Western Michigan Broncos @ Northern Illinois Huskies
7-4, 6-1 MAC
35
7-4, 6-1 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WMU | 0 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
NIU | 10 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 19 |
3-8, 2-5 MAC
19
3-8, 2-5 MAC
Game Leaders
32
B. LowryQB
5/9, 1 INT
32
73
B. DavidsonQB
5/8, 1 TD
73
133
J. BuckleyRB
24 CAR, 2 TD
133
92
C. WrightRB
21 CAR
92
17
C. LearyWR
2 REC
17
53
R. Taylor Jr.WR
3 REC, 1 TD
53
1
K. FisherDE
1
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None
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13
J. CamdenLB
7 SOLO
13
13
J. BeelerS
8 SOLO
13
Team Stats
393
Total Yards
252
1
Turnovers
0
25
1st Downs
13
3-17
Penalties
2-19
7/11
3rd Down
2/14
0/1
4th Down
3/5
33:49
Possession
26:11
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
ESPN2
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 25 | 13 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-11 | 2-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 3-5 |
| Total Yards | 393 | 252 |
| Passing | 32 | 78 |
| Comp/Att | 5/9 | 6/15 |
| Yards per pass | 3.6 | 5.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 361 | 174 |
| Rushing Attempts | 59 | 43 |
| Yards per rush | 6.1 | 4.0 |
| Penalties | 3-17 | 2-19 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 33:49 | 26:11 |
WMU @ NIU Videos
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: Full Highlights
Brady Davidson throws 18-yard touchdown pass to Rickey Taylor Jr.
End Zone! Broc Lowry scores 1-yard rushing touchdown
2026 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Hawai'i | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| San José State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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