Buffalo Bulls @ Northern Illinois Huskies
Game Leaders

203
T. JacksonQB
25/41, 4 INT
203

199
A. MaddieQB
16/29, 1 TD
199

97
J. JohnsonRB
13 CAR, 1 TD
97

125
A. MaddieQB
15 CAR, 4 TD
125

49
J. EilandWR
4 REC
49

96
K. GolladayWR
7 REC, 1 TD
96

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2
J. PaytonLB
2

11
K. HodgeLB
6 SOLO
11

7
J. PaytonLB
4 SOLO
7
Team Stats
338
Total Yards
511
4
Turnovers
1
20
1st Downs
28
6-53
Penalties
3-22
1/12
3rd Down
9/17
1/1
4th Down
0/2
31:08
Possession
28:52
Game Information
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Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 20 | 28 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 1-12 | 9-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Yards | 338 | 511 |
| Passing | 203 | 199 |
| Comp/Att | 25/41 | 16/30 |
| Yards per pass | 5.0 | 6.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing | 135 | 312 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 51 |
| Yards per rush | 4.7 | 6.1 |
| Penalties | 6-53 | 3-22 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | 31:08 | 28:52 |
BUFF @ NIU Videos
Breaking down Northern Illinois 44-7 blowout win over Buffalo
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A. Maddie 23-yard TD run
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A. Maddie run for 3 yds for a TD
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2025 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| Central Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Akron | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Buffalo | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-8 | 0-12 |
| 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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