Buffalo Bulls @ Northern Illinois Huskies
3-1, 1-0 MAC
23
3-1, 1-0 MAC
Final/OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BUFF | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
NIU | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
2-1, 0-1 MAC
20
2-1, 0-1 MAC
Game Leaders
107
C.J. OgbonnaQB
10/17, 1 TD
107
194
E. HamptonQB
23/43, 1 INT
194
56
A. HendersonRB
11 CAR, 1 TD
56
73
A. BrownRB
24 CAR, 2 TD
73
72
V. SnowWR
3 REC, 1 TD
72
49
C. ThompsonWR
3 REC
49
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None
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3
N. SandersLB
3
19
S. DolacLB
15 SOLO
19
6
J. PropheteDB
4 SOLO
6
Team Stats
184
Total Yards
359
1
Turnovers
2
9
1st Downs
24
5-74
Penalties
5-55
2/15
3rd Down
9/22
2/2
4th Down
2/2
23:47
Possession
36:13
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
ESPN+
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 9 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-15 | 9-22 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 184 | 359 |
| Passing | 107 | 194 |
| Comp/Att | 10/17 | 23/43 |
| Yards per pass | 6.3 | 4.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 77 | 165 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 42 |
| Yards per rush | 2.1 | 3.9 |
| Penalties | 5-74 | 5-55 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 23:47 | 36:13 |
BUFF @ NIU Videos
Buffalo defeats No. 23 Northern Illinois on a FG in OT
Picked! Northern Illinois throws interception
Touchdown! Aljay Henderson scores vs. Northern Illinois
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mid-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 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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