Western Michigan Broncos @ Northern Illinois Huskies
Game Leaders
Team Stats
348
Total Yards
250
2
Turnovers
2
16
1st Downs
9
3-25
Penalties
4-40
4/16
3rd Down
1/13
2/3
4th Down
1/2
25:39
Possession
34:21
Game Information
Dekalb, IL

ESPNU

Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 16 | 9 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-16 | 1-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 348 | 250 |
| Passing | 185 | 93 |
| Comp/Att | 17/33 | 7/12 |
| Yards per pass | 5.6 | 7.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 163 | 157 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 47 |
| Yards per rush | 4.8 | 3.3 |
| Penalties | 3-25 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 25:39 | 34:21 |
WMU @ NIU Videos
Richie somehow stays on his feet for a 71-yard 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 |
NCAAF News

Texas gains commitment from '28 QB prospect Neimann Lawrence
Neimann Lawrence, ESPN's No. 2 dual-threat passer in the 2028 cycle, announced his commitment to Texas on Thursday night, choosing the Longhorns over Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame and Texas A&M.
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Whittling the list of the top pass rushers, linebackers and secondary men down to 10 was no easy task.
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Miami lands pair of coveted recruits for '28, '29 classes
Miami coach Mario Cristobal secured a pair of coveted recruits for the future Wednesday with commitments from 2028 offensive tackle Kweli Fielder and class of 2029 quarterback CJ Cypher.
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