| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan | 0 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
| Northern Illinois | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 30 |
Game flow
Northern Illinois won by 3 · 10 scoresLead changes
2
2 times tied
NIU biggest lead
+7
Q2 12:52
EMU biggest lead
+14
Q4 13:31
Time in front
NIU 3% · EMU 51%
tied 46% · 1:55 vs 33:22 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Northern Illinois is ahead, below it Eastern Michigan. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one. Overtime periods are untimed, so each is drawn the same width.
Scoring summary
2nd quarter
12:52
TD D.J. Brown 69 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)3 plays, 91 yds, 0:58 · from NIU 9
EMU 0–7 NIU12:37
TD Sergio Bailey II 68 Yd pass from Brogan Roback (Paul Fricano Kick)1 play, 68 yds, 0:10 · from EMU 32
EMU 7–7 NIU4:39
TD Jaron Johnson 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Paul Fricano Kick)
EMU 14–7 NIU3rd quarter
11:14
FG Christian Hagan 25 Yd Field Goal 10 plays, 64 yds, 3:36 · from NIU 28
EMU 14–10 NIU5:49
FG Paul Fricano 34 Yd Field Goal 6 plays, 30 yds, 1:53 · from NIU 46
EMU 17–10 NIU4th quarter
13:31
TD Bryce Kemp 45 Yd pass from Isaac Holder (Paul Fricano Kick)1 play, 45 yds, 0:08 · from NIU 45
EMU 24–10 NIU7:31
TD Shane Wimann 5 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (Christian Hagan Kick)7 plays, 74 yds, 2:01 · from NIU 26
EMU 24–17 NIU2:57
TD Marcus Childers 10 Yd Run (Christian Hagan Kick)2 plays, 10 yds, 0:10 · from EMU 10
EMU 24–24 NIUOT
FG Paul Fricano 35 Yd Field Goal
EMU 27–24 NIUTD Marcus Jones 9 Yd Run
EMU 27–30 NIUDrives
NIU 5/18 scoredEMU 3/19 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | EMU | EMU 25 | 5 | 18 | 2:02 | Punt |
| Q1 | 12:58 | NIU | NIU 28 | 3 | 3 | 1:47 | Punt |
| Q1 | 11:11 | EMU | EMU 22 | 6 | 25 | 2:52 | Punt |
| Q1 | 8:19 | NIU | NIU 3 | 3 | 7 | 1:23 | Punt |
| Q1 | 6:56 | EMU | NIU 45 | 3 | 1 | 1:22 | Punt |
| Q1 | 5:34 | NIU | NIU 13 | 6 | 13 | 2:33 | Punt |
| Q1 | 3:01 | EMU | EMU 14 | 12 | 51 | 4:11 | Punt |
| Q2 | 13:50 | NIU | NIU 9 | 3 | 91 | 0:58 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 12:47 | EMU | EMU 32 | 1 | 68 | 0:10 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 12:37 | NIU | NIU 25 | 4 | 2 | 2:39 | Punt |
| Q2 | 9:58 | EMU | EMU 26 | 6 | 18 | 2:36 | Punt |
| Q2 | 7:22 | NIU | NIU 20 | 5 | 7 | 2:43 | Punt Touchdown |
Win probability
Northern Illinois 100% · pregame line Northern Illinois −7.5 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brogan Roback | 22/44 | 262 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 42.4 |
| Isaac Holder | 1/1 | 45 | 45.0 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Eriksen | 18 | 81 | 4.5 | 0 | 25 |
| Shaq Vann | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 0 | 4 |
| Blake Banham | 7 | 14 | 2.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Brogan Roback | 2 | -13 | -6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Bailey | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 1 | 68 |
| John Niupalau | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 0 | 40 |
| Bryce Kemp | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 1 | 45 |
| Antoine Porter | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 27 |
| Dan Buschman | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 9 |
| Isaac Holder | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 |
| Blake Banham | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 11 |
| Mathew Sexton | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 |
| Jaron Johnson | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Ian Eriksen | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 |
| Shaq Vann | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddie Daugherty | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulie Fricano | 2/5 | 40.0 | 35 | 3/3 | 9 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Julien | 7 | 321 | 45.9 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Ivan Oraha | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Paulie Fricano | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
Biggest plays
NIU +98% Q5 0:00 Marcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 12 yds to the EMich 13 for a 1ST down
NIU +67% Q4 2:57 M. Childers run for 10 yds for a TD, (C. Hagan KICK)
EMU +54% Q4 2:57 Josh Orne kickoff for 58 yds , Mathew Sexton return for 14 yds to the EMich 21
NIU +49% Q4 0:00 Paul Fricano 42 yd FG MISSED
EMU +48% Q5 0:00 Ian Eriksen run for 8 yds to the NoIll 17
Team stats
| Stat | EMU | NIU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 15 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-20 | 3-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 403 | 392 |
| Passing | 307 | 278 |
| Comp/Att | 23/45 | 23/40 |
| Yards per pass | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Rushing | 96 | 114 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 36 |
| Yards per rush | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Penalties | 6-69 | 9-72 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 31:29 | 28:31 |
Play by play
Q5 0:00 1st & 10 at EMU 13 Marcus Jones run for 4 yds to the EMich 9
Q5 0:00 1st & 10 at EMU 25 Marcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 12 yds to the EMich 13 for a 1ST down
Q5 0:00 3rd & 2 at NIU 17 Brogan Roback pass complete to Blake Banham for no gain to the NoIll 17
Q5 0:00 2nd & 2 at NIU 17 Ian Eriksen run for no gain to the NoIll 17
Q5 0:00 1st & 10 at NIU 25 Ian Eriksen run for 8 yds to the NoIll 17
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:00 4th & 3 at NIU 25 Paul Fricano 42 yd FG MISSED
Q4 0:03 Timeout EASTRN MICHIGAN, clock 00:03
Q4 0:46 3rd & 8 at NIU 30 Ian Eriksen run for 5 yds to the NoIll 25
Q4 0:46 Timeout NORTHERNIL, clock 00:46
Q4 2:50 2nd & 8 at NIU 30 Blake Banham run for no gain to the NoIll 30
Q4 2:50 1st & 10 at NIU 32 Blake Banham run for 2 yds to the NoIll 30
Q4 2:50 2nd & 6 at EMU 47 Brogan Roback pass complete to Sergio Bailey II for 21 yds to the NoIll 32 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:50 1st & 10 at EMU 43 Ian Eriksen run for 4 yds to the EMich 47
Q4 2:50 3rd & 3 at EMU 28 ROBACK, Brogan pass incomplete to BAILEY, Sergio, PENALTY NIU pass interference (SMALLS, Albert) 15 yards to the EMU43, 1ST DOWN EMU, NO PLAY.
Q4 2:50 2nd & 7 at EMU 24 Ian Eriksen run for 4 yds to the EMich 28
Q4 2:50 1st & 10 at EMU 21 Ian Eriksen run for 3 yds to the EMich 24
Q4 2:57 Josh Orne kickoff for 58 yds , Mathew Sexton return for 14 yds to the EMich 21
Q4 2:57 2nd & Goal at EMU 10 M. Childers run for 10 yds for a TD, (C. Hagan KICK)
Q4 3:07 1st & Goal at EMU 10 Marcus Childers pass incomplete to Spencer Tears
Q4 3:12 4th & 4 at EMU 22 Jake Julien punt blocked by Mitchell Brinkman blocked by Mitchell Brinkman Jauan Wesley return for 11 yds to the EMich 10
Q4 3:12 Timeout NORTHERNIL, clock 03:12
Q4 3:19 3rd & 5 at EMU 21 Ian Eriksen run for 1 yd to the EMich 22
Q4 3:19 Timeout NORTHERNIL, clock 03:19
Q4 4:10 2nd & 5 at EMU 21 Ian Eriksen run for no gain to the EMich 21