Northern Illinois Huskies @ Kent State Golden Flashes
Game Leaders

183
R. LombardiQB
9/18, 1 TD
183

253
D. KargmanQB
16/28, 2 TD
253

103
G. WilliamsRB
17 CAR
103

84
G. GarciaRB
21 CAR
84

45
K. ThomasWR
1 REC
45

111
J. Gardner Jr.WR
3 REC, 1 TD
111

1
J. EsterDT
1

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10
R. ThomasDL
7 SOLO
10

10
K. SaundersLB
5 SOLO
10
Team Stats
426
Total Yards
366
1
Turnovers
2
17
1st Downs
18
2-10
Penalties
4-20
5/12
3rd Down
7/15
1/2
4th Down
1/2
29:51
Possession
30:09
Game Information
Kent, OH


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 17 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 | 7-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 426 | 366 |
| Passing | 183 | 253 |
| Comp/Att | 9/18 | 16/28 |
| Yards per pass | 10.2 | 9.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 243 | 113 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 6.1 | 3.2 |
| Penalties | 2-10 | 4-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 29:51 | 30:09 |
NIU @ KENT Videos
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Kent State Golden Flashes: Full Highlights
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Garrett Masterson airs it out for 0-yard touchdown pass
- 0:30
James Ester makes timely sack vs. Northern Illinois
- 0:14
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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