Lombardi, Northern Illinois beat Arkansas State 21-19 in the Camellia Bowl
— Rocky Lombardi ended his seven-year college career with a win in which he made big plays and then was a spectator on the two that ultimately sealed the game.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Arkansas State Red Wolves
19
Northern Illinois Huskies
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARST | 7 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 19 |
| NIU | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Cramton Bowl · 11,310 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/26 | vs Georgia State Panthers | W 38-32 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Southern Miss Golden Eagles | W 23-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | vs South Alabama Jaguars | L 49-56 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 20-23 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Kennesaw State Owls | W 17-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:14 19-21
Corey Rucker 13 Yd pass from Jaylen Raynor (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 0:01 13-21
Dominic Zvada 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:30 10-21
Dominic Zvada 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:42 7-21
Kanon Woodill 32 Yd pass from Tom Foley (Rocky Lombardi Pass to Trayvon Rudolph for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 1:24 7-13
Rocky Lombardi 6 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)
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Touchdown 5:59 7-6
Corey Rucker 42 Yd pass from Jaylen Raynor (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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Touchdown 9:09 0-6
Grayson Barnes 18 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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NIU
2 plays, 10 yards, 1:14 · End of Game
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ARST 1:14
8 plays, 86 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:14 19-21
Corey Rucker 13 Yd pass from Jaylen Raynor (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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NIU 3:52
10 plays, 33 yards, 7:32 · Punt
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ARST 11:24
9 plays, 37 yards, 4:31 · Punt
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NIU 0:55
7 plays, 48 yards, 3:00 · Missed FG
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ARST 3:55
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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NIU 5:14
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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ARST 7:36
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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NIU 9:05
8 plays, 38 yards, 5:07 · Punt
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ARST 14:12
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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Field Goal 0:01 13-21
Dominic Zvada 45 Yd Field Goal
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ARST
5 plays, 31 yards, 0:25 · End of Half
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NIU 0:25
7 plays, 29 yards, 1:36 · Interception
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ARST 2:01
5 plays, 12 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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NIU 3:05
7 plays, 56 yards, 3:25 · Missed FG
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ARST 6:30
11 plays, 65 yards, 3:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:30 10-21
Dominic Zvada 28 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 9:42
8 plays, 87 yards, 4:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:42 7-21
Kanon Woodill 32 Yd pass from Tom Foley (Rocky Lombardi Pass to Trayvon Rudolph for Two-Point Conversion)
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ARST 13:45
6 plays, 30 yards, 2:39 · Downs
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NIU 1:24
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:24 7-13
Rocky Lombardi 6 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)
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ARST 5:59
1 play, 42 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:59 7-6
Corey Rucker 42 Yd pass from Jaylen Raynor (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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NIU 6:07
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:36 · Interception
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ARST 7:43
5 plays, 47 yards, 1:26 · Interception
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NIU 9:09
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:09 0-6
Grayson Barnes 18 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
ARST
NIU
18
1st Downs
26
7-14
3rd down efficiency
7-16
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-2
351
Total Yards
421
250
Passing
232
16/30
Comp/Att
19/30
8.3
Yards per pass
7.7
101
Rushing
189
27
Rushing Attempts
42
3.7
Yards per rush
4.5
6-48
Penalties
3-25
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
2
19:35
Possession
40:25
Highlights
00:34
NIU kicker motors for a 32-yard TD on electrifying trick play
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00:18
Arkansas State and Northern Illinois get into pregame shouting match
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00:47
Javaughn Byrd makes juggling INT for Northern Illinois
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00:49
Grayson Barnes makes sensational catch in back of end zone
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NCAAF News
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News
Arizona grabs onside kick, hits late FG to pull out TCU win
Arizona recovers an onside kick to setup a 37-yard field goal with under a minute to go as the Wildcats stunned TCU 29-28.
ESPN
Salgado-Medina makes field goal after recovered onside pooch kick, No. 24 Arizona stuns TCU 29-28
— Michael Salgado-Medina kicked a 37-yard field goal with 39 seconds left after No. 24 Arizona recovered an onside pooch kick and the Wildcats pulled out an improbable 29-28 victory over TCU early Saturday.
Video
Arizona has thrilling comeback late for win over TCU
Arizona has thrilling comeback late for win over TCU
ESPN
No. 22 New Mexico wins in first game in AP poll in school history, beating Nevada 31-3
— New Mexico coach Jason Eck admitted the No. 22 Lobos' 31-3 victory over Nevada and coach Jeff Choate felt extra sweet.