Childers leads way for N. Illinois over Bowling Green 48-17
Marcus Childers threw for 239 yards and three touchdowns and added 73 yards rushing and Northern Illinois beat Bowling Green 48-17 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northern Illinois Huskies
48
Bowling Green Falcons
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 14 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 48 |
| BGSU | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
Doyt L. Perry Stadium · 12,092 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 0:50 48-17
Jauan Wesley 9 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Touchdown 4:54 41-17
Grant Loy 2 Yd Run (Jake Suder Kick)
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Field Goal 2:04 41-10
Jake Suder 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:20 41-7
Christian Hagan 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:55 38-7
Sutton Smith 16 Yd Fumble Return (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 31-7
Christian Hagan 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:19 28-7
Chad Beebe 73 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Touchdown 7:33 21-7
Spencer Tears 15 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Touchdown 0:38 14-7
Quintin Morris 11 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jake Suder Kick)
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Touchdown 3:33 14-0
Shane Wimann 8 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Touchdown 11:47 7-0
Tommy Mister 30 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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BGSU
3 plays, 19 yards, 0:50 · End of Game
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NIU 0:50
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:50 48-17
Jauan Wesley 9 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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BGSU 4:54
10 plays, 67 yards, 4:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:54 41-17
Grant Loy 2 Yd Run (Jake Suder Kick)
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NIU 9:36
6 plays, 31 yards, 3:06 · Downs
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BGSU 12:42
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:05 · Missed FG
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NIU 13:47
9 plays, 30 yards, 3:08 · Fumble
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BGSU 2:04
12 plays, 58 yards, 4:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:04 41-10
Jake Suder 34 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 6:20
9 plays, 54 yards, 4:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:20 41-7
Christian Hagan 32 Yd Field Goal
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BGSU 10:29
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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BGSU 11:55
1 play, -4 yards, 0:06 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:55 38-7
Sutton Smith 16 Yd Fumble Return (Christian Hagan Kick)
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NIU 12:01
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:25 · Punt
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BGSU 13:26
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:34 · Fumble
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NIU 15:00
9 plays, 48 yards, 1:17 · Field Goal
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BGSU 1:17
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:02 · Interception
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NIU 2:19
6 plays, 95 yards, 2:42 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 31-7
Christian Hagan 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:19 28-7
Chad Beebe 73 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
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BGSU 5:01
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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NIU 7:33
9 plays, 47 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:33 21-7
Spencer Tears 15 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
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BGSU 10:48
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:45 · Interception
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NIU 11:33
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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BGSU 12:43
1 play, -15 yards, 0:17 · Interception
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NIU 13:00
10 plays, 35 yards, 2:38 · Downs
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BGSU 0:38
9 plays, 77 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:38 14-7
Quintin Morris 11 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jake Suder Kick)
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NIU 3:33
8 plays, 70 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:33 14-0
Shane Wimann 8 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
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BGSU 6:54
4 plays, 9 yards, 0:56 · Downs
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NIU 7:50
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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BGSU 9:01
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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NIU 11:47
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:47 7-0
Tommy Mister 30 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
NIU
BGSU
29
1st Downs
18
13-21
3rd down efficiency
5-12
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
577
Total Yards
367
239
Passing
175
21/34
Comp/Att
13/23
7.0
Yards per pass
7.6
338
Rushing
192
55
Rushing Attempts
44
6.1
Yards per rush
4.4
6-39
Penalties
6-53
1
Turnovers
5
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
3
34:48
Possession
25:12
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