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Northern Illinois Huskies 38
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Match Report

Northern Illinois rolls to 38-10 win over Eastern Illinois

Daniel Santacaterina threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns to lead Northern Illinois to a 38-10 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/7/26 vs Western Illinois Leathernecks L 23-44 NCAAF
10/31/26 @ UT Martin Skyhawks W 45-16 NCAAF
10/24/26 vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks L 10-20 NCAAF
10/17/26 vs Lindenwood Lions L 13-20 NCAAF
10/10/26 @ Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs W 21-7 NCAAF
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Team Stats

EIU NIU
16
1st Downs
26
5-17
3rd down efficiency
10-17
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
187
Total Yards
499
127
Passing
269
14/32
Comp/Att
24/35
4.0
Yards per pass
7.7
60
Rushing
230
45
Rushing Attempts
47
1.3
Yards per rush
4.9
8-75
Penalties
15-194
3
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
2
Interceptions thrown
1
30:24
Possession
29:36

Highlights

00:27 Santacaterina to Tears puts Northern Illinois on the board Watch on ESPN 00:29 Mitch Kimble picked off by Mycial Allen Watch on ESPN 00:35 Marcus Jones muscles ahead to extend Northern Illinois' lead Watch on ESPN 00:32 Mykelti Williams intercepts pass off deflection Watch on ESPN

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