FINAL SCORE
NIU
1-2 (0-0)
10
Mississippi St.
4-0 (0-0)
38


September 20, 2025 • Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field ()




FINAL STATISTICS

Game Summary
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at
NIU (1-2; 0-0) vs. Mississippi St. (4-0; 0-0)
Date: 09/20/2025 • Site: • Stadium: Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field
Kickoff time: 04:20 PM EDT • End of Game: 07:27 PM EDT • Total elapsed time: 03:07
Attendance: 45803
Temperature: 90 • Wind: 3 northWest • Weather: sunny
Scoring Summary
Score by Quarters1234Total
NIU370010
Mississippi St.77101438

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st09:41NIU - A.Glass 30 yd FG , 10-63 5:193-0
1st03:48MSU - B.Thompson 10 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by K.Ferrie GOOD) , 13-75 5:533-7
2nd14:53NIU - D.Rogers 24 yd TD PASS from J.Holst (PAT KICK by A.Glass GOOD) , 2-27 0:2810-7
2nd11:31MSU - S.Traore 1 yd TD PASS from B.Shapen (PAT KICK by K.Ferrie GOOD) , 8-48 3:2010-14
3rd12:55MSU - D.Booth 1 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by K.Ferrie GOOD) , 6-75 2:0510-21
3rd00:54MSU - K.Ferrie 48 yd FG , 15-50 7:4710-24
4th11:18MSU - D.Booth 6 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by K.Ferrie GOOD) , 5-64 2:1010-31
4th04:31MSU - X.Gayten 1 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by K.Ferrie GOOD) , 8-43 5:0210-38
Officials
Referee: Lee Hedrick
Umpire: John Short
Head Linesman: Christopher Hess
Line judge: Chris Snuggs
Field judge: Scotty Melancon
Back judge: Brett Toney
Side judge: Jonathan Bullock
Center judge: Brian Davis

Team Statistics
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

NIUMSU
FIRST DOWNS1423
Rushing615
Passing67
Penalty21
NET YARDS RUSHING125292
Rushing Attempts2749
Average Per Rush4.66
Rushing Touchdowns04
Yards Gained Rushing137307
Yards Lost Rushing1215
NET YARDS PASSING142160
Completions-Attempts-Int15-25-112-20-0
Average Per Attempt5.78
Average Per Completion9.513.3
Passing Touchdowns11
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS267452
Total Offensive plays5269
Average Gain Per Play5.16.6
Fumbles: Number-Lost1-00-0
Penalties: Number-Yards5-5011-104
PUNTS-YARDS4-1413-122
Average Yards Per Punt35.340.7
Net Yards Per Punt32.340.7
Inside 2012
50+ Yards01
Touchbacks00
Fair catch12
KICKOFFS-YARDS3-1437-447
Average Yards Per Kickoff47.763.9
Net Yards Per Kickoff47.763.9
Touchbacks26
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD0-0-01-12-0
Average Per Return012
Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD0-0-00-0-0
Average Per Return00
Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD0-0-01-0-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards0-00-0
Miscellaneous Yards00
Possession Time28:0531:55
1st Quarter8:316:29
2nd Quarter9:135:47
3rd Quarter5:089:52
4th Quarter5:139:47
Third-Down Conversions1 of 95 of 13
Fourth-Down Conversions0 of 24 of 4
Red Zone Scores-Chances1 of 26 of 6
Touchdowns05
Field Goals1 of 11 of 1
Sacks By: Number-Yards2-141-2
Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards3.0-156.0-15
Forced Three-And-Outs22
Total TDs15
Defensive TDs00
Special Teams TDs00
PAT Kicks1-15-5
Field Goals1-11-1
Points off turnovers03

Individual Statistics
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

NIU Mississippi St.

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Wright13525470113.6
T.Johnson Jr.6471460327.7
J.Holst3190190116.3
J.Poe3193160145.3
TEAM101-100-1
B.Davidson102-200-2
Totals27137121250324.6
RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
F.Bothwell1710101010225.9
B.Shapen116514510244.6
X.Gayten44504512211.3
K.Taylor3260260128.7
D.Booth722022263.1
A.Evans III3221210177
S.Davis316016075.3
B.Thompson11001011010
Totals49307152924246
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
B.Davidson1-2-07071
J.Holst14-23-11351240
Totals15-25-11421241
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
B.Shapen12-20-01601572
Totals12-20-01601572
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
D.Rogers684124827
T.Johnson Jr.2100638
G.Dimopoulos27011419
C.Wright270527
G.Givens III11901927
J.Poe180818
K.Lewis170710
L.Bryant000020
J.Appleget000010
A.Bond000010
Totals151421242576
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
A.Evans III480057528
B.Thompson21301147
F.Bothwell21005311
J.Mosley14504530
D.Booth1808110
A.Williams130310
S.Traore111121
S.West000010
Totals121601572057
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
TEAM100.0000
D.Vuckovic314147.04710
Totals414135.34710
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
N.Tiyce12121.02100
E.Pulliam210150.55120
Totals312240.75120
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
Totals000000000
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
I.Smith000000100
A.Evans III11212000000
Totals11212000100
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
A.Glass1st09:4130GOOD
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
K.Ferrie3rd00:5448GOOD
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
A.Glass314347.720
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
M.Hauck744763.961
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
D.Rogers08400084
T.Johnson Jr.461000056
C.Wright47700054
J.Poe16800024
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
A.Evans III21800120113
F.Bothwell10110000111
B.Shapen51000051
J.Mosley04500045
FumblesNo.Lost
DIMOPOULOS,G10
FumblesNo.Lost

NIU Quarterback Progression
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at


Holst, Josh
14 - 2361%135 yds1TD1INT115.8RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-181st and 10 on MSU45 (Q1 13:53) J.Poe
+2-2131st2nd and 2 on MSU37 (Q1 13:09) D.Rogers2
2-31st and 10 on MSU14 (Q1 11:13) J.Appleget
2-42nd and 10 on MSU14 (Q1 10:29) T.Johnson Jr.-2
+3-523rd and 10 on MSU14 (Q1 10:24) C.Wright
+4-6191st2nd and 7 on NIU28 (Q1 03:42) G.Givens III2
4-73rd and 10 on NIU47 (Q1 01:45) G.Dimopoulos
+5-824TD2nd and 7 on MSU24 (Q2 15:00) D.Rogers
+6-942nd and 11 on NIU34 (Q2 11:24) D.Rogers2
+7-10151st3rd and 7 on NIU42 (Q2 06:05) D.Rogers3
+8-11-41st and 10 on MSU43 (Q2 04:44) G.Dimopoulos4
+9-1252nd and 24 on NIU43 (Q2 03:47) C.Wright5
+10-13241st1st and 10 on NIU25 (Q3 12:55) D.Rogers6
+11-1461st and 10 on NIU49 (Q3 12:48) T.Johnson Jr.7
11-151st and 10 on MSU30 (Q3 11:17) G.Givens III
11-16INT3rd and 11 on MSU20 (Q3 09:23) D.Rogers-2
+12-17111st2nd and 6 on NIU29 (Q3 00:48) G.Dimopoulos
12-182nd and 11 on MSU46 (Q4 14:54) L.Bryant
+13-1944th and 5 on MSU40 (Q4 14:10) D.Rogers
13-201st and 10 on NIU39 (Q4 11:10) A.Bond
+14-2142nd and 10 on NIU39 (Q4 10:32) T.Johnson Jr.
14-223rd and 6 on NIU43 (Q4 09:43) D.Rogers
14-234th and 6 on NIU43 (Q4 09:38) G.Dimopoulos-2

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext




Davidson, Brady
1 - 250%7 yds0TD0INT79.4RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-11st and 20 on NIU15 (Q4 04:22) L.Bryant
+1-272nd and 20 on NIU15 (Q4 03:57) K.Lewis

Sacked 1 time for 2 yards lost
LostContext
-23rd and 13 on NIU22 (Q4 03:49)



Mississippi St. Quarterback Progression
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at


Shapen, Blake
12 - 2060%160 yds1TD0INT143.7RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-181st3rd and 5 on MSU30 (Q1 09:07) D.Booth
+2-2111st2nd and 8 on MSU40 (Q1 08:15) B.Thompson2
+3-322nd and 7 on NIU46 (Q1 07:28) B.Thompson3
3-41st and 10 on MSU4 (Q1 00:57) B.Thompson
3-53rd and 3 on MSU11 (Q1 00:46) S.Traore-2
+4-643rd and 9 on NIU47 (Q2 14:01) A.Evans III
+5-791st4th and 5 on NIU43 (Q2 13:31) A.Evans III2
5-81st and 7 on NIU7 (Q2 12:31) F.Bothwell
+6-91TD3rd and 1 on NIU1 (Q2 11:55) S.Traore
6-102nd and 5 on MSU35 (Q2 09:23) J.Mosley
6-113rd and 5 on MSU35 (Q2 09:07) S.West-2
6-122nd and 5 on MSU31 (Q2 01:52) J.Mosley-3
+7-1351st and 10 on MSU37 (Q3 14:35) F.Bothwell
+8-14101st2nd and 5 on MSU42 (Q3 14:10) A.Evans III2
+9-15451st1st and 10 on NIU48 (Q3 13:48) J.Mosley3
9-161st and 10 on MSU36 (Q3 08:35) B.Thompson
+10-1731st and 10 on NIU39 (Q3 04:53) A.Williams
10-182nd and 9 on MSU37 (Q4 13:22) A.Evans III
+11-19571st3rd and 9 on MSU37 (Q4 12:55) A.Evans III
+12-2051st4th and 3 on NIU36 (Q4 08:05) F.Bothwell2

Sacked 2 times for 14 yards lost
LostContext
-62nd and 15 on MSU45 (Q3 05:53)
-82nd and 11 on NIU17 (Q3 03:01)




Defensive Statistics
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at
#NIUSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
32Q.Urwiler311140.0-00.0-0-----
22J.Beeler28100.5-80.5-8-----
17F.Maciorowski2790.5-60.5-6-----
95L.Ingold1670.5-80.5-8-----
1T.Myles3360.0-00.0-0-----
4M.Jammeh2460.0-00.0-0-----
97R.Williams1450.0-00.0-0----1
23M.Pretto0440.0-00.0-0-----
3J.Finley1230.0-00.0-0-----
6D.Dixon0330.0-00.0-0-----
33T.Powell1230.0-00.0-0-----
0A.Gulley, Jr0220.5-60.5-6---11
9D.Reynolds2020.0-00.0-0-----
11J.Williams0220.0-00.5-1-----
12K.Lyons1120.0-00.0-0-----
15B.Windham1120.0-00.0-0-----
25J.Gassaway0220.0-00.0-0-----
90R.Jean1120.0-00.0-0-----
7D.Harrison1010.0-00.0-0-----
10M.Hensley0110.0-00.5-1-----
26J.Finley IV1010.0-00.0-0-----
Totals2364872-143.0-1500-00-012

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

#Mississippi St.SoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
13J.Manning2570.0-00.0-0-----
2I.Smith1560.0-00.0-0--1-0--
3B.Lanier1450.0-00.0-0-----
21H.Washington2350.0-00.0-0-----
4D.Brumfield2240.0-00.5-3----1
7Z.Tillman0440.0-00.0-0-----
10J.Smith1340.0-00.0-0-----
11T.Lockhart0330.0-00.0-0-----
20J.Jefferson1230.0-00.0-0-----
40N.Mitchell1230.0-00.5-1-----
42D.Reed0330.0-00.0-0----1
1K.Jones0220.0-00.0-0-----
6D.Anderson0220.0-00.0-0-----
8M.Sylla1120.0-01.0-1----1
23T.Williams0220.0-00.5-3-----
27R.Hibbler1120.0-01.0-4-----
44B.Jennings0220.0-00.0-0-----
15J.Williams1010.0-01.0-41----
22K.Bingley-Jones0110.0-00.0-0-----
25R.Thomas1011.0-21.0-2-----
92J.Bledsoe0110.0-00.5-1-----
Totals1548631-26.0-1510-01-003

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

Participation Report
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

Starters
NIU

Pos##OFFENSE
WR6D.Rogers
WR7G.Givens III
RB10C.Wright
QB15J.Holst
RB45T.Johnson Jr.
OL54E.Malcore
OL55A.Curry
OL63L.Hron
OL64A.Tweedy
OL77I.Ozoh
TE80J.Appleget
Pos##DEFENSE
DB1T.Myles
CB3J.Finley
S4M.Jammeh
CB7D.Harrison
CB9D.Reynolds
DT10M.Hensley
DE11J.Williams
LB17F.Maciorowski
S22J.Beeler
LB32Q.Urwiler
DE97R.Williams
Mississippi St.

Pos##OFFENSE
WR0B.Thompson
QB2B.Shapen
WR3A.Evans III
WR4J.Mosley
RB6D.Booth
TE8S.Traore
OL52Z.Owens
OL72C.Boone
OL75J.Jackson
OL76A.Reese IV
OL77J.James
Pos##DEFENSE
CB1K.Jones
S2I.Smith
S3B.Lanier
CB4D.Brumfield
DL6D.Anderson
LB7Z.Tillman
S21H.Washington
DL22K.Bingley-Jones
LB40N.Mitchell
LB44B.Jennings
DL92J.Bledsoe
Substitutions
NIU:
0 A.Gulley, Jr; 0 L.Bryant; 2 B.Davidson; 4 K.Lewis; 6 D.Dixon; 8 P.Oppong; 9 G.Dimopoulos; 12 K.Lyons; 13 I.Moore Jr.; 15 B.Windham; 16 J.Thomas; 18 L.Tate; 19 D.Cronin; 23 M.Pretto; 25 J.Gassaway; 26 J.Finley IV; 28 J.Poe; 33 T.Powell; 34 J.Little IV; 37 M.Thompson; 58 R.Liegel; 60 A.Glass; 70 M.Jimmar; 78 J.Welch; 88 A.Bond; 90 R.Jean; 90 D.Vuckovic; 95 L.Ingold;
Mississippi St.:
1 K.Taylor; 5 M.Reese; 5 S.Burnside; 7 M.Allen; 8 M.Sylla; 9 T.Mitchell; 10 C.Ball; 10 J.Smith; 11 A.Williams; 11 T.Lockhart; 12 C.Thompson; 13 S.Magee; 13 J.Manning; 15 J.Williams; 17 K.Johnson; 20 J.Jefferson; 22 X.Gayten; 23 T.Williams; 23 S.Davis; 24 F.Bothwell; 25 R.Thomas; 26 D.Lewis III; 27 R.Hibbler; 28 T.Johnson; 30 M.Chapman; 35 K.Dinkins; 36 J.Stewart; 38 N.Tiyce; 42 D.Reed; 46 J.Head Jr.; 49 M.Hauck; 50 K.Keenum; 53 B.Smith; 56 W.Davis; 61 T.Mayberry; 74 J.Lewis Jr.; 80 K.Ferrie; 87 S.West; 88 E.Pulliam; 88 J.Burroughs; 98 A.Shepphard; 99 D.Moye;
Did Not Play
NIU:
2 McGarrell, Cyrus; 3 Taylor Jr., Rickey; 5 Murray, Davonte; 5 Lynch, Justin; 11 Ware, Romelo; 12 Proctor, Jackson; 13 Hatfield, Dane; 14 Macon, Jalen; 14 Armstrong, Malik; 17 McIvory, Jamari; 18 McCoy, Thomas; 20 Bekee, Chidu; 20 Ibekwe, Afy; 21 Rogers, Lazaro; 21 Tillman, Austin; 24 Porter, Elijah; 27 Porter, Trey; 29 Walker, Romelo; 30 Ellis, Andruw; 30 Ruane-Martino, Keagan; 31 Belman, Owen; 32 Craig, Reginald; 33 Schlenhardt, JJ; 34 White, Triston; 35 Hunter, Tristan ; 36 Ference, Jake; 38 Williams, Amari; 41 McRae, KJ; 42 Kelly, Quinn; 44 Pedro, Ross; 44 Canion, Montrel; 45 Nixon, Trenton; 46 Wade, CJ; 47 Hummer, Eliot; 49 Habermehl, Devin; 52 Davis, Ivan; 53 Skartvedt, Luke; 53 Brooks, Charles; 54 Morrisroe, Zach; 55 Bellamy, Jordan; 57 Nelson, Kimar; 61 Gustafson, Ben; 62 Rumohr, Grey ; 66 Mahnesmith, Lane; 67 Rindels, Tyler; 68 Senenat, Samir; 69 Gross, Logan; 72 Rinderknecht, Tanner; 74 Murray, Erik; 75 Paasch, Thomas; 76 Chambers, Tyler; 82 Haack, Caleb; 83 Fowler, Jason; 85 Stein, Joe; 86 Akers, Devon; 87 Cook, Micah; 87 Russo, Liam; 89 Popish, Casey; 92 Phelps, Tanner; 93 Omotoso, Fawzy; 99 Bullock, Austin; 99 Washington, Amari;
Mississippi St.:
TM TEAM; 0 Forrest, Fatt; 9 Johnson, Ricky; 12 Woodard, Tyler; 14 Jackson, Lo'Kavion; 14 Harris, Gracen; 15 Puckett, Parker; 16 Gullette, Derion; 17 Kromenhoek, Luke; 18 Glover, Jaron; 18 Smith Jr., Sekou; 19 Reyes, Cyrus; 20 Daniels, Johnnie; 21 Johnson, Geron; 24 Cannon, Elijah; 26 Wilson, Kolin; 29 Johnson, Boogie; 31 James, LaKendrick; 32 Rice, AJ; 33 McGruder, DK; 34 Sutton, Vic; 37 Sanders, Nevaeh; 38 Antoine, Jaylen; 39 Cosper, Kallen; 41 Willis, Tyshun; 42 Paxton, Samuel; 43 Whitson, Will; 45 Myers, Ethan; 47 Wilkinson, William; 47 Pleasant, Sean; 48 Reeves, Turner; 51 Work, Luke; 54 Steen, Blake; 55 Coates, Colin; 55 Shumpert-Perkins, Jakheem; 58 Lockhart, TJ; 59 Lopez, Alex; 60 Lefeau, Matthew; 65 Dowland, Spencer; 70 Turnage, Breyden; 71 Miles, Saquon; 73 Bouldin, Jaekwon; 80 Lewis Jr., AJ; 81 Mitchell, Bull; 82 Jackson, Davian; 83 Shepard, Ferzell; 84 Iloh, Emeka; 88 Skipworth, Joeseph; 89 Primer IV, Jessie; 90 McClendon, Kai; 94 Clark, Corey; 97 Hibbler Jr., Terrance;

Drive Chart (By Team)
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
NIU1stNIU2515:00KOMSU1209:41 *FG10 - 635:19
NIU1stNIU2503:48KONIU4700:57PUNT5 - 222:51
NIU1stMSU2700:21PUNTMSU014:53 *TD2 - 270:28
NIU2ndNIU3511:31KONIU4009:53PUNT3 - 51:38
NIU2ndNIU1508:50PUNTMSU4601:58PUNT9 - 396:52
NIU2ndNIU1700:35PUNTNIU160:00HALF1 - -10:35
NIU3rdNIU2512:55KOMSU2008:41INT9 - 554:14
NIU3rdNIU2500:54KOMSU3613:28DOWNS6 - 392:26
NIU4thNIU2511:18KONIU4309:33DOWNS5 - 181:45
NIU4thNIU2504:31KONIU2002:35PUNT3 - -51:56

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
NIU1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession8:319:135:085:1317:4410:2128:05
3rd down conversions0-21-30-10-31-50-41-9
4th down conversions0-00-00-00-20-00-20-2

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
MSU1stMSU2509:41KONIU003:48 *TD13 - 755:53
MSU1stMSU400:57PUNTMSU600:21PUNT3 - 20:36
MSU2ndNIU4814:51KONIU011:31 *TD8 - 483:20
MSU2ndMSU1309:53PUNTMSU3508:51PUNT4 - 221:02
MSU2ndMSU2601:58PUNTMSU3200:35PUNT3 - 61:23
MSU3rdMSU2515:00KONIU012:55 *TD6 - 752:05
MSU3rdMSU2008:41INTNIU3000:54 *FG15 - 507:47
MSU4thMSU3613:28DOWNSNIU011:18 *TD5 - 642:10
MSU4thNIU4309:33DOWNSNIU004:31 *TD8 - 435:02
MSU4thMSU2302:35PUNTNIU400:00HALF5 - 372:35

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Mississippi St.1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession6:295:479:529:4712:1619:3931:55
3rd down conversions1-31-42-41-22-73-65-13
4th down conversions1-11-11-11-12-22-24-4

Drive Chart (By Quarter)
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
NIU1stNIU2515:00KOMSU1209:41*FG10 - 635:19
MSU1stMSU2509:41KONIU003:48*TD13 - 755:53
NIU1stNIU2503:48KONIU4700:57PUNT5 - 222:51
MSU1stMSU400:57PUNTMSU600:21PUNT3 - 20:36
NIU1stMSU2700:21PUNTMSU014:53*TD2 - 270:28
MSU2ndNIU4814:51KONIU011:31*TD8 - 483:20
NIU2ndNIU3511:31KONIU4009:53PUNT3 - 51:38
MSU2ndMSU1309:53PUNTMSU3508:51PUNT4 - 221:02
NIU2ndNIU1508:50PUNTMSU4601:58PUNT9 - 396:52
MSU2ndMSU2601:58PUNTMSU3200:35PUNT3 - 61:23
NIU2ndNIU1700:35PUNTNIU160:00HALF1 - -10:35
MSU3rdMSU2515:00KONIU012:55*TD6 - 752:05
NIU3rdNIU2512:55KOMSU2008:41INT9 - 554:14
MSU3rdMSU2008:41INTNIU3000:54*FG15 - 507:47
NIU3rdNIU2500:54KOMSU3613:28DOWNS6 - 392:26
MSU4thMSU3613:28DOWNSNIU011:18*TD5 - 642:10
NIU4thNIU2511:18KONIU4309:33DOWNS5 - 181:45
MSU4thNIU4309:33DOWNSNIU004:31*TD8 - 435:02
NIU4thNIU2504:31KONIU2002:35PUNT3 - -51:56
MSU4thMSU2302:35PUNTNIU400:00HALF5 - 372:35

Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

-Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
NIU won the toss. NIU will receive and MSU will defend the north goal.
HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the NIU0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
NIU drive start at 15:00
1-10NIU25(15:00) [NHSG] WRIGHT, Chavon rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the NIU28 (MITCHELL, Nic;SMITH, Isaac), clock 14:54. [14:54]
2-7NIU28PENALTY Before the snap, NIU False Start on TWEEDY, Aidan enforced 5 yards from the NIU28 to the NIU23, clock 14:26. [14:26]
2-12NIU23(14:01) [SG] JOHNSON JR., Telly rush to the right for a gain of 32 yards to the MSU45 (MITCHELL, Nic), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:53. [13:53]R
1-10MSU45(13:17) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass to the left complete for 8 yards to POE, Jaylen caught at the MSU45 and advanced to the MSU37 (SMITH, Isaac), clock 13:09. [13:09]
2-2MSU37(12:37) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass to the right complete for 13 yards to ROGERS, DeAree caught at the MSU37 and advanced to the MSU24 (BRUMFIELD, DeAgo;MANNING, Jahron), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:31. [12:31]P
1-10MSU24(11:58) [SG] WRIGHT, Chavon rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MSU20 (WILLIAMS, Trevion;REED, DJ), clock 11:54. [11:54]
2-6MSU20(11:19) [SG] HOLST, Josh scrambles to the right for a gain of 6 yards to the MSU14 (MANNING, Jahron), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:13. [11:13]R
1-10MSU14(10:32) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass to the right incomplete intended for APPLEGET, Jake, clock 10:29. [10:29]
2-10MSU14(10:27) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass to the left incomplete intended for JOHNSON JR., Telly thrown to the MSU15, clock 10:24. [10:24]
3-10MSU14(10:23) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass to the right complete for 2 yards to WRIGHT, Chavon caught at the MSU14 and advanced to the MSU12 (TILLMAN, Zakari;WASHINGTON, Hunter), clock 10:14. [10:14]
4-8MSU12GLASS, Andrew field goal attempt from 30 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at MSU20], clock 09:41. [09:41]
NIU 3, Mississippi St. 0
Drive Summary: 10 plays, 63 yards, 5:19
GLASS, Andrew kickoff 65 yards from the NIU35 to the MSU0, Touchback , clock 09:41.
MSU drive start at 09:41
1-10MSU25(09:41) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake scrambles up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the MSU30 (MACIOROWSKI, Filip), clock 09:30. [09:30]
2-5MSU30(09:13) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake scrambles up the middle for no gain to the MSU30 (WILLIAMS, Roy), clock 09:07. [09:07]
3-5MSU30(08:43) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 8 yards to BOOTH, Davon caught at the MSU28 and advanced to the MSU38 (FINLEY, Jacob), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:37. [08:37]P
1-10MSU38(08:19) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MSU40 (URWILER, Quinton;MYLES, Ty), clock 08:15. [08:15]
2-8MSU40(07:55) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 11 yards to THOMPSON, Brenen caught at the MSU48 and advanced to the NIU49 (FINLEY, Jacob;BEELER, Jasper), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:48. [07:48]P
1-10NIU49(07:36) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake scrambles to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the NIU46 (URWILER, Quinton;MYLES, Ty), clock 07:28. [07:28]
2-7NIU46(06:58) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 2 yards to THOMPSON, Brenen caught at the NIU48 and advanced to the NIU44 (MACIOROWSKI, Filip;BEELER, Jasper), clock 06:52. [06:52]
3-5NIU44(06:30) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake scrambles up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the NIU40 (BEELER, Jasper;PRETTO, Marc), clock 06:24. [06:24]
4-1NIU40(05:53) [SG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the NIU39 (URWILER, Quinton;WILLIAMS, Roy), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:49. [05:49]R
1-10NIU39(05:26) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the NIU38 (INGOLD, Lance;DIXON, Dasean), clock 05:22. [05:22]
2-9NIU38(04:57) [NHSG] QB Keeper SHAPEN, Blake rush to the right for a gain of 24 yards to the NIU14 (WINDHAM, Broderick), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:50. [04:50]R
1-10NIU14(04:30) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the NIU10 (URWILER, Quinton;BEELER, Jasper), clock 04:26. [04:26]
2-6NIU10(03:51) [NHSG] THOMPSON, Brenen rush to the left for a gain of 10 yards to the NIU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 03:48 (Scoring play confirmed). [03:48]R
0-0NIU3FERRIE, Kyle PAT kick attempt is good.
NIU 3, Mississippi St. 7
Drive Summary: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:53
HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the NIU0, Touchback , clock 03:48.
NIU drive start at 03:48
1-10NIU25(03:48) [NHSG] JOHNSON JR., Telly rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the NIU28 (BINGLEY-JONES, Kedrick;ANDERSON, Deonte), clock 03:42. [03:42]
2-7NIU28(03:10) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass to the right complete for 19 yards to GIVENS III, Gary caught at the NIU40 and advanced to the NIU47 (BRUMFIELD, DeAgo), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:02. [03:02]P
1-10NIU47(02:30) [SG] JOHNSON JR., Telly rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the NIU50 (JENNINGS, Branden;SMITH, Jalen), clock 02:26. [02:26]
2-7NIU50(01:52) [SG] POE, Jaylen rush to the right for a loss of 3 yards to the NIU47 (WILLIAMS, Trevion;BRUMFIELD, DeAgo), clock 01:45. [01:45]
3-10NIU47(01:13) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass deep to the left incomplete intended for DIMOPOULOS, George thrown to the MSU30; QB hurried by BRUMFIELD, DeAgo, clock 01:09. [01:09]
4-10NIU47(01:07) VUCKOVIC, Danny punt 47 yards to the MSU6, EVANS III, Anthony returned 12 yards to the MSU22 (STEIN, Joe;PORTER, Elijah), clock 00:57. PENALTY MSU Illegal Block in the Back on CANNON, Elijah enforced half the distance from the goal, 4 yards from the MSU7 to the MSU3, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred. [00:57]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 22 yards, 2:51
MSU drive start at 00:57
1-10MSU4(00:55) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right incomplete dropped by THOMPSON, Brenen thrown to the MSU10, clock 00:53. [00:53]
2-10MSU4(00:51) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the MSU11 (JAMMEH, Muhammad;BEELER, Jasper), clock 00:46. [00:46]
3-3MSU11(00:28) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short up the middle incomplete intended for TRAORE, Seydou broken up by GULLEY, JR, Alvin at the MSU16, clock 00:25. [00:25]
4-3MSU11PENALTY Before the snap, MSU Delay Of Game on TIYCE, Nathan enforced 5 yards from the MSU11 to the MSU6, clock 00:25. [00:25]
4-8MSU6(00:25) TIYCE, Nathan punt 21 yards to the MSU27 out of bounds, clock 00:21. [00:21]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 2 yards, 0:36
NIU drive start at 00:21
1-10MSU27(00:20) [NHSG] WRIGHT, Chavon rush to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the MSU24 (JEFFERSON, Jett;LOCKHART, Tyler), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 1st quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 1st QUARTER: NIU 3, Mississippi St. 7

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
NIU38:3122040-20-08-514-7-0-421-5
Mississippi St.76:2932051-31-111-613-5-0-212-9

Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at
NIUMSU
Score37
FIRST DOWNS45
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)8-5111-61
PASSING-YARDS (NET)4221
Passes Att-Comp-Int7-4-05-3-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS15-9316-82
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-12
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-47.01-21.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards1-52-9
Possession Time8:316:29
Third-Down Conversions0-21-3
Fourth-Down Conversions0-01-1

NIU

Mississippi St.

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Wright31001003.34
T.Johnson Jr.338038012.732
J.Holst1606066
J.Poe10-3-30-3

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
F.Bothwell41301303.37
B.Shapen53603607.224

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
J.Holst4-7-0420190

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Shapen3-5-0210110

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
D.Rogers1130113
G.Dimopoulos0001
C.Wright12012
T.Johnson Jr.0001

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
B.Thompson2130311

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
D.Vuckovic14747.04700

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
N.Tiyce12121.02100

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Evans III112012

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Beeler0-52.50.00.0
Q.Urwiler0-42.00.00.0
J.Finley1-11.50.00.0
F.Maciorowski1-11.50.00.0
R.Williams1-11.50.00.0
T.Myles0-21.00.00.0
B.Windham1-01.00.00.0
M.Jammeh0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Brumfield1-22.00.01.0
I.Smith1-11.50.00.0
J.Manning1-11.50.00.0
N.Mitchell1-11.50.00.0
T.Williams0-21.00.01.0
D.Anderson0-10.50.00.0
Z.Tillman0-10.50.00.0
J.Smith0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st09:41NIU - A.Glass 30 yd FG , 10-63 5:193-0
1st03:48MSU - B.Thompson 10 yd TD RUSH (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 13-75 5:533-7

Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

-Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
2-7MSU24(15:00) [NHSG] HOLST, Josh pass to the right complete for 24 yards to ROGERS, DeAree to the MSU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN NIU, clock 14:53 (Scoring play confirmed). [14:53]P
0-0MSU3GLASS, Andrew PAT kick attempt is good.
NIU 10, Mississippi St. 7
(14:53) GLASS, Andrew onside kickoff 13 yards from the NIU35, no return , clock 14:51.
MSU drive start at 14:51
1-10NIU48(14:51) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the NIU45 (JEAN, Reggie), clock 14:45. [14:45]
2-7NIU45(14:29) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the NIU42 (MACIOROWSKI, Filip;POWELL, Taylor), clock 14:23. [14:23]
3-4NIU42(14:06) BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the NIU35 (BEELER, Jasper;MACIOROWSKI, Filip), clock 14:01. PENALTY Before the snap, MSU Illegal Formation enforced 5 yards from the NIU42 to the NIU47. NO PLAY (replay the down). [14:01]
3-9NIU47(13:35) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the left complete for 4 yards to EVANS III, Anthony caught at the NIU50 and advanced to the NIU43 (REYNOLDS, Dev'ion), clock 13:31. [13:31]
4-5NIU43(13:03) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short up the middle complete for 9 yards to EVANS III, Anthony caught at the NIU38 and advanced to the NIU34 (JAMMEH, Muhammad), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:59. [12:59]P
1-10NIU34(12:42) SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right incomplete intended for THOMPSON, Brenen, clock 12:38. PENALTY NIU Pass Interference on FINLEY, Jacob enforced 15 yards to the NIU19 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [12:38]E
1-10NIU19(12:36) [NHSG] GAYTEN, Xavier rush to the left for a gain of 12 yards to the NIU7 (MACIOROWSKI, Filip;URWILER, Quinton), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:31. [12:31]R
1-7NIU7(12:03) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the left incomplete intended for BOTHWELL, Fluff thrown to the NIU10; QB hurried by GULLEY, JR, Alvin, clock 12:01. [12:01]
2-7NIU7(11:59) [NHSG] QB Keeper SHAPEN, Blake rush to the left for a gain of 6 yards to the NIU1 (REYNOLDS, Dev'ion), clock 11:55. [11:55]
3-1NIU1(11:33) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the left complete for 1 yard to TRAORE, Seydou caught at the NIU1 and advanced to the NIU0, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 11:31 (Scoring play confirmed). [11:31]
0-0NIU3FERRIE, Kyle PAT kick attempt is good.
NIU 10, Mississippi St. 14
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:20
HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 57 yards from the MSU35 to the NIU8 out of bounds. Receiving team has elected to spot the ball at its 35-yard line , clock 11:31.
NIU drive start at 11:31
1-10NIU35(11:31) [NHSG] JOHNSON JR., Telly rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the NIU34 (MITCHELL, Nic;BLEDSOE, Jaray), clock 11:24. [11:24]
2-11NIU34(10:55) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass to the left complete for 4 yards to ROGERS, DeAree caught at the NIU34 and advanced to the NIU38 (SMITH, Isaac;LANIER, Brylan), clock 10:50. [10:50]
3-7NIU38(10:40) [NHSG] WRIGHT, Chavon rush to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the NIU40 (TILLMAN, Zakari;MANNING, Jahron), clock 10:34. [10:34]
4-5NIU40(10:02) VUCKOVIC, Danny punt 47 yards to the MSU13 downed by PORTER, Trey, clock 09:53. [09:53]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 5 yards, 1:38
MSU drive start at 09:53
1-10MSU13(09:53) [NHSG] EVANS III, Anthony rush to the left for a gain of 17 yards to the MSU30 (URWILER, Quinton), 1ST DOWN, clock 09:46. [09:46]R
1-10MSU30(09:27) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the MSU35 (GASSAWAY, Jake;WILLIAMS, Roy), clock 09:23. [09:23]
2-5MSU35(09:09) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass deep to the left incomplete intended for MOSLEY, Jordan thrown to the NIU41, clock 09:07. [09:07]
3-5MSU35(09:05) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass deep to the right incomplete intended for WEST, Sam thrown to the NIU40, clock 08:59. [08:59]
4-5MSU35(08:57) PULLIAM, Ethan punt 50 yards to the NIU15, fair catch by ROGERS, DeAree, clock 08:51. [08:51]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 22 yards, 1:02
NIU drive start at 08:50
1-10NIU15(08:51) [NHSG] HOLST, Josh scrambles to the left for a gain of 11 yards to the NIU26 (MANNING, Jahron;SMITH, Jalen), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:44. [08:44]R
1-10NIU26(08:13) [SG] WRIGHT, Chavon rush to the left for a gain of 8 yards to the NIU34 (SMITH, Jalen;WASHINGTON, Hunter), clock 08:07. [08:07]
2-2NIU34(07:36) [SG] JOHNSON JR., Telly rush to the left for a gain of 5 yards to the NIU39 (SMITH, Jalen), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:32. [07:32]R
1-10NIU39(06:56) [SG] WRIGHT, Chavon rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the NIU40 (MANNING, Jahron;LOCKHART, Tyler), clock 06:51. [06:51]
2-9NIU40(06:12) [SG] HOLST, Josh scrambles to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the NIU42 (MANNING, Jahron;SYLLA, Malick), clock 06:05. [06:05]
3-7NIU42(05:31) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass to the right complete for 15 yards to ROGERS, DeAree caught at the MSU44 and advanced to the MSU43 (WASHINGTON, Hunter), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:15. [05:15]P
1-10H43Timeout NIU, clock 04:44. [04:44]
1-10MSU43(04:43) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass to the left complete for -4 yards to DIMOPOULOS, George caught at the MSU45, DIMOPOULOS, George fumbled at MSU43 forced by WILLIAMS, Jayven, recovered by NIU DIMOPOULOS, George at the MSU47 to the MSU47, End of Play, clock 04:18. [04:18]
2-14H47Timeout NIU, clock 03:55. [03:55]
2-14MSU47(03:53) WRIGHT, Chavon rush to the left for a gain of 15 yards to the MSU32 (SMITH, Jalen), clock 03:47. PENALTY NIU Holding on MALCORE, Evan enforced 10 yards from the MSU47 to the NIU43 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [03:47]
2-24NIU43(03:36) [NHSG] HOLST, Josh pass to the left complete for 5 yards to WRIGHT, Chavon caught at the NIU43 and advanced to the NIU48 (TILLMAN, Zakari;REED, DJ), clock 03:28. [03:28]
3-19NIU48(02:50) [SG] WRIGHT, Chavon rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the MSU46 (HIBBLER, Red;REED, DJ), clock 02:46. [02:46]
4-13H46Timeout NIU, clock 02:05. [02:05]
4-13MSU46(02:03) Punt by VUCKOVIC, Danny at the MSU46 is blocked by SANDERS, Nevaeh, clock 01:58. PENALTY MSU Personal Foul enforced at the deadball spot for 15 yards from the MSU41 to the MSU26, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred. [01:58]
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 39 yards, 6:52
MSU drive start at 01:58
1-10MSU26(01:58) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the MSU31 (WILLIAMS, Jalonnie;URWILER, Quinton), clock 01:52. [01:52]
2-5MSU31(01:37) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass deep to the left incomplete intended for MOSLEY, Jordan thrown to the NIU25, clock 01:33. [01:33]
3-5MSU31(01:32) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake scrambles to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the MSU32 (URWILER, Quinton;JAMMEH, Muhammad), clock 01:23. [01:23]
4-4H32Timeout Mississippi St., clock 00:43. [00:43]
4-4MSU32(00:41) PULLIAM, Ethan punt 51 yards to the NIU17, fair catch by ROGERS, DeAree, clock 00:35. [00:35]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 6 yards, 1:23
NIU drive start at 00:35
1-10NIU17(00:35) [NH] Kneel down by HOLST, Josh at NIU16 (team loss of 1), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 1 plays, -1 yards, 0:35
-End of first half, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 2nd QUARTER: NIU 10, Mississippi St. 14

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
NIU79:1322041-30-09-335-5-0-442-25
Mississippi St.75:4721141-41-18-523-7-0-142-20

Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at
NIUMSU
Score1014
FIRST DOWNS89
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)17-8419-113
PASSING-YARDS (NET)8635
Passes Att-Comp-Int12-9-012-6-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS29-17031-148
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-12
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-47.01-21.0
Fumbles-Lost1-00-0
Penalties-Yards3-304-29
Possession Time17:4412:16
Third-Down Conversions1-52-7
Fourth-Down Conversions0-02-2

NIU

Mississippi St.

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Wright727027083.9
T.Johnson Jr.543-1420328.4
J.Holst3190190116.3
J.Poe10-3-30-3

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
F.Bothwell518018073.6
B.Shapen7430430246.1
X.Gayten11201201212

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
J.Holst9-12-0861240

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Shapen6-12-0351110

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
D.Rogers4561424
G.Dimopoulos1-402-4
C.Wright27025
T.Johnson Jr.0001

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
A.Evans III213029
B.Thompson2130311
F.Bothwell0001
J.Mosley0002

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
D.Vuckovic39431.34700

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
N.Tiyce12121.02100
E.Pulliam210150.55100

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Evans III112012

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Q.Urwiler1-74.50.00.0
F.Maciorowski1-32.50.00.0
J.Beeler0-52.50.00.0
M.Jammeh1-22.00.00.0
D.Reynolds2-02.00.00.0
R.Williams1-22.00.00.0
J.Finley1-11.50.00.0
J.Williams1-11.50.01.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Manning1-53.50.00.0
J.Smith1-32.50.00.0
I.Smith1-22.00.00.0
D.Brumfield1-22.00.01.0
H.Washington1-22.00.00.0
N.Mitchell1-22.00.01.0
Z.Tillman0-31.50.00.0
J.Williams1-11.50.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st09:41NIU - A.Glass 30 yd FG , 10-63 5:193-0
1st03:48MSU - B.Thompson 10 yd TD RUSH (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 13-75 5:533-7
2nd14:53NIU - D.Rogers 24 yd TD PASS from J.Holst (KICK by A.Glass) , 2-27 0:2810-7
2nd11:31MSU - S.Traore 1 yd TD PASS from B.Shapen (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 8-48 3:2010-14

Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

NIUMSU
Score77
FIRST DOWNS44
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)9-338-52
PASSING-YARDS (NET)4414
Passes Att-Comp-Int5-5-07-3-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS14-7715-66
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-23.52-50.5
Fumbles-Lost1-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-252-20
Possession Time9:135:47
Third-Down Conversions1-31-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-01-1

NIU

Mississippi St.

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Wright41701704.38
T.Johnson Jr.25-14025
J.Holst21301306.511

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
F.Bothwell1505055
B.Shapen270703.56
X.Gayten11201201212

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
J.Holst5-5-0441240

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Shapen3-7-014190

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
D.Rogers3431324
G.Dimopoulos1-401-4
C.Wright15015

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
A.Evans III213029
F.Bothwell0001
J.Mosley0002

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
D.Vuckovic24723.54700

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
E.Pulliam210150.55100

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Q.Urwiler1-32.50.00.0
D.Reynolds2-02.00.00.0
M.Jammeh1-11.50.00.0
J.Williams1-11.50.01.0
F.Maciorowski0-21.00.00.0
R.Jean1-01.00.00.0
J.Gassaway0-10.50.00.0
T.Powell0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Smith1-22.00.00.0
J.Manning0-42.00.00.0
J.Williams1-11.50.01.0
H.Washington1-11.50.00.0
Z.Tillman0-21.00.00.0
D.Reed0-21.00.00.0
I.Smith0-10.50.00.0
B.Lanier0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd14:53NIU - D.Rogers 24 yd TD PASS from J.Holst (KICK by A.Glass) , 2-27 0:2810-7
2nd11:31MSU - S.Traore 1 yd TD PASS from B.Shapen (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 8-48 3:2010-14

Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

At the start of the second half, MSU will receive and NIU will defend the south goal.
-Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
GLASS, Andrew kickoff 65 yards from the NIU35 to the MSU0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
MSU drive start at 15:00
1-10MSU25(15:00) BOTHWELL, Fluff rush to the left for a gain of 7 yards to the MSU32 (URWILER, Quinton;BEELER, Jasper), clock 14:53. PENALTY MSU Holding on WORK, Luke enforced 10 yards from the MSU25 to the MSU15 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [14:53]
1-20MSU15(14:42) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush to the right for a gain of 22 yards to the MSU37 (URWILER, Quinton), 1ST DOWN, clock 14:35. [14:35]R
1-10MSU37(14:19) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 5 yards to BOTHWELL, Fluff caught at the MSU34 and advanced to the MSU42 (MACIOROWSKI, Filip), clock 14:10. [14:10]
2-5MSU42(13:55) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the left complete for 10 yards to EVANS III, Anthony caught at the MSU50 and advanced to the NIU48 (MYLES, Ty), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:48. [13:48]P
1-10NIU48(13:32) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass deep to the left complete for 45 yards to MOSLEY, Jordan to the NIU3, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 13:26. [13:26]P
1-3NIU3(13:21) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the NIU1 (URWILER, Quinton;MACIOROWSKI, Filip), clock 13:16. [13:16]
2-1NIU1(12:57) [SG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the NIU0, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 12:55 (Scoring play confirmed). [12:55]
0-0NIU3FERRIE, Kyle PAT kick attempt is good.
NIU 10, Mississippi St. 21
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:05
HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the NIU0, Touchback , clock 12:55.
NIU drive start at 12:55
1-10NIU25(12:55) [NH] HOLST, Josh pass to the right complete for 24 yards to ROGERS, DeAree caught at the NIU40 and advanced to the NIU49 (MANNING, Jahron), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:48. [12:48]P
1-10NIU49(12:24) HOLST, Josh pass to the left complete for 30 yards to JOHNSON JR., Telly to the MSU21 (MITCHELL, Nic), clock 12:17. PENALTY NIU Holding enforced 10 yards from the MSU45 to the NIU45, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred, 6 yards credited to passer and receiver on the play. [12:17]
1-14NIU45(12:03) [NH] POE, Jaylen rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the NIU50 (SMITH, Isaac;LANIER, Brylan), clock 11:57. [11:57]
2-9NIU50(11:21) WRIGHT, Chavon rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the MSU45 (SMITH, Isaac;TILLMAN, Zakari), clock 11:17. PENALTY MSU Face mask enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the MSU45 to the MSU30 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN. [11:17]E
1-10MSU30(10:54) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass up the middle incomplete intended for GIVENS III, Gary, clock 10:49. [10:49]
2-10MSU30(10:49) [SG] WRIGHT, Chavon rush up the middle for a gain of 11 yards to the MSU19 (WASHINGTON, Hunter;JONES, Kelley), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:44. [10:44]R
1-10MSU19(10:06) [SG] WRIGHT, Chavon rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MSU16 (LANIER, Brylan;JENNINGS, Branden), clock 10:02. [10:02]
2-7MSU16(09:27) [SG] WRIGHT, Chavon rush up the middle for a loss of 4 yards to the MSU20 (HIBBLER, Red), clock 09:23. [09:23]
3-11MSU20(08:45) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass to the left intercepted by SMITH, Isaac intended for ROGERS, DeAree. Smith return for yards to the MSU0, touchback., clock 08:41. [08:41]
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:14
MSU drive start at 08:41
1-10MSU20(08:41) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush to the right for a gain of 16 yards to the MSU36 (FINLEY, Jacob;JAMMEH, Muhammad), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:35. [08:35]R
1-10MSU36(08:17) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for THOMPSON, Brenen thrown to the NIU15, clock 08:12. [08:12]
2-10MSU36(08:10) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the MSU44 (BEELER, Jasper), clock 08:06. [08:06]
3-2MSU44(07:54) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the MSU45 (GASSAWAY, Jake;URWILER, Quinton), clock 07:50. [07:50]
4-1MSU45(07:08) [SG] QB Keeper TAYLOR, Kamario rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the MSU50 (MYLES, Ty;BEELER, Jasper), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:01. [07:01]R
1-10MSU50(06:28) [NHSG] EVANS III, Anthony rush to the left for a gain of 5 yards to the NIU45 (MYLES, Ty), clock 06:24. [06:24]
2-5NIU45(06:01) BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 15 yards to the NIU30 (FINLEY, Jacob;BEELER, Jasper), clock 05:53. PENALTY MSU Holding on WEST, Sam enforced 10 yards from the NIU45 to the MSU45 [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [05:53]
2-15MSU45(05:42) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake sacked for a loss of 6 yards at the MSU39 (MACIOROWSKI, Filip;GULLEY, JR, Alvin), clock 05:37. [05:37]
3-21MSU39(05:00) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake scrambles up the middle for a gain of 22 yards to the NIU39 (HARRISON, Donte), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:53. [04:53]R
1-10NIU39(04:30) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the right complete for 3 yards to WILLIAMS, Ayden to the NIU36 (URWILER, Quinton), clock 04:18. [04:18]
2-7NIU36(03:59) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the NIU30 (DIXON, Dasean;WILLIAMS, Roy), clock 03:56. [03:56]
3-1NIU30(03:39) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 14 yards to the NIU16 (JAMMEH, Muhammad;INGOLD, Lance), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:34. [03:34]R
1-10NIU16(03:04) [SG] EVANS III, Anthony rush to the left for a loss of 1 yard to the NIU17 (WILLIAMS, Jalonnie;HENSLEY, Mark), clock 03:01. [03:01]
2-11NIU17(02:38) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake sacked for a loss of 8 yards at the NIU25 (BEELER, Jasper;INGOLD, Lance), clock 02:34. [02:34]
3-19NIU25(02:00) BOOTH, Davon rush to the left for a gain of 19 yards to the NIU6 (MYLES, Ty;HARRISON, Donte), clock 01:52. PENALTY MSU Holding enforced 10 yards from the NIU25 to the NIU35 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [01:52]
3-29NIU35(01:37) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the NIU30 (URWILER, Quinton;DIXON, Dasean), clock 01:34. [01:34]
4-24NIU30(00:58) FERRIE, Kyle field goal attempt from 48 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at NIU38], clock 00:54. [00:54]
NIU 10, Mississippi St. 24
Drive Summary: 15 plays, 50 yards, 7:47
HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the NIU0, Touchback , clock 00:54.
NIU drive start at 00:54
1-10NIU25(00:54) [NHSG] JOHNSON JR., Telly rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the NIU29 (ANDERSON, Deonte;SMITH, Isaac), clock 00:48. [00:48]
2-6NIU29(00:16) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass short to the right complete for 11 yards to DIMOPOULOS, George caught at the NIU34 and advanced to the NIU40 (WASHINGTON, Hunter), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:00. PENALTY MSU Unsportsmanlike Conduct on WASHINGTON, Hunter enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the NIU40 to the MSU45 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN. [00:00]P
-End of 3rd quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 3rd QUARTER: NIU 10, Mississippi St. 24

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
NIU05:0812250-10-06-243-5-1-411-10
Mississippi St.109:5252072-41-115-924-5-0-635-60

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

NIUMSU
Score1024
FIRST DOWNS1316
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)23-10834-205
PASSING-YARDS (NET)12798
Passes Att-Comp-Int17-12-117-10-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS40-23551-303
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-12
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-47.01-21.0
Fumbles-Lost1-00-0
Penalties-Yards4-409-89
Possession Time22:5222:08
Third-Down Conversions1-64-11
Fourth-Down Conversions0-03-3

NIU

Mississippi St.

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Wright1146-4420113.8
T.Johnson Jr.647-1460327.7
J.Holst3190190116.3
J.Poe25-32051

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
F.Bothwell12900900227.5
B.Shapen8650650248.1
X.Gayten11201201212
K.Taylor1505055

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
J.Holst12-17-11271240

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Shapen10-17-0841452

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
D.Rogers5801624
G.Dimopoulos270311
C.Wright27025
T.Johnson Jr.16026

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
A.Evans III3230310
B.Thompson2130411
F.Bothwell15025
J.Mosley1450345

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
D.Vuckovic39431.34700

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
N.Tiyce12121.02100
E.Pulliam210150.55100

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Evans III112012

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Q.Urwiler3-108.00.00.0
F.Maciorowski2-54.50.50.5
J.Beeler1-74.50.50.5
T.Myles2-33.50.00.0
M.Jammeh1-43.00.00.0
R.Williams1-32.50.00.0
J.Finley1-22.00.00.0
D.Reynolds2-02.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Manning2-54.50.00.0
I.Smith1-53.50.00.0
H.Washington2-33.50.00.0
J.Smith1-32.50.00.0
D.Brumfield1-22.00.01.0
Z.Tillman0-42.00.00.0
J.Williams1-22.00.02.0
N.Mitchell1-22.00.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st09:41NIU - A.Glass 30 yd FG , 10-63 5:193-0
1st03:48MSU - B.Thompson 10 yd TD RUSH (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 13-75 5:533-7
2nd14:53NIU - D.Rogers 24 yd TD PASS from J.Holst (KICK by A.Glass) , 2-27 0:2810-7
2nd11:31MSU - S.Traore 1 yd TD PASS from B.Shapen (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 8-48 3:2010-14
3rd12:55MSU - D.Booth 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 6-75 2:0510-21
3rd00:54MSU - K.Ferrie 48 yd FG , 15-50 7:4710-24

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

NIUMSU
Score010
FIRST DOWNS57
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)6-2415-92
PASSING-YARDS (NET)4163
Passes Att-Comp-Int5-3-15-4-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS11-6520-155
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards1-105-60
Possession Time5:089:52
Third-Down Conversions0-12-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-01-1

NIU

Mississippi St.

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Wright419-41503.811
T.Johnson Jr.1404044
J.Poe1505055

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
F.Bothwell772072010.322
B.Shapen12202202222
K.Taylor1505055

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
J.Holst3-5-1410240

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Shapen4-5-0490452

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
D.Rogers1240224
G.Dimopoulos1110111
T.Johnson Jr.16016

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
A.Evans III1100110
B.Thompson0001
F.Bothwell15015
J.Mosley1450145

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Q.Urwiler2-33.50.00.0
T.Myles2-12.50.00.0
F.Maciorowski1-22.00.50.5
J.Beeler1-22.00.50.5
M.Jammeh0-21.00.00.0
D.Dixon0-21.00.00.0
D.Harrison1-01.00.00.0
L.Ingold0-21.00.50.5

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
I.Smith0-31.50.00.0
H.Washington1-11.50.00.0
B.Lanier0-21.00.00.0
J.Manning1-01.00.00.0
R.Hibbler1-01.00.01.0
K.Jones0-10.50.00.0
D.Anderson0-10.50.00.0
Z.Tillman0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
3rd12:55MSU - D.Booth 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 6-75 2:0510-21
3rd00:54MSU - K.Ferrie 48 yd FG , 15-50 7:4710-24

Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

-Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
1-10MSU45(15:00) [NHSG] WRIGHT, Chavon rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the MSU46 (SYLLA, Malick), clock 14:54. [14:54]
2-11MSU46(14:21) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass short up the middle incomplete intended for BRYANT, La'Don thrown to the MSU45; QB hurried by SYLLA, Malick, clock 14:18. [14:18]
3-11MSU46(14:16) [SG] WRIGHT, Chavon rush to the left for a gain of 6 yards to the MSU40 (JEFFERSON, Jett;LOCKHART, Tyler), clock 14:10. [14:10]
4-5MSU40(13:36) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass short to the left complete for 4 yards to ROGERS, DeAree to the MSU36 (LANIER, Brylan); NIU turnover on downs, clock 13:28 (After official review, play stands as called on the field). [13:28]
MSU drive start at 13:28
1-10MSU36(13:28) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the MSU37 (JEAN, Reggie;MACIOROWSKI, Filip), clock 13:22. [13:22]
2-9MSU37(13:00) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the right incomplete intended for EVANS III, Anthony thrown to the MSU40; QB hurried by WILLIAMS, Roy, clock 12:55. [12:55]
3-9MSU37(12:53) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass deep to the left complete for 57 yards to EVANS III, Anthony caught at the NIU21 and advanced to the NIU6 (MYLES, Ty), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:42. [12:42]P
1-6NIU6(11:54) [SG] QB Keeper SHAPEN, Blake rush to the left for no gain to the NIU6 (URWILER, Quinton;INGOLD, Lance), clock 11:49. [11:49]
2-6NIU6(11:21) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush to the left for a gain of 6 yards to the NIU0, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 11:18 (Scoring play confirmed). [11:18]
0-0NIU3FERRIE, Kyle PAT kick attempt is good.
NIU 10, Mississippi St. 31
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 64 yards, 2:10
HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the NIU0, Touchback , clock 11:18.
NIU drive start at 11:18
1-10NIU25(11:18) [NHSG] POE, Jaylen rush to the left for a gain of 14 yards to the NIU39 (JONES, Kelley;LANIER, Brylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:10. [11:10]R
1-10NIU39(10:37) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass deep to the left incomplete intended for BOND, Andrew thrown to the MSU20, clock 10:32. [10:32]
2-10NIU39(10:31) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass to the right complete for 4 yards to JOHNSON JR., Telly caught at the NIU35 and advanced to the NIU43 (BRUMFIELD, DeAgo), clock 10:23. [10:23]
3-6V43Timeout NIU, clock 09:43. [09:43]
3-6NIU43(09:41) [NHSG] HOLST, Josh pass to the left incomplete intended for ROGERS, DeAree thrown to the NIU50, clock 09:38. [09:38]
4-6NIU43(09:37) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass deep to the left incomplete intended for DIMOPOULOS, George thrown to the MSU39; QB hurried by REED, DJ; NIU turnover on downs, clock 09:33. [09:33]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 18 yards, 1:45
MSU drive start at 09:33
1-10NIU43(09:33) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the NIU41 (WILLIAMS, Roy;PRETTO, Marc), clock 09:27. [09:27]
2-8NIU41(08:47) [SG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the NIU39 (INGOLD, Lance;GULLEY, JR, Alvin), clock 08:44. [08:44]
3-6NIU39(08:09) [SG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the NIU36 (MACIOROWSKI, Filip;INGOLD, Lance), clock 08:05. [08:05]
4-3V36Timeout NIU, clock 08:05. [08:05]
4-3NIU36(08:03) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the right complete for 5 yards to BOTHWELL, Fluff caught at the NIU34 and advanced to the NIU31 (POWELL, Taylor), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:57. [07:57]P
1-10NIU31(07:18) [SG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the NIU28 (INGOLD, Lance), clock 07:13. [07:13]
2-7NIU28(06:34) [SG] GAYTEN, Xavier rush to the right for a gain of 10 yards to the NIU18 (BEELER, Jasper), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:27. [06:27]R
1-10NIU18PENALTY Before the snap, MSU False Start enforced 5 yards from the NIU18 to the NIU23, clock 05:42. [05:42]
1-15NIU23(05:18) [SG] GAYTEN, Xavier rush to the right for a gain of 22 yards to the NIU1 (JAMMEH, Muhammad), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:09 (After official review, play stands as called on the field). [05:09]R
1-1NIU1(04:33) [SG] GAYTEN, Xavier rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the NIU0, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 04:31 (Scoring play confirmed). [04:31]
0-0NIU3FERRIE, Kyle PAT kick attempt is good.
NIU 10, Mississippi St. 38
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 43 yards, 5:02
HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the NIU0, Touchback , clock 04:31.
NIU drive start at 04:31
B.Davidson in at QB for NIU
1-10NIU25(04:31) DAVIDSON, Brady pass short up the middle complete for 9 yards to BRYANT, La'Don caught at the NIU29 and advanced to the NIU34 (FORREST, Fatt;CHAPMAN, Montrell), clock 04:22. PENALTY NIU Holding enforced 10 yards from the NIU25 to the NIU15 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [04:22]
1-20NIU15(04:03) [SG] DAVIDSON, Brady pass deep to the left incomplete intended for BRYANT, La'Don thrown to the NIU39, clock 03:57. [03:57]
2-20NIU15(03:57) [SG] DAVIDSON, Brady pass to the right complete for 7 yards to LEWIS, Kenji to the NIU22 (JEFFERSON, Jett), clock 03:49. [03:49]
3-13NIU22(03:20) [SG] DAVIDSON, Brady sacked for a loss of 2 yards at the NIU20 (THOMAS, Ray), clock 03:14. [03:14]
4-15NIU20(02:40) VUCKOVIC, Danny punt 47 yards to the MSU33, fair catch by EVANS III, Anthony, clock 02:35. PENALTY MSU Holding on REYES, Cyrus enforced at the deadball spot for 10 yards from the MSU33 to the MSU23, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred. [02:35]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -5 yards, 1:56
MSU drive start at 02:35
1-10MSU23(02:31) [NHSG] QB Keeper TAYLOR, Kamario rush to the right for a gain of 9 yards to the MSU32 (BEELER, Jasper;LYONS, Keshawn), clock 02:25. [02:25]
K.Taylor in at QB for MSU
2-1MSU32(01:58) [NHSG] DAVIS, Seth rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the MSU37 (FINLEY IV, James), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:53. [01:53]R
1-10MSU37(01:14) [SG] TAYLOR, Kamario scrambles to the right for a gain of 12 yards to the MSU49 (LYONS, Keshawn), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:08. [01:08]R
1-10MSU49(01:06) [NHSG] DAVIS, Seth rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the NIU47 (PRETTO, Marc;WINDHAM, Broderick), clock 01:02. [01:02]
2-6NIU47(00:33) [NHSG] DAVIS, Seth rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the NIU40 (POWELL, Taylor;PRETTO, Marc), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:00. [00:00]R
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 37 yards, 2:35
2-6NIU40End of game, clock 0:00.
FINAL SCORE: NIU 10, Mississippi St. 38

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
NIU05:1310010-30-24-173-8-0-151-10
Mississippi St.149:4752071-21-115-872-3-0-622-15

Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

NIUMSU
Score014
FIRST DOWNS17
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)4-1715-87
PASSING-YARDS (NET)1562
Passes Att-Comp-Int8-3-03-2-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS12-3218-149
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-47.00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards1-102-15
Possession Time5:139:47
Third-Down Conversions0-31-2
Fourth-Down Conversions0-21-1

NIU

Mississippi St.

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Wright26-1502.56
J.Poe11401401414

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
F.Bothwell51101102.23
B.Shapen100000
X.Gayten33303311122
K.Taylor221021010.512

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
J.Holst2-6-08040
B.Davidson1-2-05071

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Shapen2-3-0620570

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
D.Rogers14024
G.Dimopoulos0001
T.Johnson Jr.14014

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
A.Evans III1570257
F.Bothwell15015

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
D.Vuckovic14747.04700

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
L.Ingold1-32.50.00.0
K.Lyons1-11.50.00.0
J.Beeler1-11.50.00.0
M.Pretto0-31.50.00.0
T.Powell1-11.50.00.0
T.Myles1-01.00.00.0
M.Jammeh1-01.00.00.0
F.Maciorowski0-21.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
B.Lanier1-11.50.00.0
J.Jefferson1-11.50.00.0
D.Brumfield1-01.00.00.0
M.Sylla1-01.00.01.0
R.Thomas1-01.01.01.0
K.Jones0-10.50.00.0
T.Lockhart0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
4th11:18MSU - D.Booth 6 yd TD RUSH (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 5-64 2:1010-31
4th04:31MSU - X.Gayten 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 8-43 5:0210-38

NIU Explosive Plays
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

NIU

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
4 Plays for 82 total yards (75% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
24
2
2nd and 7 on MSU24
(14:53) (15:00) [NHSG] HOLST, Josh pass to the right complete for 24 yards to ROGERS, DeAree to the MSU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN NIU, clock 14:53 (Scoring play confirmed).
24
3
1st and 10 on NIU25
(12:48) (12:55) [NH] HOLST, Josh pass to the right complete for 24 yards to ROGERS, DeAree caught at the NIU40 and advanced to the NIU49 (MANNING, Jahron), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:48.
19
1
2nd and 7 on NIU28
(03:02) (03:10) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass to the right complete for 19 yards to GIVENS III, Gary caught at the NIU40 and advanced to the NIU47 (BRUMFIELD, DeAgo), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:02.
15
2
3rd and 7 on NIU42
(05:15) (05:31) [SG] HOLST, Josh pass to the right complete for 15 yards to ROGERS, DeAree caught at the MSU44 and advanced to the MSU43 (WASHINGTON, Hunter), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:15.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
4 Plays for 68 total yards (54% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
32
1
2nd and 12 on NIU23
(13:53) (14:01) [SG] JOHNSON JR., Telly rush to the right for a gain of 32 yards to the MSU45 (MITCHELL, Nic), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:53.
14
4
1st and 10 on NIU25
(11:10) (11:18) [NHSG] POE, Jaylen rush to the left for a gain of 14 yards to the NIU39 (JONES, Kelley;LANIER, Brylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:10.
11
2
1st and 10 on NIU15
(08:44) (08:51) [NHSG] HOLST, Josh scrambles to the left for a gain of 11 yards to the NIU26 (MANNING, Jahron;SMITH, Jalen), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:44.
11
3
2nd and 10 on MSU30
(10:44) (10:49) [SG] WRIGHT, Chavon rush up the middle for a gain of 11 yards to the MSU19 (WASHINGTON, Hunter;JONES, Kelley), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:44.


All Plays Gain of 20+
3 Plays for 80 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
32
1
2nd and 12 on NIU23
(13:53) (14:01) [SG] JOHNSON JR., Telly rush to the right for a gain of 32 yards to the MSU45 (MITCHELL, Nic), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:53.
24
2
2nd and 7 on MSU24
(14:53) (15:00) [NHSG] HOLST, Josh pass to the right complete for 24 yards to ROGERS, DeAree to the MSU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN NIU, clock 14:53 (Scoring play confirmed).
24
3
1st and 10 on NIU25
(12:48) (12:55) [NH] HOLST, Josh pass to the right complete for 24 yards to ROGERS, DeAree caught at the NIU40 and advanced to the NIU49 (MANNING, Jahron), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:48.

Mississippi St. Explosive Plays
NIU vs. Mississippi St. (Final)
09/20/2025 at

Mississippi St.

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
2 Plays for 102 total yards (77% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
57
4
3rd and 9 on MSU37
(12:42) (12:53) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass deep to the left complete for 57 yards to EVANS III, Anthony caught at the NIU21 and advanced to the NIU6 (MYLES, Ty), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:42.
45
3
1st and 10 on NIU48
(13:26) (13:32) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass deep to the left complete for 45 yards to MOSLEY, Jordan to the NIU3, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 13:26.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
11 Plays for 181 total yards (62% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
24
1
2nd and 9 on NIU38
(04:50) (04:57) [NHSG] QB Keeper SHAPEN, Blake rush to the right for a gain of 24 yards to the NIU14 (WINDHAM, Broderick), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:50.
22
3
1st and 20 on MSU15
(14:35) (14:42) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush to the right for a gain of 22 yards to the MSU37 (URWILER, Quinton), 1ST DOWN, clock 14:35.
22
3
3rd and 21 on MSU39
(04:53) (05:00) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake scrambles up the middle for a gain of 22 yards to the NIU39 (HARRISON, Donte), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:53.
22
4
1st and 15 on NIU23
(05:09) (05:18) [SG] GAYTEN, Xavier rush to the right for a gain of 22 yards to the NIU1 (JAMMEH, Muhammad), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:09 (After official review, play stands as called on the field).
17
2
1st and 10 on MSU13
(09:46) (09:53) [NHSG] EVANS III, Anthony rush to the left for a gain of 17 yards to the MSU30 (URWILER, Quinton), 1ST DOWN, clock 09:46.
16
3
1st and 10 on MSU20
(08:35) (08:41) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush to the right for a gain of 16 yards to the MSU36 (FINLEY, Jacob;JAMMEH, Muhammad), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:35.
14
3
3rd and 1 on NIU30
(03:34) (03:39) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 14 yards to the NIU16 (JAMMEH, Muhammad;INGOLD, Lance), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:34.
12
2
1st and 10 on NIU19
(12:31) (12:36) [NHSG] GAYTEN, Xavier rush to the left for a gain of 12 yards to the NIU7 (MACIOROWSKI, Filip;URWILER, Quinton), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:31.
12
4
1st and 10 on MSU37
(01:08) (01:14) [SG] TAYLOR, Kamario scrambles to the right for a gain of 12 yards to the MSU49 (LYONS, Keshawn), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:08.
10
1
2nd and 6 on NIU10
(03:48) (03:51) [NHSG] THOMPSON, Brenen rush to the left for a gain of 10 yards to the NIU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 03:48 (Scoring play confirmed).
10
4
2nd and 7 on NIU28
(06:27) (06:34) [SG] GAYTEN, Xavier rush to the right for a gain of 10 yards to the NIU18 (BEELER, Jasper), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:27.


All Plays Gain of 20+
6 Plays for 192 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
57
4
3rd and 9 on MSU37
(12:42) (12:53) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass deep to the left complete for 57 yards to EVANS III, Anthony caught at the NIU21 and advanced to the NIU6 (MYLES, Ty), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:42.
45
3
1st and 10 on NIU48
(13:26) (13:32) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass deep to the left complete for 45 yards to MOSLEY, Jordan to the NIU3, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 13:26.
24
1
2nd and 9 on NIU38
(04:50) (04:57) [NHSG] QB Keeper SHAPEN, Blake rush to the right for a gain of 24 yards to the NIU14 (WINDHAM, Broderick), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:50.
22
3
1st and 20 on MSU15
(14:35) (14:42) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush to the right for a gain of 22 yards to the MSU37 (URWILER, Quinton), 1ST DOWN, clock 14:35.
22
3
3rd and 21 on MSU39
(04:53) (05:00) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake scrambles up the middle for a gain of 22 yards to the NIU39 (HARRISON, Donte), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:53.
22
4
1st and 15 on NIU23
(05:09) (05:18) [SG] GAYTEN, Xavier rush to the right for a gain of 22 yards to the NIU1 (JAMMEH, Muhammad), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:09 (After official review, play stands as called on the field).