| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| Michigan | 14 | 21 | 28 | 0 | 63 |
Game flow
Michigan won by 53 · 11 scoresLead changes
0
0 times tied
MICH biggest lead
+60
Q3 4:13
NIU biggest lead
—
never led
Time in front
MICH 93% · NIU 0%
tied 7% · 56:05 vs 0:00 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Michigan is ahead, below it Northern Illinois. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
11:05
TD Cade McNamara 1 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)7 plays, 48 yds, 2:22 · from NIU 48
NIU 0–7 MICH6:10
FG John Richardson 21 Yd Field Goal 10 plays, 72 yds, 4:55 · from NIU 5
NIU 3–7 MICH1:52
TD Blake Corum 1 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)9 plays, 75 yds, 4:18 · from MICH 24
NIU 3–14 MICH2nd quarter
12:55
TD Hassan Haskins 1 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)6 plays, 64 yds, 2:08 · from MICH 36
NIU 3–21 MICH6:15
TD Hassan Haskins 5 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)10 plays, 71 yds, 4:54 · from MICH 29
NIU 3–28 MICH1:53
TD Cornelius Johnson 87 Yd pass from Cade McNamara (Jake Moody Kick)1 play, 87 yds, 0:13 · from MICH 13
NIU 3–35 MICH3rd quarter
13:39
TD Blake Corum 51 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)3 plays, 70 yds, 1:21 · from MICH 30
NIU 3–42 MICH7:36
TD Blake Corum 1 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)8 plays, 48 yds, 3:45 · from NIU 48
NIU 3–49 MICH6:40
TD Donovan Edwards 4 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)2 plays, 3 yds, 0:45 · from NIU 3
NIU 3–56 MICH4:13
TD Donovan Edwards 58 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)2 plays, 76 yds, 0:42 · from MICH 24
NIU 3–63 MICH4th quarter
8:28
TD Cole Tucker 9 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (John Richardson Kick)7 plays, 68 yds, 4:23 · from NIU 32
NIU 10–63 MICHDrives
MICH 9/11 scoredNIU 2/12 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | NIU | NIU 6 | 3 | 3 | 1:33 | Punt |
| Q1 | 13:27 | MICH | NIU 48 | 7 | 48 | 2:22 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 11:05 | NIU | NIU 5 | 10 | 72 | 4:55 | Field Goal |
| Q1 | 6:10 | MICH | MICH 24 | 9 | 75 | 4:18 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 1:52 | NIU | NIU 25 | 3 | -3 | 1:49 | Punt |
| Q1 | 0:03 | MICH | MICH 36 | 6 | 64 | 2:08 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 12:55 | NIU | NIU 25 | 3 | 1 | 1:46 | Punt |
| Q2 | 11:09 | MICH | MICH 29 | 10 | 71 | 4:54 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 6:15 | NIU | NIU 25 | 7 | 11 | 4:09 | Punt |
| Q2 | 2:06 | MICH | MICH 13 | 1 | 87 | 0:13 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 1:53 | NIU | NIU 25 | 4 | 24 | 1:53 | End of Half |
| Q3 | 15:00 | MICH | MICH 30 | 3 | 70 | 1:21 | Touchdown |
Win probability
Michigan 100% · pregame line Michigan −27.5 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Lombardi | 9/17 | 46 | 2.7 | 1 | 1 | 29.5 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Lombardi | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 0 | 45 |
| Harrison Waylee | 12 | 34 | 2.8 | 0 | 10 |
| Jay Ducker | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Clint Ratkovich | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Erin Collins | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | 0 | 5 |
| Tyrice Richie | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristen Tewes | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 |
| Trayvon Rudolph | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 9 |
| Cole Tucker | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 |
| Billy Dozier | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Clint Ratkovich | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Tyrice Richie | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Richardson | 1/1 | 100.0 | 21 | 1/1 | 4 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ference | 7 | 339 | 48.4 | 1 | 0 | 56 |
Biggest plays
MICH +4% Q1 6:10 John Richardson kickoff for 45 yds , Mike Sainristil return for 4 yds to the Mich 24
NIU +2% Q1 6:10 John Richardson 21 Yd Field Goal
MICH +2% Q1 13:21 Cade McNamara pass complete to Daylen Baldwin for 14 yds to the NoIll 34 for a 1ST down
MICH +2% Q1 11:05 Cade McNamara 1 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
NIU +1% Q1 11:05 Jake Moody kickoff for 40 yds fair catch by Trayvon Rudolph at the NoIll 5
Team stats
| Stat | NIU | MICH |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 11 | 28 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-13 | 3-6 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Yards | 207 | 606 |
| Passing | 46 | 233 |
| Comp/Att | 9/17 | 12/17 |
| Yards per pass | 2.7 | 13.7 |
| Rushing | 161 | 373 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 48 |
| Yards per rush | 4.5 | 7.8 |
| Penalties | 6-57 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 29:11 | 30:49 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:40 1st & 10 at NIU 43 Erin Collins run for 1 yd to the NoIll 44
Q4 1:10 1st & 10 at NIU 31 Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Billy Dozier for 12 yds to the NoIll 43 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:22 4th & 12 at NIU 34 Isaiah Gash run for 3 yds to the NoIll 31
Q4 1:29 Timeout MICHIGAN, clock 01:29
Q4 2:08 3rd & 6 at NIU 28 Dan Villari run for a loss of 6 yards to the NoIll 34
Q4 2:16 Timeout MICHIGAN, clock 02:16
Q4 2:59 2nd & 8 at NIU 30 Christian Boivin run for 2 yds to the NoIll 28
Q4 3:38 1st & 10 at NIU 32 Isaiah Gash run for 2 yds to the NoIll 30
Q4 4:19 2nd & 3 at NIU 35 Isaiah Gash run for 3 yds to the NoIll 32 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:45 2nd & 8 at NIU 40 Taylor, Joe rush for no gain to the NORTHERNIL40, PENALTY NORTHERNIL substitution infraction 5 yards to the NORTHERNIL35, NO PLAY.
Q4 5:25 1st & 10 at NIU 42 Isaiah Gash run for 2 yds to the NoIll 40
Q4 6:08 4th & 2 at 50 Dan Villari run for 8 yds to the NoIll 42 for a 1ST down
Q4 6:46 3rd & 6 at MICH 46 Dan Villari run for 4 yds to the 50 yard line
Q4 7:28 2nd & 10 at MICH 42 Tavierre Dunlap run for 4 yds to the Mich 46
Q4 8:14 1st & 10 at MICH 42 Tavierre Dunlap run for no gain to the Mich 42
Q4 8:28 John Richardson kickoff for 26 yds , Carter Selzer return for 3 yds to the Mich 42
Q4 8:28 3rd & 8 at MICH 9 Cole Tucker 9 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (John Richardson Kick)
Q4 9:12 2nd & 10 at MICH 11 Erin Collins run for 2 yds to the Mich 9
Q4 9:49 1st & 10 at MICH 11 Erin Collins run for no gain to the Mich 11
Q4 10:25 1st & 10 at NIU 44 Rocky Lombardi run for 45 yds to the Mich 11 for a 1ST down
Q4 10:34 4th & 3 at NIU 39 Ference, Matt punt 47 yards to the MICHIGAN14, Anthony, Andrel return 21 yards to the MICHIGAN35, PENALTY MICHIGAN illegal procedure 5 yards to the NORTHERNIL44, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN NORTHERNIL.
Q4 11:18 3rd & 2 at NIU 40 Erin Collins run for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 39
Q4 12:04 2nd & 7 at NIU 35 Erin Collins run for 5 yds to the NoIll 40
Q4 12:42 1st & 10 at NIU 32 Erin Collins run for 3 yds to the NoIll 35