Central Michigan rolls past Northern Illinois, 48-10
Quinten Dormady threw for three touchdowns as Central Michigan built a big first-half lead and finished off Northern Illinois, 48-10 on Saturday afternoon.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northern Illinois Huskies
10
Central Michigan Chippewas
48
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| CMU | 21 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 48 |
Kelly/Shorts Stadium · 10,438 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 10:13 10-48
Ryan Tice 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:20 10-45
Jonathan Ward 3 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Touchdown 0:49 10-38
Tyrone Scott 16 Yd pass from Quinten Dormady (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Touchdown 4:59 10-31
Tony Poljan 39 Yd pass from Quinten Dormady (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Touchdown 10:48 10-24
Spencer Tears 9 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick)
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Field Goal 12:00 3-24
Ryan Tice 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:51 3-21
Kobe Lewis 16 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Field Goal 2:51 3-14
John Richardson 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:34 0-14
Tommy Lazzaro 3 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Touchdown 10:37 0-7
Kalil Pimpleton 14 Yd pass from Quinten Dormady (Ryan Tice Kick)
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NIU
2 plays, 5 yards, 1:17 · End of Game
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CMU 1:17
7 plays, 83 yards, 3:40 · Downs
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NIU 4:57
8 plays, 24 yards, 5:16 · Punt
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CMU 10:13
7 plays, 14 yards, 3:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:13 10-48
Ryan Tice 31 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 14:09
1 play, 2 yards, 0:11 · Fumble
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CMU 14:20
9 plays, 53 yards, 4:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:20 10-45
Jonathan Ward 3 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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NIU 3:52
5 plays, 42 yards, 1:20 · Interception
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CMU 5:12
5 plays, 41 yards, 2:06 · Missed FG
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NIU 7:18
3 plays, 44 yards, 0:34 · Interception
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CMU 7:52
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:22 · Missed FG
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NIU 9:14
9 plays, 21 yards, 4:18 · Interception
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CMU 13:32
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:20 · Missed FG
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CMU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:09 · End of Half
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NIU 0:09
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:40 · Punt
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CMU 0:49
8 plays, 66 yards, 2:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:49 10-38
Tyrone Scott 16 Yd pass from Quinten Dormady (Ryan Tice Kick)
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NIU 3:15
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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CMU 4:59
6 plays, 77 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:59 10-31
Tony Poljan 39 Yd pass from Quinten Dormady (Ryan Tice Kick)
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NIU 7:29
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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CMU 8:41
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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NIU 10:48
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:48 10-24
Spencer Tears 9 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick)
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CMU 12:00
6 plays, 22 yards, 2:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:00 3-24
Ryan Tice 32 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 14:55
3 plays, -20 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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CMU 0:51
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:51 3-21
Kobe Lewis 16 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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NIU 2:51
8 plays, 60 yards, 3:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:51 3-14
John Richardson 33 Yd Field Goal
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CMU 6:34
6 plays, 78 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:34 0-14
Tommy Lazzaro 3 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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NIU 8:36
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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CMU 10:37
7 plays, 61 yards, 2:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:37 0-7
Kalil Pimpleton 14 Yd pass from Quinten Dormady (Ryan Tice Kick)
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NIU 13:25
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:35 · Punt
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
NIU
CMU
13
1st Downs
24
1-12
3rd down efficiency
8-15
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
251
Total Yards
615
229
Passing
288
19/31
Comp/Att
18/25
7.4
Yards per pass
11.5
22
Rushing
327
25
Rushing Attempts
50
0.9
Yards per rush
6.5
1-5
Penalties
5-53
4
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
0
25:59
Possession
34:01
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