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Northern Illinois Huskies 24
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Match Report

Northern Illinois renews rivalry, beats Illinois State 24-10

Ross Bowers threw a pair of touchdown passes to Tyrice Ritchie, including a 66-yard fourth-quarter bomb to put the Huskies on top for good, and Thomas Hammock won his coaching debut at his alma mater as Northern Illinois knocked off Illinois State,...

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/7/26 @ North Dakota Fighting Hawks L 21-49 NCAAF
10/31/26 vs Murray State Racers W 35-14 NCAAF
10/24/26 vs Indiana State Sycamores W 17-10 NCAAF
10/17/26 @ Southern Illinois Salukis W 35-14 NCAAF
10/3/26 vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits L 14-31 NCAAF
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Team Stats

ILST NIU
14
1st Downs
17
1-14
3rd down efficiency
3-15
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
238
Total Yards
389
187
Passing
299
14/32
Comp/Att
20/33
5.8
Yards per pass
9.1
51
Rushing
90
28
Rushing Attempts
35
1.8
Yards per rush
2.6
4-36
Penalties
8-86
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
26:46
Possession
33:14

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