Northern Illinois beats Kent State 31-21
Joel Bouagnon ran for two touchdowns, Daniel Santacaterina and Jordan Huff each ran for scores, and Northern Illinois beat Kent State 31-21 in Friday's season finale for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northern Illinois Huskies
31
Kent State Golden Flashes
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 7 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 31 |
| KENT | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium · 4,450 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ San José State Spartans | L 19-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ UNLV Rebels | L 24-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | L 21-56 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Wyoming Cowboys | L 23-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Air Force Falcons | L 7-28 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:05 31-21
Brice Fackler 10 Yd pass from George Bollas (Shane Hynes Kick)
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Touchdown 8:49 31-14
Joel Bouagnon 2 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Touchdown 14:34 24-14
Joel Bouagnon 9 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Field Goal 1:03 17-14
Christian Hagan 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:14 14-14
Ernest Calhoun 57 Yd pass from George Bollas (Shane Hynes Kick)
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Touchdown 9:51 14-7
Jordan Huff 1 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Touchdown 9:03 7-7
George Bollas 85 Yd Run (Shane Hynes Kick)
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Touchdown 1:34 7-0
Daniel Santacaterina 3 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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NIU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:34 · END OF HALF
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KENT 0:34
6 plays, 26 yards, 0:55 · INTERCEPTION
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NIU 1:29
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:36 · PUNT
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KENT 2:05
12 plays, 85 yards, 2:46 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 2:05 31-21
Brice Fackler 10 Yd pass from George Bollas (Shane Hynes Kick)
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NIU 4:51
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:53 · PUNT
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KENT 7:44
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:59 · PUNT
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NIU 8:49
11 plays, 63 yards, 4:25 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 8:49 31-14
Joel Bouagnon 2 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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KENT 13:14
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:20 · PUNT
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NIU 14:34
2 plays, 40 yards, 0:17 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 14:34 24-14
Joel Bouagnon 9 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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KENT 14:51
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:07 · PUNT
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NIU 1:03
7 plays, 56 yards, 3:05 · FIELD GOAL
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Field Goal 1:03 17-14
Christian Hagan 34 Yd Field Goal
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KENT 4:14
2 plays, 57 yards, 0:18 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 4:14 14-14
Ernest Calhoun 57 Yd pass from George Bollas (Shane Hynes Kick)
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NIU 4:32
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:46 · PUNT
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KENT 5:18
9 plays, 74 yards, 4:28 · MISSED FG
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NIU 9:51
4 plays, 60 yards, 1:05 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 9:51 14-7
Jordan Huff 1 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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KENT 10:56
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:38 · PUNT
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NIU 12:34
5 plays, 29 yards, 2:20 · PUNT
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NIU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:04 · END OF HALF
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KENT 0:04
5 plays, 21 yards, 0:42 · MISSED FG
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NIU 0:46
4 plays, 21 yards, 0:36 · INTERCEPTION
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KENT 1:22
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:39 · PUNT
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NIU 3:01
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:21 · PUNT
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KENT 5:22
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:54 · PUNT
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NIU 6:16
8 plays, 31 yards, 2:39 · PUNT
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KENT 9:03
2 plays, 81 yards, 0:50 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 9:03 7-7
George Bollas 85 Yd Run (Shane Hynes Kick)
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NIU 9:53
8 plays, 38 yards, 2:19 · FUMBLE
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KENT 12:12
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:53 · PUNT
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NIU 13:05
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:55 · PUNT
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KENT
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:28 · PUNT
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NIU 1:34
16 plays, 93 yards, 6:06 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 1:34 7-0
Daniel Santacaterina 3 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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KENT 7:40
4 plays, 37 yards, 1:45 · PUNT
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NIU 9:25
7 plays, 24 yards, 3:01 · PUNT
Showing the last 40 of 41 events.
Team Stats
NIU
KENT
27
1st Downs
15
7-17
3rd down efficiency
4-16
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
473
Total Yards
391
258
Passing
203
13/23
Comp/Att
14/37
11.2
Yards per pass
5.5
215
Rushing
188
71
Rushing Attempts
29
3.0
Yards per rush
6.5
4-45
Penalties
6-57
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
35:22
Possession
24:38
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