Northern Illinois Huskies @ Kentucky Wildcats
1-3, 0-2 Away
23
1-3, 0-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 23 |
UK | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 31 |
4-0, 3-0 Home
31
4-0, 3-0 Home
Game Leaders
196
E. HamptonQB
13/25, 1 TD
196
303
W. LevisQB
18/26, 4 TD
303
63
H. WayleeRB
18 CAR
63
85
K. SmokeRB
12 CAR
85
63
K. RutkiewiczWR
1 REC
63
147
T. RobinsonWR
7 REC, 2 TD
147
1
M. KennedyDE
1
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None
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10
D. RaynerLB
6 SOLO
10
12
J. JonesLB
4 SOLO
12
Team Stats
327
Total Yards
406
0
Turnovers
1
14
1st Downs
18
6-45
Penalties
2-8
6/15
3rd Down
10/16
1/1
4th Down
2/2
26:17
Possession
33:43
Game Information
Lexington, KY
ESPN2
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 14 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-15 | 10-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 327 | 406 |
| Passing | 199 | 303 |
| Comp/Att | 14/26 | 18/26 |
| Yards per pass | 7.7 | 11.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 128 | 103 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Penalties | 6-45 | 2-8 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 26:17 | 33:43 |
NIU @ UK Videos
Justin Lynch crosses goal line for 2-yard touchdown
Will Levis throws 40-yard TD vs. Northern Illinois
Shemar Thornton throws 3-yard TD vs. Kentucky
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mountain 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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