Ball State Cardinals @ Northern Illinois Huskies
Game Leaders
Team Stats
275
Total Yards
370
3
Turnovers
3
15
1st Downs
17
4-40
Penalties
4-35
6/15
3rd Down
9/16
1/1
4th Down
1/2
29:30
Possession
30:30
Game Information
Dekalb, IL


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 15 | 17 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-15 | 9-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 275 | 370 |
| Passing | 136 | 65 |
| Comp/Att | 10/23 | 6/11 |
| Yards per pass | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing | 139 | 305 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 57 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 5.4 |
| Penalties | 4-40 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 29:30 | 30:30 |
BALL @ NIU Videos
Josh Holst connects for 14-yard TD pass
- 0:31
James Finley grabs interception vs. Ball State Cardinals
- 0:44
Josh Holst scores 7-yard rushing touchdown
- 0:25
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 4-0 | 5-3 |
| Central Michigan | 3-1 | 5-3 |
| Ohio | 3-1 | 5-3 |
| Buffalo | 3-1 | 4-4 |
| Western Michigan | 3-1 | 4-4 |
| Toledo | 2-2 | 4-4 |
| Ball State | 2-2 | 3-5 |
| Kent State | 2-2 | 3-5 |
| Akron | 2-3 | 3-6 |
| Bowling Green | 1-3 | 3-5 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-3 | 2-6 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-4 | 2-7 |
| Massachusetts | 0-4 | 0-8 |
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