Northern Illinois Huskies @ Ball State Cardinals
Game Leaders
Team Stats
653
Total Yards
427
3
Turnovers
1
30
1st Downs
27
6-60
Penalties
2-19
10/18
3rd Down
7/17
0/1
4th Down
1/2
28:52
Possession
31:08
Game Information
Muncie, IN


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 30 | 27 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 10-18 | 7-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 653 | 427 |
| Passing | 298 | 276 |
| Comp/Att | 26/41 | 23/41 |
| Yards per pass | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 355 | 151 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 44 |
| Yards per rush | 7.7 | 3.4 |
| Penalties | 6-60 | 2-19 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 28:52 | 31:08 |
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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