Huff runs for 185 yards, 2 TDs; N. Illinois beats WMU 35-31
Jordan Huff ran for two touchdowns and a career-high 185 yards as Northern Illinois scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to beat Western Michigan 35-31 on Wednesday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Michigan Broncos
31
Northern Illinois Huskies
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | 7 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 31 |
| NIU | 14 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 35 |
Huskie Stadium · 7,732 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | @ Akron Zips | W 42-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | W 23-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Toledo Rockets | L 38-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Central Michigan Chippewas | W 21-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | W 38-7 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:20 31-35
Mitchell Brinkman 26 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Field Goal 10:37 31-28
Josh Grant 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:04 28-28
Jordan Huff 14 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Touchdown 1:36 28-21
Donnie Ernsberger 13 Yd pass from Reece Goddard (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 3:06 21-21
Reece Goddard 7 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 6:22 14-21
Sutton Smith 58 Yd Fumble Return (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Touchdown 12:04 14-14
Jarvion Franklin 2 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 2:34 7-14
Marcus Childers 1 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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Touchdown 4:18 7-7
Keishawn Watson 7 Yd pass from Reece Goddard (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 12:41 0-7
Jordan Huff 31 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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NIU
11 plays, 39 yards, 5:21 · End of Game
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WMU 5:21
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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NIU 6:20
10 plays, 67 yards, 4:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:20 31-35
Mitchell Brinkman 26 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)
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WMU 10:37
8 plays, 84 yards, 3:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:37 31-28
Josh Grant 28 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 14:04
5 plays, 70 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:04 28-28
Jordan Huff 14 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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WMU 1:36
3 plays, 24 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:36 28-21
Donnie Ernsberger 13 Yd pass from Reece Goddard (Josh Grant Kick)
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NIU 2:50
1 play, 0 yards, 0:16 · Fumble
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WMU 3:06
3 plays, 12 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:06 21-21
Reece Goddard 7 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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WMU 4:30
10 plays, 43 yards, 4:01 · Fumble
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NIU 8:31
12 plays, 38 yards, 6:29 · Punt
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NIU
2 plays, -4 yards, 1:02 · End of Half
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WMU 1:02
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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NIU 2:44
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:42 · Punt
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WMU 3:26
7 plays, 33 yards, 2:56 · Downs
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WMU 6:22
1 play, -4 yards, 0:12 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:22 14-21
Sutton Smith 58 Yd Fumble Return (Christian Hagan Kick)
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NIU 6:34
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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WMU 7:54
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:20 · Missed FG
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NIU 10:14
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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WMU 12:04
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:04 14-14
Jarvion Franklin 2 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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WMU
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:34 · Fumble
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NIU 2:34
6 plays, 43 yards, 1:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:34 7-14
Marcus Childers 1 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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WMU 4:18
4 plays, 63 yards, 1:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:18 7-7
Keishawn Watson 7 Yd pass from Reece Goddard (Josh Grant Kick)
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NIU 6:04
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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WMU 7:22
11 plays, 25 yards, 5:19 · Punt
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NIU 12:41
1 play, 31 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:41 0-7
Jordan Huff 31 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
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WMU 12:49
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:11 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
WMU
NIU
17
1st Downs
17
8-17
3rd down efficiency
7-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
321
Total Yards
312
211
Passing
64
15/27
Comp/Att
6/11
7.8
Yards per pass
5.8
110
Rushing
248
44
Rushing Attempts
49
2.5
Yards per rush
5.1
3-35
Penalties
7-65
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
3
0
Interceptions thrown
0
33:02
Possession
26:58
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