Game-ending FG lifts N. Illinois to a 39-36 win over Ohio
John Richardson booted a field goal as time expired to give Northern Illinois a 39-36 victory over Ohio on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northern Illinois Huskies
39
Ohio Bobcats
36
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 10 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 39 |
| OHIO | 7 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 36 |
Peden Stadium · 18,019 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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Field Goal 0:00 39-36
John Richardson 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:38 36-36
Shane Hooks 47 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 5:15 36-29
Tre Harbison 3 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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Touchdown 8:25 29-29
Ryan Luehrman 8 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Julian Ross Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 12:08 29-21
Tyrice Richie 30 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick)
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Touchdown 3:13 22-21
Tre Harbison 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 9:44 16-21
Tre Harbison 4 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 3:36 10-21
Austen Pleasants 2 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 12:14 10-14
Nathan Rourke 2 Yd pass from DL Knock (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Field Goal 5:49 10-7
John Richardson 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:06 7-7
Nathan Rourke 8 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 12:53 7-0
Adam Buirge 3 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (John Richardson Kick)
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NIU
9 plays, 56 yards, 3:38 · Field Goal
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OHIO 3:38
4 plays, 76 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 39-36
John Richardson 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:38 36-36
Shane Hooks 47 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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NIU 5:15
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:15 36-29
Tre Harbison 3 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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OHIO 8:25
8 plays, 73 yards, 3:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:25 29-29
Ryan Luehrman 8 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Julian Ross Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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NIU 12:08
6 plays, 63 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:08 29-21
Tyrice Richie 30 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick)
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OHIO 14:53
7 plays, 33 yards, 3:12 · Downs
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NIU 3:13
13 plays, 76 yards, 5:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:13 22-21
Tre Harbison 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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OHIO 9:10
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:27 · Punt
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NIU 9:44
3 plays, 92 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:44 16-21
Tre Harbison 4 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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OHIO 11:09
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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NIU 13:31
5 plays, 25 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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NIU
11 plays, 44 yards, 3:36 · Missed FG
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OHIO 3:36
6 plays, 30 yards, 3:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:36 10-21
Austen Pleasants 2 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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NIU 6:50
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:48 · Interception
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OHIO 7:38
6 plays, 35 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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NIU 10:21
5 plays, 49 yards, 1:53 · Missed FG
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OHIO 12:14
13 plays, 59 yards, 5:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:14 10-14
Nathan Rourke 2 Yd pass from DL Knock (Louie Zervos Kick)
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NIU 2:53
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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OHIO 4:50
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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NIU 5:49
9 plays, 42 yards, 2:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:49 10-7
John Richardson 51 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 8:06
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:06 7-7
Nathan Rourke 8 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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OHIO 12:53
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:07 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:53 7-0
Adam Buirge 3 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (John Richardson Kick)
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
NIU
OHIO
22
1st Downs
24
10-16
3rd down efficiency
6-12
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
510
Total Yards
438
341
Passing
260
24/40
Comp/Att
20/33
8.5
Yards per pass
7.9
169
Rushing
178
31
Rushing Attempts
34
5.5
Yards per rush
5.2
3-11
Penalties
6-70
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
28:55
Possession
31:05
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