NIU rallies from 14-point deficit, tops EMU 30-27 in OT
Marcus Jones had the only touchdown in overtime and Northern Illinois scored on three of its final four drives to rally past Eastern Michigan 30-27 on Thursday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Eastern Michigan Eagles
27
Northern Illinois Huskies
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMU | 0 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
| NIU | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 30 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/26 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | L 7-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Ohio Bobcats | L 20-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Toledo Rockets | L 14-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Akron Zips | W 25-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Massachusetts Minutemen | W 38-14 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:00 27-30
Marcus Jones 9 Yd Run
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Field Goal 0:00 27-24
Paul Fricano 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:57 24-24
Marcus Childers 10 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Touchdown 7:31 24-17
Shane Wimann 5 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Touchdown 13:31 24-10
Bryce Kemp 45 Yd pass from Isaac Holder (Paul Fricano Kick)
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Field Goal 5:49 17-10
Paul Fricano 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:14 14-10
Christian Hagan 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:39 14-7
Jaron Johnson 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Paul Fricano Kick)
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Touchdown 12:37 7-7
Sergio Bailey II 68 Yd pass from Brogan Roback (Paul Fricano Kick)
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Touchdown 12:52 0-7
D.J. Brown 69 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
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NIU
3 plays, 25 yards · Touchdown
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EMU
4 plays, 8 yards · Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:00 27-30
Marcus Jones 9 Yd Run
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Field Goal 0:00 27-24
Paul Fricano 35 Yd Field Goal
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EMU
8 plays, 54 yards, 2:50 · Missed FG
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NIU 2:57
2 plays, 10 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:57 24-24
Marcus Childers 10 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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EMU 3:07
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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NIU 4:10
4 plays, 0 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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EMU 5:26
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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NIU 7:31
7 plays, 74 yards, 2:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:31 24-17
Shane Wimann 5 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
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EMU 9:32
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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NIU 11:56
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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EMU 13:31
1 play, 45 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:31 24-10
Bryce Kemp 45 Yd pass from Isaac Holder (Paul Fricano Kick)
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NIU 13:39
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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EMU 0:11
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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NIU 1:19
7 plays, 21 yards, 2:26 · Downs
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EMU 3:45
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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NIU 4:46
4 plays, 18 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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EMU 5:49
6 plays, 30 yards, 1:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:49 17-10
Paul Fricano 34 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 7:42
2 plays, 26 yards, 0:30 · Fumble
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EMU 8:17
8 plays, 47 yards, 2:49 · Missed FG
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NIU 11:14
10 plays, 64 yards, 3:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:14 14-10
Christian Hagan 25 Yd Field Goal
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EMU
1 play, 6 yards, 0:25 · End of Half
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NIU 0:25
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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EMU 1:26
7 plays, 16 yards, 3:10 · Missed FG
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NIU 4:36
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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EMU 4:39
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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NIU 4:39
5 plays, 7 yards, 2:43 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:39 14-7
Jaron Johnson 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Paul Fricano Kick)
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EMU 7:22
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:36 · Punt
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NIU 9:58
4 plays, 2 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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EMU 12:37
1 play, 68 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:37 7-7
Sergio Bailey II 68 Yd pass from Brogan Roback (Paul Fricano Kick)
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NIU 12:52
3 plays, 91 yards, 0:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:52 0-7
D.J. Brown 69 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Team Stats
EMU
NIU
15
1st Downs
18
5-20
3rd down efficiency
3-17
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
403
Total Yards
392
307
Passing
278
23/45
Comp/Att
23/40
6.8
Yards per pass
7.0
96
Rushing
114
33
Rushing Attempts
36
2.9
Yards per rush
3.2
6-69
Penalties
9-72
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
31:29
Possession
28:31
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