Late TD lifts Western Michigan over Northern Illinois 28-21
Jamauri Bogan rushed for 63 yards and two touchdowns and Western Michigan held off Northern Illinois 28-21 on Tuesday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northern Illinois Huskies
21
Western Michigan Broncos
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
| WMU | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
Waldo Stadium · 18,278 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 1:36 21-28
Jamauri Bogan 1 Yd Run (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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Touchdown 0:28 21-21
Sutton Smith 85 Yd Fumble Return (Andrew Gantz Kick)
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Touchdown 1:28 14-21
Kaleb Eleby 2 Yd Run (Kaleb Eleby Pass to Jayden Reed for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 9:44 14-13
Marcus Childers 1 Yd Run (Andrew Gantz Kick)
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Field Goal 4:52 7-13
Gavin Peddie 42 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:16 7-10
Gavin Peddie 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:05 7-7
Spencer Tears 58 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Andrew Gantz Kick)
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Touchdown 12:01 0-7
Jamauri Bogan 2 Yd Run (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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WMU
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:21 · End of Game
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NIU 1:21
1 play, 0 yards, 0:15 · Interception
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WMU 1:36
14 plays, 83 yards, 5:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:36 21-28
Jamauri Bogan 1 Yd Run (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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NIU 7:32
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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WMU 9:10
5 plays, 6 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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NIU 12:01
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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WMU 14:03
4 plays, 32 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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WMU 0:28
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:52 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:28 21-21
Sutton Smith 85 Yd Fumble Return (Andrew Gantz Kick)
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NIU 1:20
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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WMU 1:28
9 plays, 87 yards, 3:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:28 14-21
Kaleb Eleby 2 Yd Run (Kaleb Eleby Pass to Jayden Reed for Two-Point Conversion)
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NIU 5:21
9 plays, 44 yards, 3:23 · Punt
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WMU 8:44
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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NIU 9:44
16 plays, 82 yards, 5:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:44 14-13
Marcus Childers 1 Yd Run (Andrew Gantz Kick)
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WMU
4 plays, 27 yards, 0:53 · End of Half
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NIU 0:53
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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WMU 1:38
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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NIU 2:46
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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WMU 4:52
9 plays, 28 yards, 4:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:52 7-13
Gavin Peddie 42 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 8:58
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:11 · Punt
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WMU 10:16
9 plays, 44 yards, 3:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:16 7-10
Gavin Peddie 45 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 14:12
10 plays, 51 yards, 3:05 · Downs
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WMU 2:17
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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NIU 5:05
6 plays, 80 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:05 7-7
Spencer Tears 58 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Andrew Gantz Kick)
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WMU 7:20
4 plays, 0 yards, 1:55 · Missed FG
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NIU 9:15
6 plays, -4 yards, 2:46 · Fumble
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WMU 12:01
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:01 0-7
Jamauri Bogan 2 Yd Run (Gavin Peddie Kick)
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
NIU
WMU
16
1st Downs
22
7-15
3rd down efficiency
8-18
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
262
Total Yards
379
156
Passing
285
14/21
Comp/Att
19/35
7.4
Yards per pass
8.1
106
Rushing
94
43
Rushing Attempts
46
2.5
Yards per rush
2.0
5-45
Penalties
2-10
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
24:57
Possession
35:03
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