New QB Jack Lausch leads Northwestern past Eastern Illinois 31-7
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NCAA - Football
FINAL
Eastern Illinois Panthers
7
Northwestern Wildcats
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIU | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| NU | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 31 |
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium · 10,631 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ UT Martin Skyhawks | W 45-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | L 10-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Lindenwood Lions | L 13-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | W 21-7 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ South Dakota State Jackrabbits | L 7-42 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:58 7-31
Marshall Lang 9 Yd pass from Jack Lausch (Jack Olsen Kick)
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Touchdown 2:39 7-24
A.J. Henning 3 Yd pass from Jack Lausch (Jack Olsen Kick)
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Field Goal 8:18 7-17
Jack Olsen 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:14 7-14
Joseph Himon II 32 Yd Run (Jack Olsen Kick)
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Touchdown 10:37 7-7
Eli Mirza 13 Yd pass from Pierce Holley (Drew Schiller Kick)
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Touchdown 1:22 0-7
Cam Porter 1 Yd Run (Jack Olsen Kick)
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EIU
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:50
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NU 1:55
5 plays, 23 yards, 3:40 · Punt
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EIU 5:29
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:28 · Punt
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Touchdown 6:58 7-31
Marshall Lang 9 Yd pass from Jack Lausch (Jack Olsen Kick)
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NU
6 plays, 79 yards, 4:08 · Touchdown
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EIU 11:06
12 plays, 51 yards, 6:26 · Downs
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NU
7 plays, 42 yards, 4:10 · Touchdown
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EIU 6:50
3 plays, 11 yards, 1:29 · Interception
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NU 8:20
9 plays, 64 yards, 5:38 · Field Goal
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EIU 14:03
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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EIU 0:07
1 play, 0 yards, 0:14 · End of Half
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Touchdown 2:39 7-24
A.J. Henning 3 Yd pass from Jack Lausch (Jack Olsen Kick)
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Field Goal 8:18 7-17
Jack Olsen 46 Yd Field Goal
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NU
8 plays, 80 yards, 1:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:14 7-14
Joseph Himon II 32 Yd Run (Jack Olsen Kick)
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EIU 1:47
7 plays, 36 yards, 2:13 · Missed FG
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NU 4:02
9 plays, 32 yards, 4:41 · Missed FG
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EIU 8:43
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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NU 9:41
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:53 · Punt
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Touchdown 10:37 7-7
Eli Mirza 13 Yd pass from Pierce Holley (Drew Schiller Kick)
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EIU
13 plays, 75 yards, 5:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:22 0-7
Cam Porter 1 Yd Run (Jack Olsen Kick)
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NU
11 plays, 80 yards, 4:57 · Touchdown
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EIU 6:19
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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NU 7:48
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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EIU 9:26
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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NU 10:50
9 plays, 39 yards, 4:06 · Downs
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
EIU
NU
13
1st Downs
22
3-11
3rd down efficiency
4-11
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
207
Total Yards
450
167
Passing
247
17/31
Comp/Att
21/32
5.4
Yards per pass
7.7
40
Rushing
203
20
Rushing Attempts
35
2.0
Yards per rush
5.8
2-15
Penalties
6-39
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
24:28
Possession
35:32
Highlights
00:17
Eli Mirza scores 13-yard receiving receiving touchdown
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00:21
Cam Porter crosses goal line for 1-yard rushing touchdown
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00:21
Joseph Himon II crosses goal line for 32-yard rushing touchdown
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00:34
Marshall Lang makes the grab for 9-yard receiving touchdown
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