:17
Touchdown
9:34 - 4th
14
ME
34
NIU
Rocky Lombardi 64 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
3 plays, 80 yards, 1:26
Touchdown
5:47 - 4th
14
ME
41
NIU
Rocky Lombardi 18 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
1 play, 33 yards, 0:07
Data is currently unavailable.
2025 Standings
FCS
| Coastal Athletic AssociationCoastal Athletic Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 8-0 | 11-3 |
| Villanova | 7-1 | 12-3 |
| New Hampshire | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Monmouth | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| William & Mary | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| Maine | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Elon | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Stony Brook | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Towson | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| North Carolina A&T | 2-6 | 2-10 |
| Campbell | 2-6 | 2-10 |
| Bryant | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| UAlbany | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Hampton | 0-8 | 2-10 |
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 |
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