Ball State Cardinals @ Northern Illinois Huskies
1-9, 1-4 Away
20
1-9, 1-4 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
NIU | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 26 |
7-3, 5-1 Home
26
7-3, 5-1 Home
Game Leaders
134
T. JusticeQB
11/19, 1 TD
134
60
C. HarnishQB
9/9, 1 TD
60
75
C. SykesRB
11 CAR
75
69
N. PalmerWR
3 CAR
69
41
B. OrsbonWR
3 REC
41
41
L. CoxWR
6 REC
41
1
R. EddinsDE
1
1
B. BiceDE
1
12
C. ToddCB
7 SOLO
12
12
P. SchillerLB
4 SOLO
12
Team Stats
283
Total Yards
225
1
Turnovers
1
14
1st Downs
14
9-37
Penalties
3-20
7/14
3rd Down
5/11
1/2
4th Down
0/1
18:58
Possession
17:42
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 14 | 14 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-14 | 5-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 283 | 225 |
| Passing | 182 | 106 |
| Comp/Att | 11/19 | 13/14 |
| Yards per pass | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 149 | 134 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 37 |
| Yards per rush | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Penalties | 9-37 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 18:58 | 17:42 |
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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