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Northern Illinois Huskies 20
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Match Report

Late FG lifts Boston College past N. Illinois 23-20

Anthony Brown threw for two touchdowns in his first career start and Colton Lichtenberg's 37-yard field goal with 2:13 to play lifted Boston College past Northern Illinois 23-20 in a season opener on Friday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/7/26 vs Florida State Seminoles L 24-31 NCAAF
10/31/26 @ Duke Blue Devils L 2-47 NCAAF
10/24/26 @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets W 49-27 NCAAF
10/17/26 vs Pittsburgh Panthers W 27-21 NCAAF
10/3/26 @ SMU Mustangs L 16-25 NCAAF
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Team Stats

BC NIU
21
1st Downs
18
9-24
3rd down efficiency
2-15
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
339
Total Yards
367
191
Passing
203
26/42
Comp/Att
16/39
4.5
Yards per pass
5.2
148
Rushing
164
50
Rushing Attempts
35
3.0
Yards per rush
4.7
8-79
Penalties
8-70
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
33:39
Possession
26:21

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