Illinois State Redbirds @ Northern Iowa Panthers
Game Leaders

69
B. JeffersonQB
13/27
69

148
W. McElvainQB
14/33, 1 INT
148

60
B. JeffersonQB
14 CAR
60

63
T. HoosmanRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
63

28
T. TaulaTE
4 REC
28

40
Q. HamptonWR
5 REC
40

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Team Stats
185
Total Yards
239
1
Turnovers
1
9
1st Downs
16
5-35
Penalties
4-30
5/18
3rd Down
4/16
1/2
4th Down
0/0
30:23
Possession
29:37
Game Information
Cedar Falls, IA
ESPN+
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 9 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-18 | 4-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 185 | 239 |
| Passing | 69 | 148 |
| Comp/Att | 13/27 | 14/33 |
| Yards per pass | 2.6 | 4.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 116 | 91 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 33 |
| Yards per rush | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Penalties | 5-35 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 30:23 | 29:37 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri Valley Football ConferenceMissouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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