| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV | 7 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| Northern Illinois | 3 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 38 |
Game flow
Northern Illinois won by 8 · 12 scoresLead changes
1
1 time tied
NIU biggest lead
+15
Q4 8:10
UNLV biggest lead
+14
Q2 4:18
Time in front
NIU 27% · UNLV 61%
tied 12% · 16:24 vs 36:24 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Northern Illinois is ahead, below it UNLV. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
12:31
TD Devonte Boyd 64 Yd pass from Blake Decker (Nicolai Bornand Kick)7 plays, 84 yds, 2:25 · from UNLV 16
UNLV 7–0 NIU10:39
FG Christian Hagan 48 Yd Field Goal 6 plays, 44 yds, 1:47 · from NIU 25
UNLV 7–3 NIU2nd quarter
14:54
TD Kurt Palandech 18 Yd Run (Nicolai Bornand Kick)7 plays, 63 yds, 2:54 · from UNLV 37
UNLV 14–3 NIU4:18
FG Nicolai Bornand 21 Yd Field Goal 13 plays, 85 yds, 4:55 · from UNLV 11
UNLV 17–3 NIU1:38
TD Shane Wimann 16 Yd pass from Drew Hare (Christian Hagan Kick)11 plays, 75 yds, 2:40 · from NIU 25
UNLV 17–10 NIU3rd quarter
13:48
TD Desroy Maxwell 16 Yd pass from Drew Hare (Christian Hagan Kick)4 plays, 63 yds, 1:06 · from NIU 37
UNLV 17–17 NIU9:05
FG Nicolai Bornand 33 Yd Field Goal 10 plays, 55 yds, 4:37 · from UNLV 29
UNLV 20–17 NIU1:24
TD Joel Bouagnon 16 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)9 plays, 93 yds, 2:32 · from NIU 7
UNLV 20–24 NIU4th quarter
13:50
FG Nicolai Bornand 51 Yd Field Goal 8 plays, 39 yds, 2:28 · from UNLV 27
UNLV 23–24 NIU11:34
TD Joel Bouagnon 1 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)6 plays, 82 yds, 2:11 · from NIU 18
UNLV 23–31 NIU8:10
TD Joel Bouagnon 29 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)4 plays, 65 yds, 1:08 · from NIU 35
UNLV 23–38 NIU5:26
TD Aaron Criswell 41 Yd pass from Blake Decker (Nicolai Bornand Kick)6 plays, 71 yds, 2:36 · from UNLV 29
UNLV 30–38 NIUDrives
NIU 6/13 scoredUNLV 6/13 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 14:56 | UNLV | UNLV 16 | 7 | 84 | 2:25 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 12:26 | NIU | NIU 25 | 6 | 44 | 1:47 | Field Goal |
| Q1 | 10:39 | UNLV | UNLV 25 | 2 | 1 | 0:39 | Interception |
| Q1 | 10:00 | NIU | UNLV 41 | 4 | 9 | 1:44 | Downs |
| Q1 | 8:16 | UNLV | UNLV 32 | 6 | 27 | 3:16 | Punt |
| Q1 | 5:00 | NIU | NIU 17 | 7 | 46 | 2:12 | Downs |
| Q1 | 2:48 | UNLV | UNLV 37 | 7 | 63 | 2:54 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 14:54 | NIU | NIU 25 | 3 | 9 | 1:38 | Punt |
| Q2 | 13:16 | UNLV | UNLV 17 | 3 | 4 | 1:32 | Punt |
| Q2 | 11:44 | NIU | NIU 46 | 6 | 14 | 2:31 | Punt |
| Q2 | 9:13 | UNLV | UNLV 11 | 13 | 85 | 4:55 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 4:18 | NIU | NIU 25 | 11 | 75 | 2:40 | Touchdown |
Win probability
Northern Illinois 100% · pregame line Northern Illinois −16.0 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Decker | 21/39 | 319 | 8.2 | 2 | 1 | 68.6 |
| Kurt Palandech | 1/1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 0 | 99.8 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Whitely | 21 | 68 | 3.2 | 0 | 12 |
| Kurt Palandech | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 1 | 18 |
| Blake Decker | 10 | 35 | 3.5 | 0 | 16 |
| George Naufahu | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 8 |
| Lexington Thomas | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 0 | 8 |
| Xzaviar Campbell | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonte Boyd | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 1 | 64 |
| Kendal Keys | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 0 | 18 |
| Aaron Criswell | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 1 | 41 |
| Anthony Williams | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 16 |
| Keith Whitely | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 13 |
| Jake Phillips | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolai Bornand | 3/3 | 100.0 | 51 | 3/3 | 12 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Yunker | 4 | 172 | 43.0 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
Biggest plays
NIU +22% Q2 1:38 Drew Hare pass complete to Shane Wimann for 16 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK)
UNLV +21% Q2 14:54 Kurt Palandech run for 18 yds for a TD, (Nicolai Bornand KICK)
NIU +20% Q3 9:05 Nicolai Bornand kickoff for 63 yds , Aregeros Turner return for 31 yds to the NoIll 33
NIU +20% Q3 1:24 Joel Bouagnon 16 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)
NIU +20% Q4 13:50 Nicolai Bornand kickoff for 65 yds , Aregeros Turner return for 18 yds to the NoIll 18
Team stats
| Stat | UNLV | NIU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 28 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-18 | 6-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Yards | 493 | 545 |
| Passing | 329 | 360 |
| Comp/Att | 22/40 | 21/26 |
| Yards per pass | 8.2 | 13.8 |
| Rushing | 164 | 185 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 42 |
| Yards per rush | 3.5 | 4.4 |
| Penalties | 3-30 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 35:34 | 24:26 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 1:20 1st & 10 at UNLV 28 TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the UNLV 29
Q4 1:20 2nd & 2 at UNLV 46 Joel Bouagnon run for 18 yds to the UNLV 28 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:20 1st & 10 at NIU 46 Joel Bouagnon run for 8 yds to the UNLV 46
Q4 3:17 4th & 9 at NIU 46 Blake Decker pass incomplete to Devonte Boyd
Q4 3:17 3rd & 9 at NIU 46 Blake Decker pass incomplete to Anthony Williams
Q4 3:17 2nd & 10 at NIU 47 Blake Decker pass complete to Kendal Keys for 1 yd to the NoIll 46
Q4 3:17 1st & 10 at NIU 47 Blake Decker pass incomplete to Kendal Keys
Q4 3:17 3rd & 10 at UNLV 40 Blake Decker pass complete to Keith Whitely for 13 yds to the NoIll 47 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:17 2nd & 10 at UNLV 40 Blake Decker pass incomplete to Kendal Keys
Q4 3:17 1st & 10 at UNLV 40 Blake Decker pass incomplete to Anthony Williams
Q4 3:17 3rd & 8 at UNLV 29 Blake Decker pass complete to Devonte Boyd for 11 yds to the UNLV 40 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:17 2nd & 8 at UNLV 29 Blake Decker pass incomplete to Anthony Williams UNLV Penalty, illegal procedure ( Yards) declined
Q4 3:17 1st & 20 at UNLV 17 Keith Whitely run for 12 yds to the UNLV 29
Q4 3:17 1st & 10 at UNLV 27 DECKER, Blake pass incomplete to WHITELY, Keith, PENALTY UNLV holding (SANDERS,J.) 10 yards to the UNLV17, NO PLAY.
Q4 4:52 4th & 7 at NIU 36 Jacob Ambrose punt for 37 yds, fair catch by Keith Whitely at the UNLV 27
Q4 4:52 3rd & 11 at NIU 32 Drew Hare run for 4 yds to the NoIll 36
Q4 4:52 2nd & 9 at NIU 34 Drew Hare sacked by Peni Vea for a loss of 2 yards to the NoIll 32 Drew Hare fumbled, recovered by NoIll Drew Hare , return for 0 yards
Q4 4:52 Timeout NORTHERNIL, clock 04:52
Q4 5:19 1st & 10 at NIU 33 Desroy Maxwell run for 1 yd to the NoIll 34
Q4 5:26 Nicolai Bornand kickoff for 47 yds , Aregeros Turner return for 15 yds to the NoIll 33
Q4 5:26 2nd & 4 at NIU 41 Aaron Criswell 41 Yd pass from Blake Decker (Nicolai Bornand Kick)
Q4 8:02 1st & 10 at NIU 47 Blake Decker pass complete to Anthony Williams for 6 yds to the NoIll 41
Q4 8:02 2nd & 3 at UNLV 47 Blake Decker pass complete to Devonte Boyd for 6 yds to the NoIll 47 for a 1ST down
Q4 8:02 1st & 10 at UNLV 40 Keith Whitely run for 7 yds to the UNLV 47