Northern Iowa Panthers @ Illinois State Redbirds
6-3, 4-1 MVFC
27
6-3, 4-1 MVFC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 27 | |
ILST | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
6-3, 3-2 MVFC
10
6-3, 3-2 MVFC
Game Leaders
189
W. McElvainQB
14/28, 3 TD, 1 INT
189
135
B. DavisQB
13/28, 1 TD, 3 INT
135
44
N. McCabeLB
15 CAR
44
39
J. RobinsonRB
16 CAR
39
68
I. WestonWR
5 REC
68
52
B. HaleyWR
6 REC, 1 TD
52
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Team Stats
320
Total Yards
210
2
Turnovers
4
17
1st Downs
10
5-30
Penalties
4-30
7/17
3rd Down
5/13
0/0
4th Down
0/1
35:15
Possession
24:45
Game Information
Normal, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 10 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-17 | 5-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 320 | 210 |
| Passing | 189 | 135 |
| Comp/Att | 14/28 | 13/28 |
| Yards per pass | 6.8 | 4.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing | 131 | 75 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 26 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Penalties | 5-30 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 35:15 | 24:45 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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