| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 10 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 39 |
| OHIO | 7 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 36 |
Game Leaders
Win Probability
100%
| NIU |
| OHIO |
NIU 100%
NIU
39
OHIO
36
End of 4th Quarter
Team Stats
Total Yards
- NIU510
- 438OHIO
Turnovers
- NIU1
- 0OHIO
Possession
31:0528:55NIUOHIO1st Downs
- NIU22
- 24OHIO
Game Information
- Athens, OH 45701
- Line: OHIO -4.5
- Over/Under: 51
NIU's Richardson makes 37-yard FG to win game
Ohio ties game on Hooks' 47-yard TD
Ohio OL Pleasants scores a TD
NIU's Childers bolts for 70-yard gain
Ohio's QB Rourke catches a TD pass on trick play
Game-ending FG lifts N. Illinois to a 39-36 win over Ohio
John Richardson booted a field goal as time expired to give Northern Illinois a 39-36 victory over Ohio on Saturday.
Scoring Summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 39 |
 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 36 |
| first Quarter | NIU | OHIO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD 12:53 Adam Buirge 3 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (John Richardson Kick) 3 plays, 3 yards, 2:07 | 7 | 0 | |
 | TD 8:06 Nathan Rourke 8 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick) 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:47 | 7 | 7 | |
| FG 5:49 John Richardson 51 Yd Field Goal 9 plays, 42 yards, 2:17 | 10 | 7 | |
| second Quarter | NIU | OHIO | ||
| TD 12:14 Nathan Rourke 2 Yd pass from DL Knock (Louie Zervos Kick) 13 plays, 59 yards, 5:39 | 10 | 14 | |
| TD 3:36 Austen Pleasants 2 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick) 6 plays, 30 yards, 3:14 | 10 | 21 | |
| third Quarter | NIU | OHIO | ||
| TD 9:44 Tre Harbison 4 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) 3 plays, 92 yards, 1:25 | 16 | 21 | |
| TD 3:13 Tre Harbison 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) 13 plays, 76 yards, 5:57 | 22 | 21 | |
| fourth Quarter | NIU | OHIO | ||
| TD 12:08 Tyrice Richie 30 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick) 6 plays, 63 yards, 2:45 | 29 | 21 | |
| TD 8:25 Ryan Luehrman 8 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Julian Ross Run for Two-Point Conversion) 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:37 | 29 | 29 | |
| TD 5:15 Tre Harbison 3 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick) 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:10 | 36 | 29 | |
| TD 3:38 Shane Hooks 47 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick) 4 plays, 76 yards, 1:32 | 36 | 36 | |
| FG 0:00 John Richardson 37 Yd Field Goal 9 plays, 56 yards, 3:38 | 39 | 36 | |
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2019 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 2-0 | 3-3 |
| Bowling Green | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Miami (OH) | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Ohio | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Buffalo | 0-2 | 2-4 |
| Akron | 0-2 | 0-6 |
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
| Ball State | 2-0 | 3-3 |
| Western Michigan | 2-1 | 4-3 |
| Central Michigan | 2-1 | 4-3 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Toledo | 1-1 | 4-2 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-2 | 3-3 |