Northern Illinois Huskies @ Mississippi State Bulldogs
1-2, 0-2 Away
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1-2, 0-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
MSST | 7 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 38 |
4-0, 3-0 Home
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4-0, 3-0 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
268
Total Yards
452
1
Turnovers
0
14
1st Downs
23
5-50
Penalties
11-103
1/9
3rd Down
5/13
0/2
4th Down
4/4
28:05
Possession
31:55
Game Information
Starkville, MS
SEC Network
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 14 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 1-9 | 5-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 4-4 |
| Total Yards | 268 | 452 |
| Passing | 142 | 160 |
| Comp/Att | 15/25 | 12/20 |
| Yards per pass | 5.7 | 8.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 126 | 292 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 49 |
| Yards per rush | 4.8 | 6.0 |
| Penalties | 5-50 | 11-103 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:05 | 31:55 |
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2025 Standings
FBS (I-A)
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 1-0 | 2-2 |
| Western Michigan | 1-0 | 1-3 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Akron | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | 0-3 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | 0-3 |
| Toledo | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Kent State | 0-1 | 1-3 |
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