| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 7 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 26 |
| Northern Illinois | 0 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 34 |
Game flow
Northern Illinois won by 8 · 11 scoresLead changes
1
1 time tied
NIU biggest lead
+22
Q3 7:39
BGSU biggest lead
+7
Q1 4:59
Time in front
NIU 65% · BGSU 11%
tied 24% · 38:56 vs 6:46 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Northern Illinois is ahead, below it Bowling Green. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
4:59
TD Christian Sims 4 Yd Run (Nate Needham Kick)6 plays, 36 yds, 3:03 · from NIU 36
BGSU 7–0 NIU2nd quarter
13:13
TD Rocky Lombardi 3 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)13 plays, 63 yds, 6:41 · from NIU 37
BGSU 7–7 NIU8:56
TD Mason Blakemore 17 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)6 plays, 73 yds, 2:45 · from NIU 27
BGSU 7–14 NIU1:50
FG Nate Needham 23 Yd Field Goal 8 plays, 65 yds, 3:04 · from BGSU 30
BGSU 10–14 NIU1:37
TD Trayvon Rudolph 100 Yd Kickoff Return (John Richardson Kick)
BGSU 10–21 NIU0:07
FG Nate Needham 49 Yd Field Goal 10 plays, 28 yds, 1:23 · from BGSU 41
BGSU 24–43 NIU3rd quarter
7:39
FG John Richardson 23 Yd Field Goal 14 plays, 60 yds, 7:21 · from NIU 35
BGSU 24–46 NIU5:09
FG Nate Needham 42 Yd Field Goal 6 plays, 51 yds, 2:30 · from BGSU 25
BGSU 27–46 NIU4th quarter
14:45
FG John Richardson 29 Yd Field Goal 7 plays, 35 yds, 2:36 · from BGSU 46
BGSU 16–34 NIU13:02
FG Nate Needham 42 Yd Field Goal 5 plays, 52 yds, 1:38 · from BGSU 24
BGSU 19–34 NIU6:25
TD Austin Osborne 36 Yd pass from Matt McDonald (Nate Needham Kick)8 plays, 62 yds, 2:59 · from BGSU 38
BGSU 26–34 NIUDrives
NIU 5/11 scoredBGSU 6/12 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | BGSU | BGSU 25 | 8 | 22 | 3:41 | Punt |
| Q1 | 11:19 | NIU | NIU 12 | 7 | 24 | 3:17 | Fumble |
| Q1 | 8:02 | BGSU | NIU 36 | 6 | 36 | 3:03 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 4:54 | NIU | NIU 37 | 13 | 63 | 6:41 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 13:10 | BGSU | BGSU 29 | 3 | 8 | 1:29 | Punt |
| Q2 | 11:41 | NIU | NIU 27 | 6 | 73 | 2:45 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 8:49 | BGSU | BGSU 23 | 5 | 18 | 1:58 | Punt |
| Q2 | 6:51 | NIU | NIU 8 | 4 | 13 | 1:57 | Punt |
| Q2 | 4:54 | BGSU | BGSU 30 | 8 | 65 | 3:04 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 1:30 | BGSU | BGSU 41 | 10 | 28 | 1:23 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 0:07 | NIU | NIU 25 | 1 | -1 | 0:07 | End of Half |
| Q3 | 15:00 | NIU | NIU 35 | 14 | 60 | 7:21 | Field Goal |
Win probability
Northern Illinois 100% · pregame line Northern Illinois −9.0 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McDonald | 16/41 | 235 | 5.7 | 1 | 0 | 35.1 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McDonald | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 0 | 49 |
| Ta'Ron Keith | 11 | 39 | 3.5 | 0 | 7 |
| Jamal Johnson | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Terion Stewart | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 8 |
| Jhaylin Embry | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Jaison Patterson | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Christian Sims | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 |
| Team | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhaylin Embry | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 0 | 54 |
| Austin Osborne | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 1 | 36 |
| Tyrone Broden | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 0 | 44 |
| Levi Gazarek | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 12 |
| Cavon Croom | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 |
| Jaison Patterson | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Ta'Ron Keith | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Needham | 4/4 | 100.0 | 49 | 2/2 | 14 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Naranjo | 4 | 170 | 42.5 | 0 | 2 | 51 |
Biggest plays
NIU +28% Q2 1:37 Richardson,John kickoff 45 yards to the BGS20 Patterson,Jaison return 0 yards to the BGS20, End Of Play PENALTY NIU Offside 5 yards from NIU35 to NIU30. NO PLAY.
BGSU +20% Q1 4:59 Christian Sims run for 4 yds for a TD, (Nate Needham KICK)
NIU +17% Q2 13:13 Rocky Lombardi run for 3 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK)
NIU +16% Q1 4:54 Mason Lawler kickoff for 50 yds , Messiah Travis return for 22 yds to the NoIll 37
BGSU +15% Q2 13:10 John Richardson kickoff for 36 yds , Anthony Hawkins return for no gain to the BwGrn 29
Team stats
| Stat | BGSU | NIU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-16 | 3-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 396 | 357 |
| Passing | 235 | 38 |
| Comp/Att | 16/41 | 4/8 |
| Yards per pass | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| Rushing | 161 | 319 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 59 |
| Yards per rush | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Penalties | 7-55 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 25:19 | 34:41 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:00 3rd & 2 at BGSU 46 Matt McDonald pass complete to Jhaylin Embry for 4 yds to the 50 yard line
Q4 1:02 2nd & 8 at BGSU 40 Matt McDonald pass complete to Austin Osborne for 6 yds to the BwGrn 46
Q4 1:02 1st & 20 at BGSU 28 Matt McDonald pass complete to Levi Gazarek for 12 yds to the BwGrn 40
Q4 1:02 1st & 10 at BGSU 38 McDonald,Matt pass complete to Keith,Taron for 3 yards to the BGS41 (Thomas,Dillon) PENALTY BGS Holding 10 yards from BGS38 to BGS28. NO PLAY.
Q4 1:02 2nd & 10 at BGSU 20 Matt McDonald pass complete to Cavon Croom for 18 yds to the BwGrn 38 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:02 1st & 10 at BGSU 20 Matt McDonald pass incomplete to Cavon Croom
Q4 1:02 4th & 8 at 50 Rocky Lombardi punt for 50 yds for a touchback
Q4 1:09 Timeout NORTHERNIL, clock 01:09
Q4 2:03 3rd & 14 at NIU 44 Clint Ratkovich run for 6 yds to the 50 yard line
Q4 2:03 Timeout BOWLING GREEN, clock 02:03
Q4 2:07 2nd & 13 at NIU 45 Jay Ducker run for 1 yd to the NoIll 44
Q4 2:07 Timeout BOWLING GREEN, clock 02:07
Q4 2:11 1st & 10 at NIU 48 Rocky Lombardi run for 3 yds to the NoIll 45
Q4 2:11 4th & 17 at NIU 48 Matt McDonald pass incomplete to Jhaylin Embry
Q4 2:15 Timeout BOWLING GREEN, clock 02:15
Q4 3:26 3rd & 10 at NIU 41 Matt McDonald sacked by James Ester for a loss of 7 yards to the NoIll 48
Q4 3:26 2nd & 10 at NIU 41 Matt McDonald pass incomplete
Q4 3:26 1st & 10 at NIU 41 Matt McDonald pass incomplete to Austin Osborne
Q4 3:26 2nd & 1 at BGSU 49 Matt McDonald pass complete to Austin Osborne for 10 yds to the NoIll 41 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:26 1st & 10 at BGSU 40 Jhaylin Embry run for 9 yds to the BwGrn 49
Q4 3:26 4th & 6 at NIU 32 Matt Ference punt for 34 yds , Jhaylin Embry returns for 6 yds to the BwGrn 40
Q4 6:17 3rd & 7 at NIU 31 Jay Ducker run for 1 yd to the NoIll 32
Q4 6:17 2nd & 13 at NIU 25 Jay Ducker run for 6 yds to the NoIll 31
Q4 6:17 2nd & 8 at NIU 30 PENALTY NIU False Start 5 yards from NIU30 to NIU25. NO PLAY.