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
ESPN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 12 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 | 2-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 339 | 236 |
| Passing | 186 | 159 |
| Comp/Att | 20/41 | 12/27 |
| Yards per pass | 4.5 | 5.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 153 | 92 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 4.9 | 3.0 |
| Penalties | 7-70 | 6-40 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 20:32 | 16:35 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| 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 |
FBS
| Conference 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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