Northern Illinois Huskies vs UAB Blazers
CHERIBUNDI BOCA RATON BOWL
37
11-3
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UAB | 10 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 37 |
NIU | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Game Leaders
373
T. Johnston IIIQB
17/29, 4 TD, 1 INT
373
179
M. ChildersQB
22/29
179
78
S. BrownRB
25 CAR
78
49
T. HarbisonRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
49
227
X. UbosiWR
7 REC, 3 TD
227
50
S. TearsWR
6 REC
50
2
Team-
2
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None
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10
M. DiggsS
5 SOLO
10
11
A. Jones-DavisLB
5 SOLO
11
Team Stats
476
Total Yards
287
1
Turnovers
2
20
1st Downs
21
10-79
Penalties
4-25
7/14
3rd Down
6/17
1/1
4th Down
2/4
28:08
Possession
31:52
Game Information
Boca Raton, FL
1st Quarter
Touchdown
14:42 - 1st
7
UAB
0
NIU
Xavier Ubosi 70 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
1 play, 70 yards, 0:18
Field Goal
8:08 - 1st
10
UAB
0
NIU
Nick Vogel 25 Yd Field Goal
13 plays, 70 yards, 5:41
Touchdown
0:30 - 1st
10
UAB
7
NIU
Tre Harbison 1 Yd Run (Andrew Gantz Kick)
9 plays, 59 yards, 3:53
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
12:08 - 2nd
17
UAB
7
NIU
Spencer Brown 3 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
8 plays, 54 yards, 3:22
Field Goal
7:41 - 2nd
17
UAB
10
NIU
Andrew Gantz 27 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 65 yards, 4:27
Touchdown
5:11 - 2nd
24
UAB
10
NIU
Xavier Ubosi 46 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:30
Field Goal
0:00 - 2nd
27
UAB
10
NIU
Nick Vogel 35 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:21
3rd Quarter
Field Goal
7:38 - 3rd
27
UAB
13
NIU
Andrew Gantz 21 Yd Field Goal
16 plays, 71 yards, 7:22
Touchdown
5:15 - 3rd
34
UAB
13
NIU
Xavier Ubosi 66 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
6 plays, 87 yards, 2:23
Field Goal
0:22 - 3rd
37
UAB
13
NIU
Nick Vogel 42 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 40 yards, 3:11
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
--UAB
--NIU
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FBS
| American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Navy | 7-1 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| South Florida | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Army | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Memphis | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Temple | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| UAB | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Tulsa | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Charlotte | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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 |
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