| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 0 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 30 |
| Western Michigan | 14 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 45 |
Game flow
Western Michigan won by 15 · 13 scoresLead changes
0
0 times tied
WMU biggest lead
+15
Q4 12:04
NIU biggest lead
—
never led
Time in front
WMU 96% · NIU 0%
tied 4% · 57:42 vs 0:00 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Western Michigan is ahead, below it Northern Illinois. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
12:42
TD Jarvion Franklin 32 Yd pass from Zach Terrell (Butch Hampton Kick)6 plays, 78 yds, 2:18 · from WMU 22
NIU 0–7 WMU0:46
Pass Incompletion Corey Davis 20 Yd pass from Zach Terrell (Butch Hampton Kick)8 plays, 80 yds, 3:03 · from WMU 20
NIU 0–14 WMU2nd quarter
14:18
TD Christian Blake 2 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)5 plays, 70 yds, 1:28 · from NIU 30
NIU 7–14 WMU10:05
TD Jarvion Franklin 1 Yd Run (Butch Hampton Kick)9 plays, 65 yds, 4:13 · from WMU 35
NIU 7–21 WMU6:09
TD Shane Wimann 26 Yd pass from Anthony Maddie (Christian Hagan Kick)9 plays, 65 yds, 3:56 · from NIU 35
NIU 14–21 WMU3:01
FG Christian Hagan 30 Yd Field Goal 7 plays, 55 yds, 2:09 · from NIU 32
NIU 17–21 WMU3rd quarter
10:26
FG Christian Hagan 19 Yd Field Goal 12 plays, 75 yds, 4:34 · from NIU 23
NIU 20–21 WMU5:21
FG Butch Hampton 23 Yd Field Goal 11 plays, 84 yds, 5:05 · from WMU 10
NIU 20–24 WMU2:56
FG Christian Hagan 37 Yd Field Goal 7 plays, 70 yds, 2:25 · from NIU 10
NIU 23–24 WMU0:22
TD Corey Davis 8 Yd pass from Zach Terrell (Butch Hampton Kick)5 plays, 69 yds, 2:34 · from WMU 31
NIU 23–31 WMU4th quarter
12:04
TD Davon Tucker 26 Yd Run (Butch Hampton Kick)5 plays, 87 yds, 2:10 · from WMU 13
NIU 23–38 WMU8:38
TD Anthony Maddie 8 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)9 plays, 62 yds, 3:26 · from NIU 38
NIU 30–38 WMU5:20
TD Zach Terrell 2 Yd Run (Butch Hampton Kick)6 plays, 86 yds, 3:18 · from WMU 14
NIU 30–45 WMUDrives
WMU 7/11 scoredNIU 6/11 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | WMU | WMU 22 | 6 | 78 | 2:18 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 12:42 | NIU | NIU 30 | 6 | 21 | 1:34 | Punt |
| Q1 | 3:49 | WMU | WMU 20 | 8 | 80 | 3:03 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 0:46 | NIU | NIU 30 | 5 | 70 | 1:28 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 14:18 | WMU | WMU 35 | 9 | 65 | 4:13 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 10:05 | NIU | NIU 35 | 9 | 65 | 3:56 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 6:09 | WMU | WMU 25 | 3 | 1 | 0:59 | Punt |
| Q2 | 5:10 | NIU | NIU 32 | 7 | 55 | 2:09 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 3:01 | WMU | WMU 28 | 6 | 9 | 2:48 | Punt |
| Q2 | 0:13 | NIU | NIU 23 | 1 | -1 | 0:13 | End of Half |
| Q3 | 15:00 | NIU | NIU 23 | 12 | 75 | 4:34 | Field Goal |
| Q3 | 10:26 | WMU | WMU 10 | 11 | 84 | 5:05 | Field Goal |
Win probability
Western Michigan 100% · pregame line Western Michigan −19.0 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Maddie | 14/30 | 224 | 7.5 | 1 | 2 | 76.4 |
| Christian Blake | 1/1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Maddie | 17 | 111 | 6.5 | 1 | 21 |
| Jordan Huff | 9 | 79 | 8.8 | 0 | 22 |
| Joel Bouagnon | 11 | 59 | 5.4 | 0 | 17 |
| Kenny Golladay | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 |
| Christian Blake | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 |
| Team | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aregeros Turner | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Golladay | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 0 | 38 |
| Aregeros Turner | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 0 | 26 |
| Christian Blake | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 |
| Shane Wimann | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 1 | 26 |
| Anthony Maddie | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Jordan Huff | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 |
| D.J. Brown | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Hagan | 3/3 | 100.0 | 37 | 3/3 | 12 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Ambrose | 3 | 122 | 40.7 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
Biggest plays
WMU +19% Q3 2:56 Christian Hagan kickoff for 59 yds , Darius Phillips return for 25 yds to the WMich 31
WMU +18% Q3 10:26 Christian Hagan kickoff for 61 yds , Darius Phillips return for 16 yds to the WESTMICH 49 WESTRN MICHIGAN Penalty, player disqualification (Donnie Ernsberger) to the WMich 10
NIU +14% Q2 3:01 Christian Hagan 30 yd FG GOOD
NIU +13% Q3 2:56 Christian Hagan 37 yd FG GOOD
NIU +12% Q4 8:38 A. Maddie run for 8 yds for a TD, (C. Hagan KICK), (C. Hagan KICK)
Team stats
| Stat | NIU | WMU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 26 | 28 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-15 | 7-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 484 | 573 |
| Passing | 233 | 327 |
| Comp/Att | 15/31 | 18/24 |
| Yards per pass | 7.5 | 13.6 |
| Rushing | 251 | 246 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 50 |
| Yards per rush | 6.0 | 4.9 |
| Penalties | 6-64 | 6-62 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 24:40 | 35:20 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 1:59 3rd & 14 at WMU 45 TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the WMich 43
Q4 1:59 2nd & 12 at WMU 47 TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the WMich 45
Q4 1:59 1st & 10 at WMU 49 TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the WMich 47
Q4 2:38 1st & 10 at NIU 43 Anthony Maddie pass intercepted Robert Spillane return for no gain to the WMich 49
Q4 2:38 1st & 10 at NIU 17 Anthony Maddie pass complete to Aregeros Turner for 26 yds to the NoIll 43 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:38 3rd & 10 at NIU 1 Anthony Maddie pass complete to Christian Blake for 16 yds to the NoIll 17 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:38 2nd & 10 at NIU 1 Anthony Maddie pass incomplete to Christian Blake, broken up by Sam Beal
Q4 2:38 1st & 10 at NIU 1 Anthony Maddie pass incomplete to Christian Blake
Q4 2:49 4th & 6 at 50 Derrick Mitchell punt for 49 yds, downed at the NoIll 1
Q4 2:49 Timeout NORTHERNIL, clock 02:49
Q4 2:56 3rd & 6 at 50 Zach Terrell run for no gain to the 50 yard line
Q4 2:56 Timeout NORTHERNIL, clock 02:56
Q4 3:03 2nd & 8 at WMU 48 Jarvion Franklin run for 2 yds to the 50 yard line
Q4 3:03 Timeout NORTHERNIL, clock 03:03
Q4 3:09 1st & 10 at WMU 46 Jarvion Franklin run for 2 yds to the WMich 48
Q4 5:20 3rd & 28 at WMU 47 Anthony Maddie pass intercepted Justin Ferguson return for 36 yds to the WMich 46
Q4 5:20 2nd & 28 at WMU 47 Anthony Maddie pass incomplete to Kenny Golladay
Q4 5:20 1st & 25 at WMU 44 Anthony Maddie run for a loss of 3 yards to the WMich 47
Q4 5:20 1st & 10 at WMU 29 MADDIE, Anthony pass incomplete to GOLLADAY, Kenny, PENALTY NIU pass interference (GOLLADAY, Kenny) 15 yards to the WMU44, NO PLAY.
Q4 5:20 3rd & 6 at WMU 47 Anthony Maddie run for 18 yds to the WMich 29 for a 1ST down
Q4 5:20 2nd & 6 at WMU 47 Anthony Maddie pass incomplete to Christian Blake
Q4 5:20 1st & 10 at NIU 49 Anthony Maddie run for 4 yds to the WMich 47
Q4 5:20 1st & 10 at NIU 49 Anthony Maddie run for 4 yds to the WMich 47
Q4 5:20 2nd & 7 at NIU 41 Joel Bouagnon run for 8 yds to the NoIll 49 for a 1ST down Joel Bouagnon run for 8 yds to the NoIll 49 for a 1ST down