Kent State scores 31 points in 2nd quarter, beats NIU 52-47
— Dustin Crum passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two scores, and Kent State used a 31-point second quarter to beat Northern Illinois 52-47 on Wednesday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northern Illinois Huskies
47
Kent State Golden Flashes
52
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 7 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 47 |
| KENT | 0 | 31 | 14 | 7 | 52 |
Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium · 6,076 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 5:07 47-52
Clint Ratkovich 1 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)
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Touchdown 7:17 40-52
Marquez Cooper 36 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick)
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Touchdown 8:00 40-45
Clint Ratkovich 5 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)
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Touchdown 14:19 33-45
Jay Ducker 30 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 2:10 27-45
Nykeim Johnson 36 Yd pass from Dustin Crum (Andrew Glass Kick)
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Touchdown 8:32 27-38
Trayvon Rudolph 34 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 13:05 21-38
Nykeim Johnson 14 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick)
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Touchdown 0:38 21-31
Kris Leach 4 Yd pass from Dustin Crum (Andrew Glass Kick)
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Touchdown 2:21 21-24
Dustin Crum 39 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick)
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Touchdown 3:35 21-17
Jay Ducker 5 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:03 14-17
Marquez Cooper 27 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick)
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Touchdown 8:45 14-10
Dustin Crum 8 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick)
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Touchdown 9:49 14-3
Trayvon Rudolph 75 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (John Richardson Kick)
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Field Goal 10:01 7-3
Andrew Glass 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:21 7-0
Trayvon Rudolph 36 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (John Richardson Kick)
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KENT
11 plays, 87 yards, 5:06 · End of Game
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NIU 5:07
11 plays, 70 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:07 47-52
Clint Ratkovich 1 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)
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KENT 7:17
3 plays, 63 yards, 0:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:17 40-52
Marquez Cooper 36 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick)
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NIU 8:00
10 plays, 74 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:00 40-45
Clint Ratkovich 5 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)
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KENT 10:35
6 plays, 21 yards, 3:38 · Punt
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NIU 14:19
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:19 33-45
Jay Ducker 30 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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KENT 2:10
6 plays, 65 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:10 27-45
Nykeim Johnson 36 Yd pass from Dustin Crum (Andrew Glass Kick)
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NIU 4:06
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:56 · Punt
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KENT 7:02
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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NIU 8:32
11 plays, 56 yards, 4:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:32 27-38
Trayvon Rudolph 34 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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KENT 13:05
8 plays, 69 yards, 1:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:05 21-38
Nykeim Johnson 14 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick)
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NIU
7 plays, 42 yards, 0:38 · Field Goal
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KENT 0:38
7 plays, 65 yards, 1:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:38 21-31
Kris Leach 4 Yd pass from Dustin Crum (Andrew Glass Kick)
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NIU 1:40
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:41 · Punt
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KENT 2:21
4 plays, 63 yards, 1:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:21 21-24
Dustin Crum 39 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick)
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NIU 3:35
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:35 21-17
Jay Ducker 5 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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KENT 7:03
3 plays, 49 yards, 0:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:03 14-17
Marquez Cooper 27 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick)
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NIU 7:49
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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KENT 8:45
5 plays, 66 yards, 0:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:45 14-10
Dustin Crum 8 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick)
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NIU 9:49
1 play, 75 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:49 14-3
Trayvon Rudolph 75 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (John Richardson Kick)
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KENT 10:01
7 plays, 56 yards, 1:38 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:01 7-3
Andrew Glass 39 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 11:39
5 plays, 28 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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KENT 14:10
7 plays, 32 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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NIU 1:17
15 plays, 65 yards, 8:30 · Fumble
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KENT 9:47
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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NIU 11:05
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:24 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 43 events.
Team Stats
NIU
KENT
32
1st Downs
31
10-21
3rd down efficiency
4-11
4-4
4th down efficiency
1-1
663
Total Yards
682
532
Passing
322
33/57
Comp/Att
20/30
9.3
Yards per pass
10.7
131
Rushing
360
39
Rushing Attempts
45
3.4
Yards per rush
8.0
6-44
Penalties
8-50
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
35:04
Possession
24:56
Highlights
00:27
End Zone! Marquez Cooper scores 36-yard Rushing touchdown vs. Northern Illinois
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00:29
Rocky Lombardi airs it out for 36-yard touchdown Pass
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00:34
Trayvon Rudolph makes catch for 75-yard Receiving TD
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00:34
Rocky Lombardi with 75-yard touchdown Pass to Trayvon Rudolph vs. Kent State
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