| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 0 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 30 |
| Buffalo | 7 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 29 |
Game flow
Northern Illinois won by 1 · 10 scoresLead changes
1
0 times tied
BUFF biggest lead
+19
Q3 11:25
NIU biggest lead
+1
Q4 1:09
Time in front
BUFF 84% · NIU 2%
tied 14% · 50:29 vs 1:09 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Buffalo is ahead, below it Northern Illinois. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
6:38
TD Kevin Marks 3 Yd Run (Alex McNulty Kick)13 plays, 94 yds, 5:39 · from BUF 6
NIU 0–7 BUFF2nd quarter
14:55
TD Anthony Johnson 13 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Alex McNulty PAT failed)11 plays, 94 yds, 5:00 · from BUF 6
NIU 0–13 BUFF9:51
TD Spencer Tears 13 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Andrew Gantz Kick)12 plays, 75 yds, 5:04 · from NIU 25
NIU 7–13 BUFF5:41
TD Anthony Johnson 26 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)9 plays, 75 yds, 4:10 · from BUF 25
NIU 7–19 BUFF1:42
FG Andrew Gantz 39 Yd Field Goal 12 plays, 53 yds, 3:59 · from NIU 25
NIU 10–19 BUFF0:03
FG Adam Mitcheson 24 Yd Field Goal 8 plays, 70 yds, 1:39 · from BUF 23
NIU 10–22 BUFF3rd quarter
11:25
TD Jaret Patterson 9 Yd Run (Adam Mitcheson Kick)8 plays, 75 yds, 3:35 · from BUF 25
NIU 10–29 BUFF0:17
TD D.J. Brown 28 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Andrew Gantz Kick)5 plays, 34 yds, 1:41 · from BUF 34
NIU 17–29 BUFF4th quarter
12:51
TD Spencer Tears 32 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Andrew Gantz Kick)4 plays, 63 yds, 1:17 · from NIU 37
NIU 24–29 BUFF1:09
TD D.J. Brown 35 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)8 plays, 70 yds, 2:11 · from NIU 30
NIU 30–29 BUFFDrives
BUFF 5/11 scoredNIU 5/12 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | NIU | NIU 25 | 8 | 31 | 2:43 | Punt |
| Q1 | 12:17 | BUFF | BUF 6 | 13 | 94 | 5:39 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 6:38 | NIU | NIU 25 | 4 | 37 | 1:43 | Punt |
| Q1 | 4:55 | BUFF | BUF 6 | 11 | 94 | 5:00 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 14:55 | NIU | NIU 25 | 12 | 75 | 5:04 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 9:51 | BUFF | BUF 25 | 9 | 75 | 4:10 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 5:41 | NIU | NIU 25 | 12 | 53 | 3:59 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 1:42 | BUFF | BUF 23 | 8 | 70 | 1:39 | Downs |
| Q2 | 0:03 | NIU | NIU 39 | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| Q3 | 15:00 | BUFF | BUF 25 | 8 | 75 | 3:35 | Touchdown |
| Q3 | 11:25 | NIU | NIU 25 | 7 | 16 | 3:11 | Punt |
| Q3 | 8:14 | BUFF | BUF 16 | 3 | -4 | 1:36 | Punt |
Win probability
Northern Illinois 100% · pregame line Buffalo −3.5 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Childers | 21/33 | 300 | 9.1 | 4 | 1 | 65.8 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Childers | 15 | 58 | 3.9 | 0 | 33 |
| Tre Harbison | 11 | 35 | 3.2 | 0 | 7 |
| Jordan Nettles | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 9 |
| D.J. Brown | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 |
| Team | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Brown | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 2 | 35 |
| Spencer Tears | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 2 | 32 |
| Jauan Wesley | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 34 |
| Mitchell Brinkman | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 24 |
| Cole Tucker | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 19 |
| Dennis Robinson | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Marcus Jones | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Ty Harmston | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Gantz | 1/1 | 100.0 | 39 | 3/3 | 6 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ference | 4 | 153 | 38.3 | 0 | 3 | 43 |
Biggest plays
NIU +90% Q4 0:20 TEAM run for a loss of 3 yards to the NoIll 38
NIU +81% Q4 1:09 Marcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 35 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )
BUFF +55% Q4 1:09 John Richardson kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
NIU +27% Q4 12:51 Marcus Childers pass complete to Spencer Tears for 32 yds for a TD, (Andrew Gantz KICK)
BUFF +19% Q4 12:51 John Richardson kickoff for 63 yds , K.J. Osborn return for 23 yds to the Buff 25
Team stats
| Stat | NIU | BUFF |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 23 | 26 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 | 7-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 409 | 394 |
| Passing | 300 | 252 |
| Comp/Att | 21/33 | 18/35 |
| Yards per pass | 9.1 | 7.2 |
| Rushing | 109 | 142 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 42 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Penalties | 7-91 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 24:55 | 35:05 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:20 1st & 10 at NIU 41 TEAM run for a loss of 3 yards to the NoIll 38
Q4 0:21 4th & 10 at NIU 41 Tyree Jackson pass incomplete to K.J. Osborn
Q4 0:28 3rd & 10 at NIU 41 Tyree Jackson pass incomplete to K.J. Osborn
Q4 0:37 2nd & 10 at NIU 41 Tyree Jackson pass incomplete to K.J. Osborn
Q4 0:43 1st & 10 at NIU 41 Tyree Jackson pass incomplete to Anthony Johnson
Q4 0:51 2nd & 10 at BUF 44 NORTHERNIL Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Jalen Embry) to the NoIll 41 for a 1ST down
Q4 0:57 1st & 10 at BUF 44 Tyree Jackson pass incomplete to Anthony Johnson
Q4 1:01 1st & 10 at BUF 25 Tyree Jackson pass complete to K.J. Osborn for 19 yds to the Buff 44 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:09 John Richardson kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
Q4 1:09 1st & 10 at BUF 35 Marcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 35 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )
Q4 1:38 2nd & 10 at BUF 46 Marcus Childers pass complete to Mitchell Brinkman for 11 yds to the Buff 35 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:44 1st & 10 at BUF 46 Marcus Childers pass incomplete to Spencer Tears
Q4 2:05 3rd & 10 at NIU 42 Marcus Childers pass complete to Marcus Jones for 12 yds to the Buff 46 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:19 2nd & 10 at NIU 42 Marcus Childers pass incomplete to Jauan Wesley
Q4 2:23 1st & 10 at NIU 42 Marcus Childers pass incomplete to Dennis Robinson
Q4 2:55 2nd & 2 at NIU 38 Marcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 4 yds to the NoIll 42 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:10 1st & 10 at NIU 30 Marcus Childers pass complete to Jauan Wesley for 8 yds to the NoIll 38
Q4 3:20 4th & 31 at BUF 31 Evan Finegan punt for 39 yds, fair catch by Cole Tucker at the NoIll 30
Q4 4:03 3rd & 17 at BUF 45 Tyree Jackson sacked by Sutton Smith for a loss of 14 yards to the Buff 31
Q4 4:18 2nd & 17 at BUF 45 Tyree Jackson pass incomplete to Tyler Mabry
Q4 4:52 1st & 20 at BUF 42 Kevin Marks run for 3 yds to the Buff 45
Q4 5:18 1st & 10 at NIU 48 BUFFALO Penalty, Offensive Holding (Paul Nosworthy) to the Buff 42
Q4 6:03 3rd & 1 at BUF 49 Kevin Marks run for 3 yds to the NoIll 48 for a 1ST down
Q4 6:42 2nd & 4 at BUF 46 Kevin Marks run for 3 yds to the Buff 49