| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 39 |
| Central Michigan | 14 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 38 |
Game flow
Northern Illinois won by 1 · 13 scoresLead changes
3
1 time tied
CMU biggest lead
+18
Q2 4:59
NIU biggest lead
+1
Q4 10:47
Time in front
CMU 82% · NIU 9%
tied 8% · 49:19 vs 5:40 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Central Michigan is ahead, below it Northern Illinois. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
13:44
TD Lew Nichols III 66 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)3 plays, 89 yds, 1:12 · from CMU 11
NIU 0–7 CMU7:48
TD Tyrice Richie 21 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Kanon Woodill Kick)12 plays, 75 yds, 5:56 · from NIU 25
NIU 7–7 CMU4:03
TD Lew Nichols III 1 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)10 plays, 70 yds, 3:39 · from CMU 30
NIU 7–14 CMU2nd quarter
14:02
FG Kanon Woodill 26 Yd Field Goal 10 plays, 76 yds, 4:55 · from NIU 17
NIU 10–14 CMU13:16
TD Kalil Pimpleton 72 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder Kick)3 plays, 72 yds, 0:41 · from CMU 28
NIU 10–21 CMU4:59
TD JaCorey Sullivan 22 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder Kick)8 plays, 49 yds, 2:32 · from NIU 49
NIU 10–28 CMU0:33
TD Trayvon Rudolph 15 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Tristen Tewes Pass to Trayvon Rudolph for Two-Point Conversion)11 plays, 51 yds, 4:20 · from NIU 21
NIU 18–28 CMU3rd quarter
9:53
TD Joel Wilson 4 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder Kick)7 plays, 45 yds, 2:35 · from NIU 45
NIU 18–35 CMU9:43
TD Trayvon Rudolph 75 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Miles Joiner Pass to Rocky Lombardi for Two-Point Conversion)1 play, 75 yds, 0:10 · from NIU 25
NIU 24–35 CMU0:55
FG Kanon Woodill 24 Yd Field Goal 14 plays, 50 yds, 7:19 · from NIU 44
NIU 29–35 CMU4th quarter
10:47
TD Clint Ratkovich 1 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)6 plays, 79 yds, 2:55 · from NIU 21
NIU 36–35 CMU6:01
FG Marshall Meeder 38 Yd Field Goal 11 plays, 56 yds, 4:44 · from CMU 24
NIU 36–38 CMU0:54
FG Kanon Woodill 26 Yd Field Goal 12 plays, 62 yds, 5:02 · from NIU 30
NIU 39–38 CMUDrives
CMU 6/11 scoredNIU 7/11 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 14:56 | CMU | CMU 11 | 3 | 89 | 1:12 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 13:44 | NIU | NIU 25 | 12 | 75 | 5:56 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 7:42 | CMU | CMU 30 | 10 | 70 | 3:39 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 3:57 | NIU | NIU 17 | 10 | 76 | 4:55 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 13:57 | CMU | CMU 28 | 3 | 72 | 0:41 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 13:16 | NIU | NIU 35 | 4 | 13 | 1:17 | Punt |
| Q2 | 11:59 | CMU | CMU 11 | 6 | 39 | 3:05 | Punt |
| Q2 | 8:54 | NIU | NIU 8 | 3 | 4 | 1:23 | Punt |
| Q2 | 7:31 | CMU | NIU 49 | 8 | 49 | 2:32 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 4:53 | NIU | NIU 21 | 11 | 51 | 4:20 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 0:27 | CMU | CMU 23 | 5 | 32 | 0:27 | End of Half |
| Q3 | 15:00 | NIU | NIU 25 | 5 | 20 | 2:32 | Downs |
Win probability
Northern Illinois 100% · pregame line Central Michigan −6.0 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Lombardi | 17/27 | 348 | 12.9 | 3 | 0 | 90.4 |
| Clint Ratkovich | 1/1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Ducker | 31 | 183 | 5.9 | 0 | 27 |
| Mason King | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 11 |
| Trayvon Rudolph | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Clint Ratkovich | 6 | 6 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rocky Lombardi | 6 | 5 | 0.8 | 0 | 6 |
| Team | 2 | -15 | -7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayvon Rudolph | 6 | 160 | 26.7 | 2 | 75 |
| Tyrice Richie | 8 | 147 | 18.4 | 1 | 50 |
| Miles Joiner | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 28 |
| Messiah Travis | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanon Woodill | 3/3 | 100.0 | 26 | 2/2 | 11 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ference | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 0 | 1 | 41 |
Biggest plays
NIU +98% Q4 0:03 PENALTY NIU UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Taylor,Demond) NIU UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct 28 yards from NIU42 to NIU14. NO PLAY.
CMU +60% Q4 0:48 Kanon Woodill kickoff for 56 yds , Marion Lukes return for 17 yds to the CMich 26
NIU +39% Q4 10:47 Clint Ratkovich 1 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)
CMU +34% Q4 10:45 Kanon Woodill kickoff for 45 yds , Kumehnnu Gwilly return for 4 yds to the CMich 24
NIU +30% Q4 5:56 Josh Rolston kickoff for 57 yds , Trayvon Rudolph return for 22 yds to the NoIll 30
Team stats
| Stat | NIU | CMU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 25 | 25 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-17 | 5-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 4-5 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 548 | 500 |
| Passing | 351 | 311 |
| Comp/Att | 18/28 | 26/42 |
| Yards per pass | 12.5 | 7.4 |
| Rushing | 197 | 189 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 29 |
| Yards per rush | 4.0 | 6.5 |
| Penalties | 6-63 | 4-25 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 36:09 | 23:51 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:00 2nd & 38 at NIU 14 run for no gain to the NoIll 14
Q4 0:03 1st & 10 at NIU 42 PENALTY NIU UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Taylor,Demond) NIU UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct 28 yards from NIU42 to NIU14. NO PLAY.
Q4 0:03 4th & 7 at NIU 22 Luke Elzinga run for 20 yds to the NoIll 42
Q4 0:48 3rd & 10 at NIU 25 Daniel Richardson pass complete to Joel Wilson for 3 yds to the NoIll 22
Q4 0:48 2nd & 10 at NIU 25 Daniel Richardson pass incomplete to Joel Wilson
Q4 0:48 1st & 10 at NIU 25 Daniel Richardson pass incomplete
Q4 0:48 4th & 10 at NIU 47 Daniel Richardson pass complete to Dallas Dixon for 22 yds to the NoIll 25 for a 1ST down
Q4 0:48 3rd & 10 at NIU 47 Daniel Richardson pass incomplete to Joel Wilson
Q4 0:48 2nd & 10 at NIU 47 Daniel Richardson pass incomplete to Lew Nichols III
Q4 0:48 1st & 10 at NIU 47 Daniel Richardson pass incomplete
Q4 0:48 2nd & 10 at CMU 41 Daniel Richardson pass complete to Kalil Pimpleton for 12 yds to the NoIll 47 for a 1ST down
Q4 0:48 1st & 10 at CMU 41 Daniel Richardson pass incomplete
Q4 0:48 1st & 10 at CMU 26 Daniel Richardson pass complete to Lew Nichols III for 15 yds to the CMich 41 for a 1ST down
Q4 0:48 Kanon Woodill kickoff for 56 yds , Marion Lukes return for 17 yds to the CMich 26
Q4 0:54 4th & 1 at CMU 8 Kanon Woodill 26 Yd Field Goal
Q4 0:57 Timeout NORTHERNIL, clock 00:57
Q4 1:44 3rd & 4 at CMU 11 Jay Ducker run for 3 yds to the CMich 8
Q4 1:44 Timeout CENTRAL MICH, clock 01:44
Q4 1:47 2nd & 7 at CMU 14 Jay Ducker run for 3 yds to the CMich 11
Q4 1:47 Timeout CENTRAL MICH, clock 01:47
Q4 1:50 1st & 10 at CMU 17 Jay Ducker run for 3 yds to the CMich 14
Q4 1:50 Timeout CENTRAL MICH, clock 01:50
Q4 2:31 1st & 10 at CMU 43 Jay Ducker run for 26 yds to the CMich 17 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:31 4th & 1 at 50 Trayvon Rudolph run for 7 yds to the CMich 43 for a 1ST down