Credle, Lynch help N. Illinois rally, beat W. Michigan 24-21
— Jaiden Credle ran 36 times for 136 yards and touchdown, Justin Lynch scored on a 9-yard run in the closing seconds and Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 24-21 Wednesday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northern Illinois Huskies
24
Western Michigan Broncos
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| WMU | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Waldo Stadium
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 0:56 24-21
Justin Lynch 9 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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Touchdown 3:25 17-21
Anthony Sambucci 26 Yd pass from Treyson Bourguet (Palmer Domschke Kick)
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Touchdown 11:38 17-14
Jaiden Credle 1 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:38 10-14
Sean Tyler 3 Yd Run (Palmer Domschke Kick)
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Touchdown 3:34 10-7
Cole Tucker 16 Yd pass from Nevan Cremascoli (John Richardson Kick)
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Touchdown 4:12 3-7
Treyson Bourguet 16 Yd Run (Palmer Domschke Kick)
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Field Goal 12:37 3-0
John Richardson 53 Yd Field Goal
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NIU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:08 · End of Game
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WMU 0:08
5 plays, 4 yards, 0:48 · Downs
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NIU 0:56
5 plays, 73 yards, 2:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:56 24-21
Justin Lynch 9 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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WMU 3:13
8 plays, 14 yards, 4:49 · Punt
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NIU 8:02
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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WMU 9:37
6 plays, 9 yards, 2:47 · Fumble
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NIU 12:24
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:24 · Interception
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WMU 14:48
5 plays, 9 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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NIU 2:04
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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WMU 3:25
7 plays, 55 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:25 17-21
Anthony Sambucci 26 Yd pass from Treyson Bourguet (Palmer Domschke Kick)
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NIU 6:40
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:26 · Interception
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WMU 9:06
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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NIU 11:38
6 plays, 58 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:38 17-14
Jaiden Credle 1 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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WMU 14:01
2 plays, 33 yards, 0:59 · Fumble
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NIU
2 plays, 9 yards, 0:38 · End of Half
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WMU 0:38
7 plays, 63 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:38 10-14
Sean Tyler 3 Yd Run (Palmer Domschke Kick)
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NIU 3:34
4 plays, 40 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:34 10-7
Cole Tucker 16 Yd pass from Nevan Cremascoli (John Richardson Kick)
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WMU 5:11
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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NIU 6:46
6 plays, 26 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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WMU 9:20
10 plays, 59 yards, 5:32 · Missed FG
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NIU 14:52
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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WMU 1:34
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:20 · Downs
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NIU 2:54
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:18 · Interception
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WMU 4:12
5 plays, 71 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:12 3-7
Treyson Bourguet 16 Yd Run (Palmer Domschke Kick)
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NIU 6:22
12 plays, 41 yards, 4:44 · Missed FG
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WMU 11:06
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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NIU 12:37
7 plays, 40 yards, 2:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:37 3-0
John Richardson 53 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
NIU
WMU
15
1st Downs
21
5-13
3rd down efficiency
4-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-4
353
Total Yards
316
133
Passing
185
8/18
Comp/Att
15/30
7.4
Yards per pass
6.2
220
Rushing
131
45
Rushing Attempts
39
4.9
Yards per rush
3.4
7-84
Penalties
6-65
3
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
3
Interceptions thrown
0
27:30
Possession
32:30
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