| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| Western Michigan | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Game flow
Northern Illinois won by 3 · 7 scoresLead changes
6
0 times tied
WMU biggest lead
+4
Q1 4:12
NIU biggest lead
+3
Q1 12:37
Time in front
WMU 62% · NIU 34%
tied 4% · 37:07 vs 20:30 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
12:37
FG John Richardson 53 Yd Field Goal 7 plays, 40 yds, 2:23 · from NIU 25
NIU 3–0 WMU4:12
TD Treyson Bourguet 16 Yd Run (Palmer Domschke Kick)5 plays, 71 yds, 2:10 · from WMU 29
NIU 3–7 WMU2nd quarter
3:34
TD Cole Tucker 16 Yd pass from Nevan Cremascoli (John Richardson Kick)4 plays, 40 yds, 1:37 · from WMU 40
NIU 10–7 WMU0:38
TD Sean Tyler 3 Yd Run (Palmer Domschke Kick)7 plays, 63 yds, 2:56 · from WMU 37
NIU 10–14 WMU3rd quarter
11:38
TD Jaiden Credle 1 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)6 plays, 58 yds, 2:23 · from NIU 42
NIU 17–14 WMU3:25
TD Anthony Sambucci 26 Yd pass from Treyson Bourguet (Palmer Domschke Kick)7 plays, 55 yds, 3:15 · from NIU 40
NIU 17–21 WMU4th quarter
0:56
TD Justin Lynch 9 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)5 plays, 73 yds, 2:17 · from NIU 27
NIU 24–21 WMUDrives
WMU 3/13 scoredNIU 4/14 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | NIU | NIU 25 | 7 | 40 | 2:23 | Field Goal |
| Q1 | 12:37 | WMU | WMU 25 | 3 | 9 | 1:31 | Punt |
| Q1 | 11:06 | NIU | NIU 30 | 12 | 41 | 4:44 | Missed FG |
| Q1 | 6:22 | WMU | WMU 29 | 5 | 71 | 2:10 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 4:12 | NIU | NIU 25 | 3 | 5 | 1:18 | Interception |
| Q1 | 2:54 | WMU | NIU 41 | 4 | 7 | 1:20 | Downs |
| Q1 | 1:34 | NIU | NIU 34 | 3 | 6 | 1:42 | Punt |
| Q2 | 14:52 | WMU | WMU 10 | 10 | 59 | 5:32 | Missed FG |
| Q2 | 9:20 | NIU | NIU 31 | 6 | 26 | 2:34 | Punt |
| Q2 | 6:46 | WMU | WMU 10 | 3 | 0 | 1:35 | Punt |
| Q2 | 5:11 | NIU | WMU 40 | 4 | 40 | 1:37 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 3:34 | WMU | WMU 37 | 7 | 63 | 2:56 | Touchdown |
Win probability
Northern Illinois 100% · pregame line Northern Illinois −1.0 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevan Cremascoli | 8/17 | 133 | 7.8 | 1 | 3 | 25.1 |
| Justin Lynch | 0/1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 98.5 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaiden Credle | 36 | 136 | 3.8 | 1 | 11 |
| Justin Lynch | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 1 | 52 |
| Billy Dozier | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 4 |
| Team | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristen Tewes | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 0 | 33 |
| Brock Lampe | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 31 |
| Cole Tucker | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 16 |
| Liam Soraghan | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Richardson | 1/2 | 50.0 | 53 | 3/3 | 6 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Foley | 4 | 154 | 38.5 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
Biggest plays
NIU +46% Q4 0:56 Justin Lynch run for 9 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK)
WMU +29% Q3 3:25 Treyson Bourguet pass complete to Anthony Sambucci for 26 yds for a TD NORTHERNIL Penalty, UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Javaughn Byrd) to the NoIll 0, (Palmer Domschke KICK)
NIU +25% Q4 3:13 Justin Lynch run for 7 yds to the WMich 14
WMU +25% Q2 0:38 Sean Tyler run for 3 yds for a TD, (Palmer Domschke KICK)
NIU +25% Q3 11:38 Jaiden Credle run for 1 yd for a TD, (John Richardson KICK)
Team stats
| Stat | NIU | WMU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 15 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 | 4-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-4 |
| Total Yards | 353 | 316 |
| Passing | 133 | 185 |
| Comp/Att | 8/18 | 15/30 |
| Yards per pass | 7.4 | 6.2 |
| Rushing | 220 | 131 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 39 |
| Yards per rush | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| Penalties | 7-84 | 6-65 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:30 | 32:30 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:00 1st & 10 at WMU 29 J. Lynch takes a knee
Q4 0:08 4th & 27 at WMU 39 Treyson Bourguet sacked by Jashon Prophete for a loss of 10 yards to the WMich 29
Q4 0:21 3rd & 27 at WMU 39 Treyson Bourguet pass incomplete to Sean Tyler
Q4 0:21 Timeout WESTRN MICHIGAN, clock 00:21
Q4 0:56 2nd & 20 at WMU 46 Treyson Bourguet sacked by Ivan Davis for a loss of 7 yards to the WMich 39
Q4 0:56 1st & 20 at WMU 46 Treyson Bourguet pass incomplete to Corey Crooms
Q4 0:56 1st & 10 at NIU 44 No Huddle-Shotgun Bourguet,Treyson sacked for loss of 4 yards to the NIU48 (Green-May,Izayah), fumble by Bourguet,Treyson recovered by WMU Deatherage,Dylan at NIU48, End Of Play PENALTY WMU Holding (Vandervest,Adam) 10 yards from NIU44 to WMU46. NO PLAY.
Q4 0:56 1st & 10 at WMU 40 Treyson Bourguet pass complete to Corey Crooms for 16 yds to the NoIll 44 for a 1ST down
Q4 0:56 1st & 10 at WMU 25 No Huddle-Shotgun Bourguet,Treyson pass incomplete short left to Sambucci,Anthony PENALTY NIU Personal Foul (O'Malley,Devonte) 15 yards from WMU25 to WMU40, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY.
Q4 0:56 John Richardson kickoff for 42 yds
Q4 0:56 2nd & Goal at WMU 9 Justin Lynch run for 9 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK)
Q4 1:40 1st & Goal at WMU 10 Jaiden Credle run for 1 yd to the WMich 9
Q4 1:40 1st & Goal at WMU 5 No Huddle-Shotgun Lynch,Justin rush left for 5 yards gain to the WMU00 TOUCHDOWN nullified by penalty, clock 01:40 PENALTY NIU Holding (Tewes,Tristen) 5 yards from WMU05 to WMU10. NO PLAY.
Q4 3:13 2nd & 3 at WMU 14 Justin Lynch run for 9 yds to the WMich 5 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:13 1st & 10 at WMU 21 Justin Lynch run for 7 yds to the WMich 14
Q4 3:13 1st & 10 at NIU 27 Justin Lynch run for 52 yds to the WMich 21 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:13 4th & 21 at WMU 40 Nick Mihalic punt for 33 yds, fair catch by Cole Tucker at the NoIll 27
Q4 8:02 3rd & 14 at WMU 47 Treyson Bourguet sacked for a loss of 7 yards to the WMich 40
Q4 8:02 2nd & 10 at NIU 49 Sean Tyler run for 4 yds to the WMich 47
Q4 8:02 1st & 10 at NIU 49 Treyson Bourguet pass incomplete to Malique Dieudonne
Q4 8:02 3rd & 1 at WMU 49 Sean Tyler run for 2 yds to the NoIll 49 for a 1ST down
Q4 8:02 2nd & 1 at WMU 49 Sean Tyler run for no gain to the WMich 49
Q4 8:02 1st & 10 at WMU 40 Treyson Bourguet pass complete to Corey Crooms for 9 yds to the WMich 49
Q4 8:02 2nd & 7 at WMU 29 Treyson Bourguet pass complete to Corey Crooms for 11 yds to the WMich 40 for a 1ST down