Northern Illinois Huskies @ Ohio State Buckeyes
Game Leaders

185
P. HorvathQB
15/26, 1 TD, 1 INT
185

297
T. SmithQB
18/25, 3 TD
297

171
G. WolfeRB
26 CAR
171

111
A. PittmanRB
19 CAR, 1 TD
111

114
G. WolfeRB
5 REC, 1 TD
114

123
T. Ginn Jr.-
4 REC, 2 TD
123

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1
A. SmithCB
1

9
A. HansbroCB
7 SOLO
9

10
B. MitchellS
8 SOLO
10
Team Stats
343
Total Yards
488
1
Turnovers
2
15
1st Downs
22
4-35
Penalties
3-40
1/13
3rd Down
6/10
3/3
4th Down
1/1
19:04
Possession
17:36
Game Information
Columbus, OH


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 15 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 1-13 | 6-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-3 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 343 | 488 |
| Passing | 216 | 315 |
| Comp/Att | 16/30 | 20/27 |
| Yards per pass | 6.4 | 11.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 151 | 173 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 36 |
| Yards per rush | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Penalties | 4-35 | 3-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 19:04 | 17:36 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| 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 |
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News

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16h

Alabama lands commitment from ESPN 300 receiver Osani Gayles
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