Ball State Cardinals @ Northern Illinois Huskies
9-2, 4-2 Away
27
9-2, 4-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 7 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
NIU | 3 | 17 | 7 | 21 | 48 |
10-0, 4-0 Home
48
10-0, 4-0 Home
Game Leaders
324
K. WenningQB
35/49, 1 TD, 1 INT
324
345
J. LynchQB
26/32, 2 TD
345
156
J. EdwardsRB
29 CAR, 1 TD
156
123
J. LynchQB
20 CAR, 2 TD
123
121
W. Snead IVWR
12 REC, 1 TD
121
209
D. BrownWR
8 REC, 2 TD
209
1
J. GarrettCB
1
1
G. RaineyDE
1
13
B. IngleLB
8 SOLO
13
11
M. SantacaterinaLB
10 SOLO
11
Team Stats
494
Total Yards
569
1
Turnovers
1
29
1st Downs
28
6-45
Penalties
0-0
7/14
3rd Down
6/12
0/1
4th Down
2/2
33:13
Possession
26:47
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 29 | 28 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-14 | 6-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 494 | 569 |
| Passing | 324 | 345 |
| Comp/Att | 35/49 | 26/33 |
| Yards per pass | 6.6 | 10.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 170 | 224 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 40 |
| Yards per rush | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Penalties | 6-45 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 33:13 | 26:47 |
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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