Northern Illinois Huskies @ Ohio Bobcats
Game Leaders
Team Stats
510
Total Yards
438
1
Turnovers
0
22
1st Downs
24
3-11
Penalties
6-70
10/16
3rd Down
6/12
2/2
4th Down
0/1
28:55
Possession
31:05
Game Information
Athens, OH


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 22 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 10-16 | 6-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 510 | 438 |
| Passing | 341 | 260 |
| Comp/Att | 24/40 | 20/33 |
| Yards per pass | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 169 | 178 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 34 |
| Yards per rush | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Penalties | 3-11 | 6-70 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:55 | 31:05 |
NIU @ OHIO Videos
NIU's Richardson makes 37-yard FG to win game
- 0:19
Ohio ties game on Hooks' 47-yard TD
- 0:28
NIU's Childers bolts for 70-yard gain
- 0:35
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 |
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-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 |
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