Northern Illinois Huskies @ Akron Zips
6-3, 5-0 MAC
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6-3, 5-0 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 7 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 36 |
AKRON | 7 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 26 |
4-4, 2-3 MAC
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4-4, 2-3 MAC
Game Leaders
Team Stats
484
Total Yards
361
1
Turnovers
2
34
1st Downs
19
7-85
Penalties
7-50
7/14
3rd Down
5/14
0/1
4th Down
0/1
34:05
Possession
25:55
Game Information
Akron, OH
1st Quarter
Touchdown
9:27 - 1st
7
NIU
0
AKRON
Corey Lersch 19 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Andrew Gantz Kick)
8 plays, 85 yards, 2:45
Touchdown
3:10 - 1st
7
NIU
7
AKRON
Andre Williams 22 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
7 plays, 77 yards, 2:57
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:11 - 2nd
14
NIU
7
AKRON
Tre Harbison 2 Yd Run (Andrew Gantz Kick)
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:59
Field Goal
8:54 - 2nd
14
NIU
10
AKRON
Nick Gasser 27 Yd Field Goal
10 plays, 65 yards, 5:17
Field Goal
5:30 - 2nd
17
NIU
10
AKRON
Andrew Gantz 30 Yd Field Goal
10 plays, 63 yards, 3:24
Touchdown
2:14 - 2nd
24
NIU
10
AKRON
Spencer Tears 5 Yd Run (Andrew Gantz Kick)
6 plays, 65 yards, 1:26
3rd Quarter
Field Goal
11:55 - 3rd
27
NIU
10
AKRON
Andrew Gantz 40 Yd Field Goal
10 plays, 53 yards, 3:05
Field Goal
7:16 - 3rd
27
NIU
13
AKRON
Nick Gasser 25 Yd Field Goal
13 plays, 67 yards, 4:39
Touchdown
4:19 - 3rd
27
NIU
20
AKRON
Kwadarrius Smith 13 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
5 plays, 70 yards, 1:18
Touchdown
2:54 - 3rd
27
NIU
26
AKRON
Kwadarrius Smith 6 Yd pass from Alex Ramart (Nick Gasser PAT blocked)
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:38
Defensive Two Point Conversion
2:54 - 3rd
29
NIU
26
AKRON
Jalen McKie Defensive PAT Conversion
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:38
4th Quarter
Touchdown
9:05 - 4th
36
NIU
26
AKRON
Jalen McKie 23 Yd Interception Return (Andrew Gantz Kick)
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
--NIU
--AKRON
According to ESPN Analytics
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 |
| 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 |
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