Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Northern Illinois Huskies
Game Leaders

204
N. LambQB
17/29, 1 TD
204

328
E. HamptonQB
18/20, 5 TD
328

51
C. SmithRB
14 CAR
51

69
A. BrownRB
8 CAR
69

68
T. DuncanWR
5 REC
68

104
T. RudolphWR
4 REC, 1 TD
104

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1
R. WilliamsEDGE
1

13
W. JonesDB
8 SOLO
13

6
R. WilliamsEDGE
4 SOLO
6
Team Stats
298
Total Yards
706
0
Turnovers
1
17
1st Downs
30
5-43
Penalties
3-25
3/12
3rd Down
7/8
0/0
4th Down
0/0
28:26
Possession
31:34
Game Information
Dekalb, IL

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Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 17 | 30 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-12 | 7-8 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 298 | 706 |
| Passing | 204 | 394 |
| Comp/Att | 17/29 | 23/29 |
| Yards per pass | 7.0 | 13.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 94 | 312 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 41 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 7.6 |
| Penalties | 5-43 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:26 | 31:34 |
WIU @ NIU Videos
Ethan Hampton airs it out for 23-yard touchdown pass
- 0:28
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: Full Highlights
- 1:56
Jalen Macon scores 5-yard rushing rushing touchdown
- 0:19
2025 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 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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