Northern Illinois Huskies at Central Michigan Chippewas
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Nahree Biggins' late interception seals Central Michigan's 37-31 win over Northern Illinois
Bauer gave CMU a 37-11 lead with 6:32 remaining in the third quarter. But NIU answered two plays later when Rocky Lombardi connected with Trayvon Rudolph on a 72-yard score to begin a stretch of 20 straight points.
The NIU defense forced a three-and-out with 1:42 remaining in the fourth to get another chance on offense. But the Huskies turned it over on third down when Nahree Biggins made his first interception of the season.
NIU finished 0 for 10 on third down.
Central Michigan (5-4, 3-2 Mid-American Conference) needs one win in its final three games — Western Michigan, Ohio and Toledo – to become bowl eligible.
The Chippewas, who entered averaging 138 yards on the ground, finished with a season-high 331 yards rushing and four touchdowns. Bauer threw for 116 yards and rushed for 106.
Antario Brown, ranked second in the MAC with 676 rushing yards, had 167 yards rushing for Northern Illinois (4-5, 3-2), which had a three-game winning streak snapped. Lombardi was 19 of 34 for 288 yards with three touchdowns and one interception.
How To Watch
How can I watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Central Michigan Chippewas?
- TV Channel: Huskies at Chippewas 2021 College Football, week 10, is broadcasted on ESPNU.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 12:24 | Jase Bauer 9 Yd Run (Tristan Mattson Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 1:52 | Kanon Woodill 40 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 14:11 | Tristan Mattson 35 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:04 | Marion Lukes 46 Yd Run (Tristan Mattson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:32 | Mitchel Collier 20 Yd pass from Jase Bauer (Tristan Mattson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 13:28 | Antario Brown 61 Yd Run (Rocky Lombardi Pass to Grayson Barnes for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:29 | Sam Hicks 16 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:32 | Jase Bauer 1 Yd Run (Tristan Mattson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:56 | Trayvon Rudolph 72 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:53 | Grayson Barnes 22 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Kanon Woodill Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:27 | Dane Pardridge 6 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Kanon Woodill Kick) |
Statistics
 NIU |
 CMU |
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|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 0-10 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-12 |
| 2-4 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 506 | Total Yards | 447 |
| 298 | Passing | 116 |
| 20-35 | Comp-Att | 9-16 |
| 8.5 | Yards per pass | 7.3 |
| 208 | Rushing | 331 |
| 29 | Rushing Attempts | 47 |
| 7.2 | Yards per rush | 7.0 |
| 9-76 | Penalties | 8-80 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 29:48 | Possession | 30:12 |
Game Information
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Attendance: 9,625 · Capacity:
Mid-American - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 11-3 | 7-1 |
| Ohio | 10-3 | 6-2 |
| Bowling Green | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Buffalo | 3-9 | 3-5 |
| Akron | 2-10 | 1-7 |
| Kent State | 1-11 | 0-8 |
Mid-American - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 11-3 | 8-0 |
| Northern Illinois | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-7 | 4-4 |
| Western Michigan | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| Ball State | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| Central Michigan | 5-7 | 3-5 |
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