Kent State Golden Flashes @ Northern Illinois Huskies
5-7, 4-4 MAC
35
5-7, 4-4 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KENT | 3 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 35 |
NIU | 7 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 31 |
3-9, 2-6 MAC
31
3-9, 2-6 MAC
Game Leaders
207
D. DeShieldsQB
11/22, 2 TD, 1 INT
207
27
J. MaconQB
5/10
27
151
G. GarciaRB
24 CAR, 1 TD
151
185
C. WrightRB
30 CAR, 2 TD
185
91
D. MartinWR
3 REC, 1 TD
91
14
J. FowlerTE
2 REC
14
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None
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1
R. JeanDT
1
10
T. TuckerS
6 SOLO
10
12
Q. UrwilerLB
5 SOLO
12
Team Stats
438
Total Yards
334
2
Turnovers
1
20
1st Downs
21
3-20
Penalties
3-32
3/9
3rd Down
6/12
2/3
4th Down
1/2
28:09
Possession
31:51
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
CBSSN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-9 | 6-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 438 | 334 |
| Passing | 207 | 27 |
| Comp/Att | 11/22 | 5/10 |
| Yards per pass | 9.4 | 2.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 231 | 307 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 58 |
| Yards per rush | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| Penalties | 3-20 | 3-32 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:09 | 31:51 |
KENT @ NIU Videos
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: Full Highlights
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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