Northern Iowa Panthers @ Illinois State Redbirds
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - SECOND ROUND
9-5, 3-4 Away
21
9-5, 3-4 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 21 | |
ILST | 14 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 41 |
11-1, 8-0 Home
41
11-1, 8-0 Home
Game Leaders
234
S. KollmorgenQB
18/31, 1 TD
234
382
T. RobersonQB
22/33, 4 TD
382
16
D. JohnsonRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
16
148
M. CoprichRB
30 CAR, 1 TD
148
77
C. BrownWR
2 REC
77
115
C. MeredithWR
7 REC, 2 TD
115
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Team Stats
303
Total Yards
564
2
Turnovers
3
16
1st Downs
27
3-45
Penalties
2-20
6/15
3rd Down
10/15
1/3
4th Down
0/0
24:30
Possession
35:30
Game Information
Normal, IL
ESPN3
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 16 | 27 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-15 | 10-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 303 | 564 |
| Passing | 270 | 382 |
| Comp/Att | 22/44 | 22/33 |
| Yards per pass | 6.1 | 11.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 33 | 182 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 42 |
| Yards per rush | 1.3 | 4.3 |
| Penalties | 3-45 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 24:30 | 35:30 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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