Maine Black Bears @ Northern Illinois Huskies
1-3, 0-2 Away
14
1-3, 0-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ME | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
NIU | 7 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 41 |
2-2, 1-1 Home
41
2-2, 1-1 Home
Game Leaders
165
D. RobertsonQB
14/26
165
282
R. LombardiQB
17/24, 1 TD, 1 INT
282
85
F. Brock IVRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
85
130
H. WayleeRB
23 CAR, 1 TD
130
87
D. MillerWR
5 REC
87
114
C. TuckerWR
4 REC
114
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8
R. MillerLB
4 SOLO
8
8
D. ThomasDB
4 SOLO
8
Team Stats
290
Total Yards
574
1
Turnovers
2
13
1st Downs
29
5-65
Penalties
7-58
2/11
3rd Down
2/9
0/1
4th Down
1/1
26:30
Possession
33:30
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 13 | 29 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-11 | 2-9 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 290 | 574 |
| Passing | 165 | 282 |
| Comp/Att | 14/26 | 17/24 |
| Yards per pass | 6.3 | 11.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 125 | 292 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 45 |
| Yards per rush | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| Penalties | 5-65 | 7-58 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 26:30 | 33:30 |
ME @ NIU Videos
Rocky Lombardi takes off for a 64-yard Northern Illinois TD
Maine Black Bears vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: Full Highlights
Rocky Lombardi scores 18-yard rushing touchdown
2026 Standings
FCS
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Elon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Hampton | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maine | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| New Hampshire | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Towson | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UAlbany | 0-0 | 0-0 |
FBS
| 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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