Akron Zips @ Northern Illinois Huskies
2-9, 1-6 MAC
44
2-9, 1-6 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AKR | 0 | 20 | 7 | 17 | 44 |
NIU | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
3-9, 2-6 MAC
12
3-9, 2-6 MAC
Game Leaders
Team Stats
512
Total Yards
261
2
Turnovers
2
29
1st Downs
17
8-45
Penalties
7-80
3/9
3rd Down
4/18
0/1
4th Down
3/3
30:09
Possession
29:51
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
1st Quarter
Field Goal
6:51 - 1st
0
AKR
3
NIU
John Richardson 22 Yd Field Goal
13 plays, 53 yards, 5:35
Field Goal
0:20 - 1st
0
AKR
6
NIU
John Richardson 32 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 33 yards, 5:33
2nd Quarter
Field Goal
12:22 - 2nd
3
AKR
6
NIU
Cory Smigel 33 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 59 yards, 2:58
Touchdown
6:26 - 2nd
10
AKR
6
NIU
Daniel George 15 Yd pass from Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (Cory Smigel Kick)
10 plays, 84 yards, 4:28
Touchdown
3:33 - 2nd
17
AKR
6
NIU
Alex Adams 4 Yd pass from Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (Cory Smigel Kick)
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:19
Field Goal
0:22 - 2nd
20
AKR
6
NIU
Cory Smigel 31 Yd Field Goal
11 plays, 78 yards, 1:32
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
10:45 - 3rd
27
AKR
6
NIU
Alex Adams 61 Yd pass from Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (Cory Smigel Kick)
3 plays, 73 yards, 1:17
Field Goal
6:05 - 3rd
27
AKR
9
NIU
John Richardson 34 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 59 yards, 4:40
4th Quarter
Touchdown
14:55 - 4th
34
AKR
9
NIU
Clyde Price III 8 Yd Run (Cory Smigel Kick)
11 plays, 88 yards, 6:01
Touchdown
13:07 - 4th
41
AKR
9
NIU
Tyson Durant 76 Yd Interception Return (Cory Smigel Kick)
9 plays, 51 yards, 1:48
Field Goal
7:07 - 4th
44
AKR
9
NIU
Cory Smigel 31 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 54 yards, 3:43
Field Goal
3:28 - 4th
44
AKR
12
NIU
John Richardson 24 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 32 yards, 2:51
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
100%
--AKR
0%
--NIU
According to ESPN Analytics
2026 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Hawai'i | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| San José State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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