Western Michigan Broncos at Northern Illinois Huskies: November 18, 2025
The Western Michigan Broncos beat the Northern Illinois Huskies 35-19 at Huskie Stadium on November 18, 2025 (2025 season).
Most passing yards: Broc Lowry (Western Michigan Broncos, 32). Most rushing yards: Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan Broncos, 133); Telly Johnson Jr. (Northern Illinois Huskies, 42). Most receiving yards: Aveion Chenault (Western Michigan Broncos, 11); DeAree Rogers (Northern Illinois Huskies, 21).
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan Broncos | 0 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 10 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 19 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | WMU | NIU |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 32 | 78 |
| Rushing yards | 361 | 174 |
| Rushing attempts | 59 | 43 |
| Completions | 5 | 6 |
| Pass attempts | 9 | 16 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | 3 | 0 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: Western Michigan Broncos 32, Northern Illinois Huskies 78.
- Rushing yards: Western Michigan Broncos 361, Northern Illinois Huskies 174.
- The Western Michigan Broncos' biggest edge came in the 2nd quarter (14-3).
Player lines
- Aveion Chenault (WMU WR): 1 REC, 11 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Broc Lowry (WMU QB): 5 CMP, 9 ATT, 32 PASS YDS, 0 PASS TD, 1 INT, 13 CAR, 100 RUSH YDS
- Jalen Buckley (WMU RB): 24 CAR, 133 RUSH YDS, 2 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Lolo Mataele (WMU RB): 5 CAR, 19 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- DeAree Rogers (NIU WR): 2 REC, 21 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Elijah Porter (NIU RB): 3 CAR, 18 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Gary Givens III (NIU WR): 1 REC, 4 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Telly Johnson Jr. (NIU RB): 6 CAR, 42 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
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Head-to-head
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