Francois throws 2 TD passes as Seminoles hold off NIU 37-19
Deondre Francois threw for a season-high 352 yards and two touchdown passes as Florida State used an efficient first-half offense en route to a 37-19 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northern Illinois Huskies
19
Florida State Seminoles
37
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 19 |
| FSU | 14 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 37 |
Doak Campbell Stadium · 65,633 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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:12 19-37
Amir Rasul 7 Yd Run (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 8:01 19-30
Marcus Childers 11 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 10:13 13-30
Tamorrion Terry 78 Yd pass from Deondre Francois (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 2:48 13-23
D.J. Brown 66 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 4:27 7-23
Ricky Aguayo 42 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 7-20
Ricky Aguayo 50 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:58 7-17
Ricky Aguayo 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:01 7-14
Jauan Wesley 20 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Andrew Gantz Kick)
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Touchdown 5:13 0-14
Cam Akers 7 Yd Run (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 9:53 0-7
Jacques Patrick 8 Yd pass from Deondre Francois (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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NIU
1 play, -7 yards, 0:12 · End of Game
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FSU 0:12
6 plays, 28 yards, 3:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:12 19-37
Amir Rasul 7 Yd Run (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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NIU 3:53
8 plays, 17 yards, 1:55 · Downs
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FSU 5:48
6 plays, 22 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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NIU 8:01
4 plays, 37 yards, 1:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:01 19-30
Marcus Childers 11 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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FSU 9:08
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:15 · Interception
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NIU 9:23
5 plays, 32 yards, 0:44 · Downs
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FSU 10:13
2 plays, 80 yards, 0:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:13 13-30
Tamorrion Terry 78 Yd pass from Deondre Francois (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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NIU 10:50
5 plays, 12 yards, 1:45 · Missed FG
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FSU 12:35
2 plays, -15 yards, 0:55 · Fumble
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NIU 13:30
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:56 · Punt
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FSU 14:26
6 plays, 10 yards, 3:16 · Punt
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NIU 2:48
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:48 13-23
D.J. Brown 66 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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FSU 4:27
9 plays, 55 yards, 4:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:27 7-23
Ricky Aguayo 42 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 8:33
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:25 · Punt
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FSU 11:58
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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NIU 13:20
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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FSU 15:00
10 plays, 26 yards, 2:04 · Field Goal
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NIU 2:04
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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FSU 3:58
6 plays, 40 yards, 2:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 7-20
Ricky Aguayo 50 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:58 7-17
Ricky Aguayo 42 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 6:01
3 plays, 23 yards, 0:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:01 7-14
Jauan Wesley 20 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Andrew Gantz Kick)
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FSU 6:50
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:52 · Fumble
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NIU 9:42
8 plays, 24 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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FSU 12:22
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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NIU 14:42
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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FSU 0:52
8 plays, 35 yards, 3:35 · Fumble
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NIU 4:27
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:46 · Punt
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FSU 5:13
8 plays, 70 yards, 2:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:13 0-14
Cam Akers 7 Yd Run (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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NIU 8:08
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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FSU 9:53
13 plays, 75 yards, 5:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:53 0-7
Jacques Patrick 8 Yd pass from Deondre Francois (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Team Stats
NIU
FSU
13
1st Downs
23
4-15
3rd down efficiency
9-17
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
221
Total Yards
473
215
Passing
352
20/41
Comp/Att
23/32
5.2
Yards per pass
11.0
6
Rushing
121
20
Rushing Attempts
57
0.3
Yards per rush
2.1
3-15
Penalties
9-60
0
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
3
0
Interceptions thrown
1
22:33
Possession
37:27
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