| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 3 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
| WMU | 7 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 30 |
Game Leaders
Win Probability
100%
| NIU |
| WMU |
WMU 100%
NIU
27
WMU
30
End of 4th Quarter
Team Stats
Total Yards
- NIU350
- 325WMU
Turnovers
- NIU0
- 0WMU
Possession
20:0040:00NIUWMU1st Downs
- NIU18
- 14WMU
Game Information
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Line: WMU -18.5
- Over/Under: 65
Eskridge takes kickoff 100 yards for Western Michigan TD
Jefferson breaks two tackles for a Western Michigan TD
Eskridge helps Western Michigan rally for 30-27 victory
— D'Wayne Eskridge ran a kickoff back for a touchdown and capped a big day with a reverse that set up the winning field goal as unbeaten Western Michigan edged Northern Illinois 30-27 on Saturday.
Scoring Summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 30 |
| first Quarter | NIU | WMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | FG 9:44 John Richardson 38 Yd Field Goal 12 plays, 50 yards, 5:16 | 3 | 0 | |
| TD 9:02 La'Darius Jefferson 43 Yd Run (Thiago Kapps Kick) 3 plays, 73 yards, 0:42 | 3 | 7 | |
| second Quarter | NIU | WMU | ||
| TD 14:54 Tyrice Richie 3 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick) 18 plays, 75 yards, 9:08 | 10 | 7 | |
| TD 8:45 Kaleb Eleby 1 Yd Run (Thiago Kapps PAT failed) 6 plays, 43 yards, 1:46 | 10 | 13 | |
| TD 6:38 Harrison Waylee 9 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick) 5 plays, 65 yards, 2:07 | 17 | 13 | |
| TD 6:25 D'Wayne Eskridge 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Gavin Peddie Kick) 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 | 17 | 20 | |
| third Quarter | NIU | WMU | ||
| TD 6:56 Dennis Robinson 3 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick) 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:27 | 24 | 20 | |
| fourth Quarter | NIU | WMU | ||
| FG 10:28 John Richardson 40 Yd Field Goal 13 plays, 58 yards, 7:07 | 27 | 20 | |
| TD 9:12 Skyy Moore 26 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Gavin Peddie Kick) 3 plays, 79 yards, 1:16 | 27 | 27 | |
| FG 2:23 Gavin Peddie 24 Yd Field Goal 6 plays, 43 yards, 1:21 | 27 | 30 | |
College Football News
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SIU extends lead over NDSU after converting a turnover into a TD
Southern Illinois has North Dakota State on the ropes after Landon Lenoir scores the touchdown following a North Dakota State fumble.
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Elite QB prospect Ty Simpson commits to Alabama football over Clemson, Tennessee
Ty Simpson, the No. 27-ranked recruit in the 2022 class, committed to Alabama over Clemson, Tennessee and UT Martin on Friday.
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FCS college football weekend preview
Top contenders from the Big Sky Conference -- including Eastern Washington QB Eric Barriere -- take the field, North Dakota State battles Southern Illinois on ESPN+ and much more in a full weekend of FCS football.
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Deion Sanders' second game at Jackson State postponed due to positive COVID-19 test on Mississippi Valley State
Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders' second game with the team has been postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test on Mississippi Valley State and subsequent quarantining of student-athletes within the program.
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What QB does Kiper have the Pats trading up to get?
Mel Kiper Jr. projects the Patriots will trade up to take North Dakota State QB Trey Lance, and Louis Riddick gives high praise for Lance, saying he could be the wildcard of this draft.
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Harbaugh says there was no disconnect among Michigan staff, players in 2020
Jim Harbaugh tells reporters that he does not feel there was a disconnect between his staff and players last season.
2020 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 5-0 | 6-1 |
| Kent State | 3-1 | 3-1 |
| Miami (OH) | 2-1 | 2-1 |
| Ohio | 2-1 | 2-1 |
| Akron | 1-5 | 1-5 |
| Bowling Green | 0-5 | 0-5 |
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
| Ball State | 5-1 | 7-1 |
| Western Michigan | 4-2 | 4-2 |
| Toledo | 4-2 | 4-2 |
| Central Michigan | 3-3 | 3-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-6 | 0-6 |