Western Michigan Broncos @ Northern Illinois Huskies
7-5, 5-3 MAC
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7-5, 5-3 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WMU | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
NIU | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
5-7, 4-4 MAC
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5-7, 4-4 MAC
Game Leaders
Team Stats
348
Total Yards
250
2
Turnovers
2
16
1st Downs
9
3-25
Penalties
4-40
4/16
3rd Down
1/13
2/3
4th Down
1/2
25:39
Possession
34:21
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 16 | 9 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-16 | 1-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 348 | 250 |
| Passing | 185 | 93 |
| Comp/Att | 17/33 | 7/12 |
| Yards per pass | 5.6 | 7.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 163 | 157 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 47 |
| Yards per rush | 4.8 | 3.3 |
| Penalties | 3-25 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 25:39 | 34:21 |
WMU @ NIU Videos
Richie somehow stays on his feet for a 71-yard TD
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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