Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 23, 2005)


 

Scoring Summary

 
Scoring Summary (Final)
Northern Illinois Football
Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 23, 2005 at DeKalb, IL)

Western Michigan (7-4,5-3) vs. Northern Illinois (7-4,6-2)

Date: Nov 23, 2005 • Site: DeKalb, IL  • Stadium: Huskie Stadium  •  Attendance: 18361

Score by Quarters  Score 
Western Michigan   7  0  0  0  7 
Northern Illinois   7  21  14  0  42 

SCORING SUMMARY   WMU -NIU  
1st  10:00  WMU   SCHEFFLER, T. 19 yd pass from HAAS, Robbie (MEYER, NATE kick) 
         8 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:30  7 - 0 
  07:08  NIU   WOLFE, Garrett 6 yd run (NENDICK, Chris kick) 
         7 plays, 78 yards, TOP 2:47  7 - 7 
2nd  14:25  NIU   WOLFE, Garrett 8 yd run (NENDICK, Chris kick) 
         9 plays, 51 yards, TOP 4:00  7 - 14 
  12:04  NIU   HURD, Sam 53 yd pass from NICHOLSON, Dan (NENDICK, Chris kick) 
         2 plays, 54 yards, TOP 0:48  7 - 21 
  10:23  NIU   WOLFE, Garrett 1 yd run (NENDICK, Chris kick) 
         3 plays, 44 yards, TOP 0:58  7 - 28 
3rd  10:10  NIU   WOLFE, Garrett 1 yd run (NENDICK, Chris kick) 
         7 plays, 68 yards, TOP 2:24  7 - 35 
  01:26  NIU   WOLFE, Garrett 6 yd run (NENDICK, Chris kick) 
         6 plays, 84 yards, TOP 2:31  7 - 42 

Kickoff time: 12:31 PM • End of Game: 3:34 PM  • Total elapsed time: 3:03
Referee: Thomas McCabe  •  Umpire: Tony Smith  •  Linesman: Greg Nowak  •  Line judge: Jeffery Baur  •  Back judge: Todd Ransom  •  Field judge: Rich Grube  •  Side judge: Tony Robinson  •  Center judge: Matt Brendich  • 
Temperature: 43  • Wind: 15-17MPH • Weather: Sunny
NIU wins Mid-American West Division Championship

 

Team Statistics

 
Team Statistics (Final)
Northern Illinois Football
Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 23, 2005 at DeKalb, IL)

 Team Totals  WMU  NIU 
FIRST DOWNS  19  24 
   Rushing  17 
   Passing  12 
   Penalty 
NET YARDS RUSHING  104  366 
   Rushing Attempts  32  50 
   Average Per Rush  3.2  7.3 
   Rushing Touchdowns 
   Yards Gained Rushing  118  376 
   Yards Lost Rushing  14  10 
NET YARDS PASSING  185  160 
   Completions-Attempts-Int  26-42-2  8-13-0 
   Average Per Attempt  4.4  12.3 
   Average Per Completion  7.1  20.0 
   Passing Touchdowns 
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS  289  526 
   Total offense plays  74  63 
   Average Gain Per Play  3.9  8.3 
Fumbles: Number-Lost  0-0  1-1 
Penalties: Number-Yards  6-40  2-30 
PUNTS-YARDS  6-247  3-115 
   Average Yards Per Punt  41.2  38.3 
   Net Yards Per Punt  35.8  38.3 
   Inside 20 
   50+ Yards 
   Touchbacks 
   Fair catch 
KICKOFFS-YARDS  2-127  7-439 
   Average Yards Per Kickoff  63.5  62.7 
   Net Yards Per Kickoff  44.0  45.6 
   Touchbacks 
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD  0-0-0  3-12-0 
   Average Per Return  0.0  4.0 
Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD  1-0-0  1-19-0 
   Average Per Return  0.0  19.0 
Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD  0-0-0  2--3-0 
Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD  0-0-0  0-0-0 
Miscellaneous Yards 
Possession Time  29:27  30:33 
   1st Quarter  4:46  10:14 
   2nd Quarter  8:38  6:22 
   3rd Quarter  9:57  5:03 
   4th Quarter  6:06  8:54 
Third-Down Conversions  7 of 16  5 of 9 
Fourth-Down Conversions  0 of 2  0 of 0 
Red-Zone Scores-Chances  1-2  5-6 
   Touchdowns  1-2  5-6 
   Field goals  0-2  0-6 
Sacks By: Number-Yards  0-0  2-5 
PAT Kicks  1-1  6-6 
Field Goals  0-0  0-1 
Points off turnovers  14 

 

Individual Statistics

 
Individual Statistics (Final)
Northern Illinois Football
Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 23, 2005 at DeKalb, IL)

Western Michigan
  
Northern Illinois
RUSHING  No.  Gain  Loss  Net  TD  Lg  Avg. 
RILEY, Trovon   16  55  47  11  2.9 
BONDS, Mark   36  35  19  5.0 
HAAS, Robbie   17  12  1.5 
HILLER, Tim   10  10  10  10.0 
Totals...  32  118  14  104  19  3.2 
  
  
  
  
RUSHING  No.  Gain  Loss  Net  TD  Lg  Avg. 
WOLFE, Garrett   36  280  277  61  7.7 
CLANTON, Montel  45  39  38  7.8 
DAVIS, Adrian   36  36  20  7.2 
PRIME, Cas   8.0 
HARRIS, A.J.   7.0 
NICHOLSON, Dan   0.0 
TEAM   -1  -1.0 
Totals...  50  376  10  366  61  7.3 
 
PASSING  Cmp-Att-Int  Yds  TD  Long  Sack 
HAAS, Robbie   25-40-2  173  20 
HILLER, Tim   1-2-0  12  12 
Totals...  26-42-2  185  20 
  
PASSING  Cmp-Att-Int  Yds  TD  Long  Sack 
NICHOLSON, Dan   8-13-0  160  53 
Totals...  8-13-0  160  53 
  
 
RECEIVING  No.  Yds  TD  Lg 
SCHEFFLER, T.   68  19 
JENNINGS, Greg   51  16 
CHAPPLE, Joe   48  20 
SIMMONS, J.   12  11 
BONDS, Mark  
Totals...  26  185  20 
  
RECEIVING  No.  Yds  TD  Lg 
HURD, Sam   119  53 
NORDIN, Jake   34  19 
DAVIS, Britt  
Totals...  160  53 
  
  
 
PUNTING  No.  Yds  Avg  Long  In20  TB 
LANEY, Jim   247  41.2  61 
Totals...  247  41.2  61 
  
PUNTING  No.  Yds  Avg  Long  In20  TB 
DITTBENNER, And  115  38.3  46 
Totals...  115  38.3  46 
 
   Punts  Kickoffs  Intercept 
ALL RETURNS  No  Yds  Lg  No  Yds  Lg  No  Yds  Lg 
ELSWORTH, Kirk  
Totals... 
  
  
  
  
   Punts  Kickoffs  Intercept 
ALL RETURNS  No  Yds  Lg  No  Yds  Lg  No  Yds  Lg 
HARRIS, A.J.   19  19 
UTSCHIG, Dustin 
SMITH, Ray   -3 
POWERS, Shatone  12 
Totals...  12  19  19  -3 
 
ALL PURPOSE  Rush  Rcv  KR  PR  IR  Total 
SCHEFFLER, T.   68  68 
JENNINGS, Greg   51  51 
CHAPPLE, Joe   48  48 
RILEY, Trovon   47  47 
BONDS, Mark   35  41 
SIMMONS, J.   12  12 
HAAS, Robbie   12  12 
HILLER, Tim   10  10 
Totals...  104  185  289 
  
  
  
  
ALL PURPOSE  Rush  Rcv  KR  PR  IR  Total 
WOLFE, Garrett   277  277 
HURD, Sam   119  119 
CLANTON, Montel  39  39 
DAVIS, Adrian   36  36 
NORDIN, Jake   34  34 
HARRIS, A.J.   19  26 
POWERS, Shatone  12  12 
PRIME, Cas  
DAVIS, Britt  
TEAM   -1  -1 
SMITH, Ray   -3  -3 
Totals...  366  160  19  12  -3  554 
 
FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS 
  
  
FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS 
NENDICK, Chris  1st  12:30  33 yards  Missed 
 
KICKOFFS  No.  Yds  TB  OB  Avg. 
JONES, MIKE   127  63.5 
  
KICKOFFS  No.  Yds  TB  OB  Avg. 
NENDICK, Chris   439  62.7 
 
FUMBLES: Western Michigan-None. Northern Illinois-NICHOLSON, Dan 1-1.

 

Drive Chart

 
Drive Chart (Final)
Northern Illinois Football
Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 23, 2005 at DeKalb, IL)

   Drive Started  Drive Ended  Consumed    
Team  Qtr  Spot  Time  Obtained  Spot  Time     How Lost  Pl-Yds  TOP  RZ 
WMU   1st  W20  12:30  Missed FG  N00  10:00  TOUCHDOWN  8-80  2:30    
WMU   1st  W16  07:08  Kickoff  W07  05:02     Punt  3--9  2:06    
WMU   1st  W12  03:35  Punt  W12  03:25     Interception  1-0  0:10    
WMU   2nd  W20  14:25  Kickoff  W24  12:52     Punt  3-4  1:33    
WMU   2nd  W20  12:04  Kickoff  W19  11:21     Interception  2--1  0:43    
WMU   2nd  W20  10:23  Kickoff  W29  08:42     Punt  3-9  1:41    
WMU   2nd  W06  06:12  Punt  N23  01:31     Downs  15-71  4:41    
WMU   3rd  W20  15:00  Kickoff  W32  12:34     Punt  6-12  2:26    
WMU   3rd  W20  10:10  Kickoff  W28  08:09     Punt  3-8  2:01    
WMU   3rd  W45  08:01  Fumble  N16  03:57     Downs  10-39  4:04    
WMU   3rd  W20  01:26  Kickoff  W41  12:28     Punt  9-21  3:58    
WMU   4th  W10  05:59  Punt  N45  02:25     Possession  11-45  3:34    
  
NIU   1st  N20  15:00  Kickoff  W17  12:30     Missed FG  8-63  2:30    
NIU   1st  N22  09:55  Kickoff  W00  07:08  TOUCHDOWN  7-78  2:47    
NIU   1st  N40  05:02  Punt  N47  03:35     Punt  3-7  1:27    
NIU   1st  N49  03:25  Interception  W00  14:25  TOUCHDOWN  9-51  4:00    
NIU   2nd  N46  12:52  Punt  W00  12:04  TOUCHDOWN  2-54  0:48    
NIU   2nd  W44  11:21  Interception  W00  10:23  TOUCHDOWN  3-44  0:58    
NIU   2nd  N31  08:42  Punt  N48  06:12     Punt  4-17  2:30    
NIU   2nd  N23  01:31  Downs  N33  15:00     End of half  4-10  1:31    
NIU   3rd  N32  12:34  Punt  W00  10:10  TOUCHDOWN  7-68  2:24    
NIU   3rd  W45  08:09  Punt  W45  08:01     Fumble  1-0  0:08    
NIU   3rd  N16  03:57  Downs  W00  01:26  TOUCHDOWN  6-84  2:31    
NIU   4th  N20  12:28  Punt  W38  05:59     Punt  9-42  6:29    
NIU   4th  N45  02:25  Possession  W47  00:00     End of half  1-8  2:25    

   1st  2nd  3rd  4th     1st  2nd       
Western Michigan   Qtr  Qtr  Qtr  Qtr     Half  Half     Total 
Time of possession   04:46   08:38   09:57   06:06      13:24   16:03      29:27  
3rd Down Conversions   1/2   2/5   2/5   2/4      3/7   4/9      7/16  
Average field position  W16   W16   W26   W10      W16   W23      W19  
4th Down Conversions   0/0   0/1   0/1   0/0      0/1   0/1      0/2  
  
   1st  2nd  3rd  4th     1st  2nd       
Northern Illinois   Qtr  Qtr  Qtr  Qtr     Half  Half     Total 
Time of possession   10:14   06:22   05:03   08:54      16:36   13:57      30:33  
3rd Down Conversions   1/3   1/2   1/1   2/3      2/5   3/4      5/9  
Average field position  N32   N39   N34   N32      N35   N33      N35  
4th Down Conversions   0/0   0/0   0/0   0/0      0/0   0/0      0/0  


Drive Chart (By Quarter)

   Drive Started  Drive Ended  Consumed    
Team  Qtr  Spot  Time  Obtained  Spot  Time     How Lost  Pl-Yds  TOP  RZ 
NIU   1st  N20  15:00  Kickoff  W17  12:30     Missed FG  8-63  2:30    
WMU   1st  W20  12:30  Missed FG  N00  10:00  TOUCHDOWN  8-80  2:30    
NIU   1st  N22  09:55  Kickoff  W00  07:08  TOUCHDOWN  7-78  2:47    
WMU   1st  W16  07:08  Kickoff  W07  05:02     Punt  3--9  2:06    
NIU   1st  N40  05:02  Punt  N47  03:35     Punt  3-7  1:27    
WMU   1st  W12  03:35  Punt  W12  03:25     Interception  1-0  0:10    
NIU   1st  N49  03:25  Interception  W00  14:25  TOUCHDOWN  9-51  4:00    
WMU   2nd  W20  14:25  Kickoff  W24  12:52     Punt  3-4  1:33    
  
NIU   2nd  N46  12:52  Punt  W00  12:04  TOUCHDOWN  2-54  0:48    
WMU   2nd  W20  12:04  Kickoff  W19  11:21     Interception  2--1  0:43    
NIU   2nd  W44  11:21  Interception  W00  10:23  TOUCHDOWN  3-44  0:58    
WMU   2nd  W20  10:23  Kickoff  W29  08:42     Punt  3-9  1:41    
NIU   2nd  N31  08:42  Punt  N48  06:12     Punt  4-17  2:30    
WMU   2nd  W06  06:12  Punt  N23  01:31     Downs  15-71  4:41    
NIU   2nd  N23  01:31  Downs  N33  15:00     End of half  4-10  1:31    
WMU   3rd  W20  15:00  Kickoff  W32  12:34     Punt  6-12  2:26    
  
NIU   3rd  N32  12:34  Punt  W00  10:10  TOUCHDOWN  7-68  2:24    
WMU   3rd  W20  10:10  Kickoff  W28  08:09     Punt  3-8  2:01    
NIU   3rd  W45  08:09  Punt  W45  08:01     Fumble  1-0  0:08    
WMU   3rd  W45  08:01  Fumble  N16  03:57     Downs  10-39  4:04    
NIU   3rd  N16  03:57  Downs  W00  01:26  TOUCHDOWN  6-84  2:31    
WMU   3rd  W20  01:26  Kickoff  W41  12:28     Punt  9-21  3:58    
NIU   4th  N20  12:28  Punt  W38  05:59     Punt  9-42  6:29    
  
WMU   4th  W10  05:59  Punt  N45  02:25     Possession  11-45  3:34    
NIU   4th  N45  02:25  Possession  W47  00:00     End of half  1-8  2:25    

 

Defensive Statistics

 
Defensive Statistics (Final)
Northern Illinois Football
Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 23, 2005 at DeKalb, IL)

##  Western Michigan   Solo  Ast  Total  TFL/Yds  FF  FR-Yds  Int-Yds  BrUp  Blkd  Sack/Yds  QBH 
21  ALLEN, Antwain   .   .   .   .  
6   BANKS, Kennard   .   .   .   .  
9   DELMAS, Louis   1.0/1   .   .   .  
37  BELMONTE, A.   1.0/1   .   .   .  
51  TITHOF, Paul   .   .   .   .  
43  ISMAIL, Ameer   .   .   .   .  
99  VARCADIPANE, N.  .   .   .   .  
59  DUCLO, Dustin   .   .   .   .  
26  WILSON, C.J.   1.0/2   .   .   .  
90  DAVIDSON, Zach   2.0/6   .   .   .  
54  MARSHALL, G.   .   .   .   .  
97  LUDEMAN, Matt   .   .   .   .  
15  JENNINGS, Greg   .   .   .   .  
25  MEYER, NATE   .   .   .   .  
23  SAAD, Nic   .   .   .   .  
95  MOERSCH, Paul   .   .   .   .  
47  FARREN, Ross   .   .   .   .  
96  RANDALL, James   .   1-0   .   .  
##  Northern Illinois   Solo  Ast  Total  TFL/Yds  FF  FR-Yds  Int-Yds  BrUp  Blkd  Sack/Yds  QBH 
11  HANSBRO, Alvah   .   .   .   .  
33  BLALARK, Keenan  0.5/3   .   .   .  
35  UTSCHIG, Dustin  .   .   1-0   .  
53  McCarthy, Tim   1.0/1   .   .   .  
96  HOLMAN, Quince   2.0/2   .   .   .  
51  ENGLISH, Larry   1.0/6   .   .   .  
48  SMITH, Ray   .   .   1--3  .  
29  SMITH, Deon   .   .   .   .  
85  HUTTON, Jason   0.5/2   .   .   .  
34  WEST, Ken   2.0/5   .   .   2/5  
30  SCHLAMP, Adam   .   .   .   .  
52  BROWN, Phil   .   .   .   .  
12  HANSBRO, Adriel  .   .   .   .  
9   ALLEN, Josh   .   .   .   .  
49  BENSON, Brad   1.0/1   .   .   .  
63  HOLYCROSS, Zack  .   .   .   .  

 

Participation Report

 
Participation Report (Final)
Northern Illinois Football
Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 23, 2005 at DeKalb, IL)

Western Michigan  
Pos  ##  Offense 
WR   20  BLECK-OWENS, B. 
LT   72  MORAN, Dominic  
LG   62  WILLIAMS, Matt  
C   78  KRUTILLA, R.  
RG   61  OTTNEY, Mark  
RT   67  JOHNSON, Rob  
TE   85  SCHEFFLER, T.  
WR   15  JENNINGS, Greg  
WR   10  CHAPPLE, Joe  
RB   32  RILEY, Trovon  
QB   3   HILLER, Tim  
  
Western Michigan  
Pos  ##  Defense 
LE   37  BELMONTE, A.  
DT   99  VARCADIPANE, N. 
NT   95  MOERSCH, Paul  
RE   97  LUDEMAN, Matt  
SLB   51  TITHOF, Paul  
MLB   59  DUCLO, Dustin  
WLB   43  ISMAIL, Ameer  
CB   9   DELMAS, Louis  
SS   21  ALLEN, Antwain  
FS   26  WILSON, C.J.  
CB   6   BANKS, Kennard  
  
Northern Illinois  
Pos  ##  Offense 
SE   84  HURD, Sam  
LT   62  FREE, Doug  
LG   79  LUECK, Ben  
C   65  VAN ACKER, Bria 
RG   68  EBENHOCH, Jake  
RT   60  BROST, Jon  
TE   86  NORDIN, Jake  
WR   14  CARTER, Jarret  
FL   7   DAVIS, Britt  
TB   1   WOLFE, Garrett  
QB   19  NICHOLSON, Dan  
  
Northern Illinois  
Pos  ##  Defense 
LE   34  WEST, Ken  
DT   96  HOLMAN, Quince  
NT   90  WILSON, Martin  
RE   51  ENGLISH, Larry  
SLB   85  HUTTON, Jason  
MLB   53  McCarthy, Tim  
WLB   33  BLALARK, Keenan 
WSCB  11  HANSBRO, Alvah  
SS   48  SMITH, Ray  
FS   35  UTSCHIG, Dustin 
SSCB  12  HANSBRO, Adriel 

Western Michigan: 1-BIGGERS, E.J., 5-VINCENT, Jim, 14-HAAS, Robbie, 16-THOMPKINS, C., 17-GARDNER, Joe, 19-ROBINSON, C., 22-MCINTOSH, S., 23-SAAD, Nic, 25-MEYER, NATE, 27-SIMMONS, J., 29-METULYNSKY, M., 30-PRITCHARD, A., 33-QUIVEY, Seth, 34-BONDS, Mark, 36-SZAFRANSKI, D., 39-LANEY, Jim, 40-ELSWORTH, Kirk, 47-FARREN, Ross, 53-ALVAREZ, Joe, 54-MARSHALL, G., 55-GRAY, Dezmond, 75-BLAIR, James, 82-LEDBETTER, B., 83-FRYAR, Londen, 90-DAVIDSON, Zach, 91-JONES, MIKE, 96-RANDALL, James, 98-FLOM, Cory.

Northern Illinois: 4-ULLRICH, Zach, 8-REITER, Mark, 9-ALLEN, Josh, 10-BIONDI, Luke, 13-ADONIS, Evans, 15-RODRIGUEZ, Edga, 16-DOKES, Keafta, 17-TURNER, Greg, 18-DITTBENNER, And, 20-CLANTON, Montel, 22-PRIME, Cas, 23-IBARRA, Saul, 24-HARRIS, A.J., 25-NENDICK, Chris, 28-MORRIS, Andre, 29-SMITH, Deon, 30-SCHLAMP, Adam, 30-PRUITT, Bradley, 31-RICE, Melvin, 37-IKEGWUONU, Bill, 39-DAVIS, Adrian, 46-LABUS, Jason, 47-ATHANS, Luke, 49-BENSON, Brad, 52-BROWN, Phil, 55-BENZ, Erek, 58-DAGLAS, George, 63-HOLYCROSS, Zack, 67-SERFORT, Kevin, 69-KRUTSCH, Alex, 70-ACEVEDO, Chris, 72-Cogdill, Troy, 74-BIONDI, Matt, 75-TUGGLE, Ryan, 80-RALEIGH, Pat, 83-POWERS, Shatone, 87-DAVIS, Brandon, 88-BEAL, Brandon, 91-KORONKIEWICZ, D, 93-OSBURN, Zach, 95-ORUCHE, Robert, 99-RUSCH, Craig.

 

Box Score

 
Box Score (Final)
Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 23, 2005 at DeKalb, IL)

Score by Quarters     1  2  3  4   Score
-----------------    -- -- -- --   -----
Western Michigan....  7  0  0  0  -  7       Record: (7-4,5-3)
Northern Illinois...  7 21 14  0  - 42       Record: (7-4,6-2)



Scoring Summary:
1st 10:00 WMU - SCHEFFLER, T. 19 yd pass from HAAS, Robbie (MEYER, NATE kick), 8-80 2:30, WMU 7 - NIU 0
    07:08 NIU - WOLFE, Garrett 6 yd run (NENDICK, Chris kick), 7-78 2:47, WMU 7 - NIU 7
2nd 14:25 NIU - WOLFE, Garrett 8 yd run (NENDICK, Chris kick), 9-51 4:00, WMU 7 - NIU 14
    12:04 NIU - HURD, Sam 53 yd pass from NICHOLSON, Dan (NENDICK, Chris kick), 2-54 0:48, WMU 7 - NIU 21
    10:23 NIU - WOLFE, Garrett 1 yd run (NENDICK, Chris kick), 3-44 0:58, WMU 7 - NIU 28
3rd 10:10 NIU - WOLFE, Garrett 1 yd run (NENDICK, Chris kick), 7-68 2:24, WMU 7 - NIU 35
    01:26 NIU - WOLFE, Garrett 6 yd run (NENDICK, Chris kick), 6-84 2:31, WMU 7 - NIU 42



                                    WMU      NIU
FIRST DOWNS...................       19       24
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............   32-104   50-366
PASSING YDS (NET).............      185      160
Passes Att-Comp-Int...........  42-26-2   13-8-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS.....   74-289   63-526
Fumble Returns-Yards..........      0-0      0-0
Punt Returns-Yards............      0-0     3-12
Kickoff Returns-Yards.........      1-0     1-19
Interception Returns-Yards....      0-0     2--3
Punts (Number-Avg)............   6-41.2   3-38.3
Fumbles-Lost..................      0-0      1-1
Penalties-Yards...............     6-40     2-30
Possession Time...............    29:27    30:33
Third-Down Conversions........  7 of 16   5 of 9
Fourth-Down Conversions.......   0 of 2   0 of 0
Red-Zone Scores-Chances.......      1-2      5-6
Sacks By: Number-Yards........      0-0      2-5


RUSHING: Western Michigan-RILEY, Trovon 16-47; BONDS, Mark 7-35; HAAS,
Robbie 8-12; HILLER, Tim 1-10. Northern Illinois-WOLFE, Garrett 36-277; CLANTON,
Montel 5-39; DAVIS, Adrian 5-36; PRIME, Cas 1-8; HARRIS, A.J. 1-7; NICHOLSON,
Dan 1-0; TEAM 1-minus 1.

PASSING: Western Michigan-HAAS, Robbie 25-40-2-173; HILLER, Tim 1-2-0-12.
Northern Illinois-NICHOLSON, Dan 8-13-0-160.

RECEIVING: Western Michigan-SCHEFFLER, T. 9-68; JENNINGS, Greg 7-51;
CHAPPLE, Joe 6-48; SIMMONS, J. 2-12; BONDS, Mark 2-6. Northern Illinois-HURD,
Sam 4-119; NORDIN, Jake 2-34; DAVIS, Britt 2-7.

INTERCEPTIONS: Western Michigan-None. Northern Illinois-UTSCHIG, Dustin
1-0; SMITH, Ray 1-minus 3.

FUMBLES: Western Michigan-None. Northern Illinois-NICHOLSON, Dan 1-1.

Stadium: Huskie Stadium        Attendance: 18361
Kickoff time: 12:31 PM  End of Game: 3:34 PM   Total elapsed time: 3:03
Officials: Referee: Thomas McCabe; Umpire: Tony Smith; Linesman: Greg Nowak;
Line judge: Jeffery Baur; Back judge: Todd Ransom; Field judge: Rich Grube;
Side judge: Tony Robinson; Center judge: Matt Brendich;
Temperature: 43        Wind: 15-17MPH  Weather: Sunny

NIU wins Mid-American West Division Championship


Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 23, 2005 at DeKalb, IL) SACKS (UA-A): Western Michigan-None. Northern Illinois-WEST, Ken 2-0. TACKLES (UA-A): Western Michigan-ALLEN, Antwain 6-2; BANKS, Kennard 6-0; DELMAS, Louis 6-0; BELMONTE, A. 6-0; TITHOF, Paul 4-2; ISMAIL, Ameer 2-4; VARCADIPANE, N. 3-1; DUCLO, Dustin 2-2; DAVIDSON, Zach 2-1; MARSHALL, G. 2-1; WILSON, C.J. 2-1; LUDEMAN, Matt 1-1; MOERSCH, Paul 1-0; MEYER, NATE 1-0; SAAD, Nic 1-0; JENNINGS, Greg 1-0; FARREN, Ross 0-1. Northern Illinois-BLALARK, Keenan 4-4; HANSBRO, Alvah 4-4; UTSCHIG, Dustin 4-3; McCarthy, Tim 5-1; HOLMAN, Quince 5-1; ENGLISH, Larry 1-5; SMITH, Ray 3-1; SMITH, Deon 3-0; HUTTON, Jason 1-2; SCHLAMP, Adam 2-0; BROWN, Phil 2-0; WEST, Ken 2-0; HANSBRO, Adriel 1-0; BENSON, Brad 1-0; ALLEN, Josh 1-0; HOLYCROSS, Zack 0-1. Game Starters: Western Michigan POS ## OFFENSE WR 20 BLECK-OWENS, B. LT 72 MORAN, Dominic LG 62 WILLIAMS, Matt C 78 KRUTILLA, R. RG 61 OTTNEY, Mark RT 67 JOHNSON, Rob TE 85 SCHEFFLER, T. WR 15 JENNINGS, Greg WR 10 CHAPPLE, Joe RB 32 RILEY, Trovon QB 3 HILLER, Tim POS ## DEFENSE LE 37 BELMONTE, A. DT 99 VARCADIPANE, N. NT 95 MOERSCH, Paul RE 97 LUDEMAN, Matt SLB 51 TITHOF, Paul MLB 59 DUCLO, Dustin WLB 43 ISMAIL, Ameer CB 9 DELMAS, Louis SS 21 ALLEN, Antwain FS 26 WILSON, C.J. CB 6 BANKS, Kennard Northern Illinois POS ## OFFENSE SE 84 HURD, Sam LT 62 FREE, Doug LG 79 LUECK, Ben C 65 VAN ACKER, Bria RG 68 EBENHOCH, Jake RT 60 BROST, Jon TE 86 NORDIN, Jake WR 14 CARTER, Jarret FL 7 DAVIS, Britt TB 1 WOLFE, Garrett QB 19 NICHOLSON, Dan POS ## DEFENSE LE 34 WEST, Ken DT 96 HOLMAN, Quince NT 90 WILSON, Martin RE 51 ENGLISH, Larry SLB 85 HUTTON, Jason MLB 53 McCarthy, Tim WLB 33 BLALARK, Keenan WSCB 11 HANSBRO, Alvah SS 48 SMITH, Ray FS 35 UTSCHIG, Dustin SSCB 12 HANSBRO, Adriel Player participation: Western Michigan: 1-BIGGERS, E.J., 5-VINCENT, Jim, 14-HAAS, Robbie, 16-THOMPKINS, C., 17-GARDNER, Joe, 19-ROBINSON, C., 22-MCINTOSH, S., 23-SAAD, Nic, 25-MEYER, NATE, 27-SIMMONS, J., 29-METULYNSKY, M., 30-PRITCHARD, A., 33-QUIVEY, Seth, 34-BONDS, Mark, 36-SZAFRANSKI, D., 39-LANEY, Jim, 40-ELSWORTH, Kirk, 47-FARREN, Ross, 53-ALVAREZ, Joe, 54-MARSHALL, G., 55-GRAY, Dezmond, 75-BLAIR, James, 82-LEDBETTER, B., 83-FRYAR, Londen, 90-DAVIDSON, Zach, 91-JONES, MIKE, 96-RANDALL, James, 98-FLOM, Cory. Northern Illinois: 4-ULLRICH, Zach, 8-REITER, Mark, 9-ALLEN, Josh, 10-BIONDI, Luke, 13-ADONIS, Evans, 15-RODRIGUEZ, Edga, 16-DOKES, Keafta, 17-TURNER, Greg, 18-DITTBENNER, And, 20-CLANTON, Montel, 22-PRIME, Cas, 23-IBARRA, Saul, 24-HARRIS, A.J., 25-NENDICK, Chris, 28-MORRIS, Andre, 29-SMITH, Deon, 30-PRUITT, Bradley, 30-SCHLAMP, Adam, 31-RICE, Melvin, 37-IKEGWUONU, Bill, 39-DAVIS, Adrian, 46-LABUS, Jason, 47-ATHANS, Luke, 49-BENSON, Brad, 52-BROWN, Phil, 55-BENZ, Erek, 58-DAGLAS, George, 63-HOLYCROSS, Zack, 67-SERFORT, Kevin, 69-KRUTSCH, Alex, 70-ACEVEDO, Chris, 72-Cogdill, Troy, 74-BIONDI, Matt, 75-TUGGLE, Ryan, 80-RALEIGH, Pat, 83-POWERS, Shatone, 87-DAVIS, Brandon, 88-BEAL, Brandon, 91-KORONKIEWICZ, D, 93-OSBURN, Zach, 95-ORUCHE, Robert, 99-RUSCH, Craig.

 

Play-by-Play Summary

 
Play-by-Play Summary
Northern Illinois Football
Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 23, 2005 at DeKalb, IL)

1st Quarter

Western Michigan won the toss and defers. NIU will receive in 1st half
JONES, MIKE kickoff 65 yards to the NIU0, touchback.
Niu 1-10at Niu20WOLFE, Garrett rush up middle for 16 yards to the NIU36, 1ST DOWN NIU (ALLEN, Antwain).
Niu 1-10at Niu36NICHOLSON, Dan deep pass incomplete to WOLFE, Garrett (ISMAIL, Ameer).
Niu 2-10at Niu36NICHOLSON, Dan C pass complete to DAVIS, Britt for 8 yards to the NIU44 (DUCLO, Dustin).
Niu 3-2at Niu44PENALTY WMU offside 5 yards to the NIU49, 1ST DOWN NIU.
Niu 1-10at Niu49WOLFE, Garrett rush up middle for 35 yards to the WMU16, 1ST DOWN NIU (BANKS, Kennard).
Niu 1-10at Wmu16WOLFE, Garrett rush up middle for no gain to the WMU16 (TITHOF, Paul).
Niu 2-10at Wmu16NICHOLSON, Dan flag pass complete to DAVIS, Britt for loss of 1 yard to the WMU17 (DELMAS, Louis).
Niu 3-11at Wmu17NICHOLSON, Dan slant pass incomplete to HURD, Sam.
Niu 4-11at Wmu17NENDICK, Chris field goal attempt from 33 MISSED - short, spot at WMU20, clock 12:30.
Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, TOP 05:00
Wmu 1-10at Wmu20RILEY, Trovon rush up middle for 9 yards to the WMU29 (SMITH, Ray).
Wmu 2-1at Wmu29HILLER, Tim rush up middle for 10 yards to the WMU39, 1ST DOWN WMU (HANSBRO, Alvah).
Wmu 1-10at Wmu39HILLER, Tim sideline pass complete to JENNINGS, Greg for 12 yards to the NIU49, 1ST DOWN WMU (BLALARK, Keenan;HANSBRO, Alvah).
Wmu 1-10at Niu49RILEY, Trovon rush draw play for 7 yards to the NIU42 (UTSCHIG, Dustin;HUTTON, Jason).
Wmu 2-3at Niu42HILLER, Tim middle pass incomplete to JENNINGS, Greg.
Wmu 3-3at Niu42HAAS, Robbie deep pass complete to CHAPPLE, Joe for 20 yards to the NIU22, 1ST DOWN WMU (UTSCHIG, Dustin).
Wmu 1-10at Niu22RILEY, Trovon rush up middle for 3 yards to the NIU19 (BLALARK, Keenan;HOLMAN, Quince).
Wmu 2-7at Niu19HAAS, Robbie deep out pass complete to SCHEFFLER, T. for 19 yards to the NIU0, 1ST DOWN WMU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:00.
MEYER, NATE kick attempt good.
Western Michigan 7, Northern Illinois 0
Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, TOP 00:00
JONES, MIKE kickoff 62 yards to the NIU3, HARRIS, A.J. return 19 yards to the NIU22 (MARSHALL, G.).
Niu 1-10at Niu22NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 09:55.
Niu 1-10at Niu22PENALTY WMU encroachment 5 yards to the NIU27.
Niu 1-5at Niu27WOLFE, Garrett rush over right tackle for 6 yards to the NIU33, 1ST DOWN NIU (BANKS, Kennard).
Niu 1-10at Niu33WOLFE, Garrett rush over left tackle for 9 yards to the NIU42 (BANKS, Kennard).
Niu 2-1at Niu42WOLFE, Garrett rush over right tackle for 13 yards to the WMU45, 1ST DOWN NIU (ALLEN, Antwain).
Niu 1-10at Wmu45DAVIS, Adrian rush over left guard for 20 yards to the WMU25, 1ST DOWN NIU (WILSON, C.J.;ALLEN, Antwain).
Niu 1-10at Wmu25Timeout Northern Illinois, clock 07:52.
Niu 1-10at Wmu25WOLFE, Garrett rush over right guard for 5 yards to the WMU20 (DUCLO, Dustin).
Niu 2-5at Wmu20WOLFE, Garrett rush over left end for 9 yards to the WMU11, 1ST DOWN NIU (ISMAIL, Ameer), PENALTY WMU face mask 5 yards to the WMU6.
Niu 1-5at Wmu061st and 5.
Niu 1-5at Wmu06WOLFE, Garrett rush over right end for 6 yards to the WMU0, 1ST DOWN NIU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:08.
NENDICK, Chris kick attempt good.
Western Michigan 7, Northern Illinois 7
Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, TOP 02:47
NENDICK, Chris kickoff 49 yards to the WMU16, ELSWORTH, Kirk return 0 yards to the WMU16.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu16WESTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 07:08.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu16HAAS, Robbie screen pass complete to SCHEFFLER, T. for loss of 6 yards to the WMU10 (ENGLISH, Larry;BLALARK, Keenan).
Wmu 2-16at Wmu10RILEY, Trovon rush up middle for loss of 1 yard to the WMU9 (HOLMAN, Quince).
Wmu 3-17at Wmu09HAAS, Robbie sacked for loss of 2 yards to the WMU7 (WEST, Ken).
Wmu 4-19at Wmu07LANEY, Jim punt 61 yards to the NIU32, POWERS, Shatone return 8 yards to the NIU40 (MARSHALL, G.), PENALTY WMU false start declined.
Drive: 3 plays, minus 9 yards, TOP 02:06
Niu 1-10at Niu40NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 05:02.
Niu 1-10at Niu40WOLFE, Garrett rush draw play for 4 yards to the NIU44 (ISMAIL, Ameer;DUCLO, Dustin).
Niu 2-6at Niu44WOLFE, Garrett rush over left end for 3 yards to the NIU47 (ISMAIL, Ameer;LUDEMAN, Matt).
Niu 3-3at Niu47NICHOLSON, Dan sideline pass incomplete to DAVIS, Britt (DELMAS, Louis).
Niu 4-3at Niu47DITTBENNER, And punt 41 yards to the WMU12, fair catch by JENNINGS, Greg.
Drive: 3 plays, 7 yards, TOP 01:27
Wmu 1-10at Wmu12WESTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 03:35.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu12HAAS, Robbie pass intercepted by SMITH, Ray at the WMU48, SMITH, Ray return -3 yards to the NIU49 (JENNINGS, Greg).
Drive: 1 plays, 0 yards, TOP 00:10
Niu 1-10at Niu49NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 03:25.
Niu 1-10at Niu49WOLFE, Garrett rush up middle for 6 yards to the WMU45 (BELMONTE, A.).
Niu 2-4at Wmu45WOLFE, Garrett rush over right guard for 4 yards to the WMU41, 1ST DOWN NIU (VARCADIPANE, N.;DAVIDSON, Zach).
Niu 1-10at Wmu41WOLFE, Garrett rush over right end for 9 yards to the WMU32 (ALLEN, Antwain).
Niu 2-1at Wmu32DAVIS, Adrian rush up middle for 5 yards to the WMU27, 1ST DOWN NIU (ALLEN, Antwain;TITHOF, Paul).
Niu 1-10at Wmu27WOLFE, Garrett rush over left end for 2 yards to the WMU25 (BANKS, Kennard).
Niu 2-8at Wmu25WOLFE, Garrett rush over right end for no gain to the WMU25 (BANKS, Kennard).
Niu 3-8at Wmu25Timeout Northern Illinois, clock 00:05.
Niu 3-8at Wmu25NICHOLSON, Dan middle pass complete to HURD, Sam for 12 yards to the WMU13, 1ST DOWN NIU (DELMAS, Louis).
Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, TOP 04:00
Western Michigan 7, Northern Illinois 7
2nd Quarter

Niu 1-10at Wmu13Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00.
Niu 1-10at Wmu13WOLFE, Garrett rush up middle for 5 yards to the WMU8 (DELMAS, Louis).
Niu 2-5at Wmu08WOLFE, Garrett rush over right guard for 8 yards to the WMU0, 1ST DOWN NIU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 14:25, PENALTY NIU personal foul off-setting, PENALTY WMU personal foul off-setting.
NENDICK, Chris kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 14, Western Michigan 7
Drive: 9 plays, 51 yards, TOP 04:00
NENDICK, Chris kickoff 65 yards to the WMU0, touchback.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu20WESTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 14:25.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu20HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to SCHEFFLER, T. for 4 yards to the WMU24 (HANSBRO, Alvah).
Wmu 2-6at Wmu24RILEY, Trovon rush over left guard for no gain to the WMU24 (HUTTON, Jason).
Wmu 3-6at Wmu24Timeout Western Michigan, clock 13:06.
Wmu 3-6at Wmu24HAAS, Robbie sideline pass incomplete to SIMMONS, J..
Wmu 4-6at Wmu24LANEY, Jim punt 31 yards to the NIU45, POWERS, Shatone return 1 yards to the NIU46 (SAAD, Nic).
Drive: 3 plays, 4 yards, TOP 01:33
Niu 1-10at Niu46NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 12:52.
Niu 1-10at Niu46WOLFE, Garrett rush up middle for 1 yard to the NIU47 (BELMONTE, A.).
Niu 2-9at Niu47NICHOLSON, Dan deep pass complete to HURD, Sam for 53 yards to the WMU0, 1ST DOWN NIU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:04.
NENDICK, Chris kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 21, Western Michigan 7
Drive: 2 plays, 54 yards, TOP 00:48
NENDICK, Chris kickoff 65 yards to the WMU0, touchback.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu20WESTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 12:04.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu20RILEY, Trovon rush over left guard for loss of 1 yard to the WMU19 (HOLMAN, Quince).
Wmu 2-11at Wmu19HAAS, Robbie pass intercepted by UTSCHIG, Dustin at the WMU44, UTSCHIG, Dustin return 0 yards to the WMU44.
Drive: 2 plays, minus 1 yards, TOP 00:43
Niu 1-10at Wmu44NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 11:21.
Niu 1-10at Wmu44NICHOLSON, Dan deep pass complete to HURD, Sam for 42 yards to the WMU2, 1ST DOWN NIU.
Niu 1-Gat Wmu02WOLFE, Garrett rush up middle for 1 yard to the WMU1 (VARCADIPANE, N.).
Niu 2-Gat Wmu01WOLFE, Garrett rush over right guard for 1 yard to the WMU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:23.
NENDICK, Chris kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 28, Western Michigan 7
Drive: 3 plays, 44 yards, TOP 00:58
NENDICK, Chris kickoff 65 yards to the WMU0, touchback.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu20WESTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 10:23.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu20RILEY, Trovon rush over right tackle for loss of 5 yards to the WMU15 (ENGLISH, Larry;HUTTON, Jason).
Wmu 2-15at Wmu15HAAS, Robbie screen pass complete to SCHEFFLER, T. for 14 yards to the WMU29 (HANSBRO, Adriel).
Wmu 3-1at Wmu29RILEY, Trovon rush over left tackle for no gain to the WMU29 (ENGLISH, Larry;HANSBRO, Alvah).
Wmu 4-1at Wmu29LANEY, Jim punt 40 yards to the NIU31.
Drive: 3 plays, 9 yards, TOP 01:41
Niu 1-10at Niu31NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 08:42.
Niu 1-10at Niu31NICHOLSON, Dan sideline pass complete to NORDIN, Jake for 15 yards to the NIU46, 1ST DOWN NIU (DELMAS, Louis).
Niu 1-10at Niu46WOLFE, Garrett rush over right guard for no gain to the NIU46 (WILSON, C.J.).
Niu 2-10at Niu46WOLFE, Garrett rush over left end for loss of 2 yards to the NIU44 (WILSON, C.J.).
Niu 3-12at Niu44WOLFE, Garrett rush up middle for 4 yards to the NIU48 (VARCADIPANE, N.).
Niu 4-8at Niu48DITTBENNER, And punt 46 yards to the WMU6.
Drive: 4 plays, 17 yards, TOP 02:30
Wmu 1-10at Wmu06WESTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 06:12.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu06HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to CHAPPLE, Joe for 8 yards to the WMU14 (BLALARK, Keenan).
Wmu 2-2at Wmu14HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to JENNINGS, Greg for 16 yards to the WMU30, 1ST DOWN WMU (UTSCHIG, Dustin).
Wmu 1-10at Wmu30HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to SCHEFFLER, T. for 5 yards to the WMU35 (SMITH, Deon).
Wmu 2-5at Wmu35HAAS, Robbie sideline pass incomplete to RILEY, Trovon.
Wmu 3-5at Wmu35HAAS, Robbie rush up middle for 6 yards to the WMU41, 1ST DOWN WMU.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu41HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to SIMMONS, J. for 1 yard to the WMU42.
Wmu 2-9at Wmu42HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to SCHEFFLER, T. for 10 yards to the NIU48, 1ST DOWN WMU (SMITH, Ray).
Wmu 1-10at Niu48HAAS, Robbie deep out pass incomplete to CHAPPLE, Joe.
Wmu 2-10at Niu48HAAS, Robbie screen pass complete to SCHEFFLER, T. for 5 yards to the NIU43 (HOLYCROSS, Zack;HOLZAPFEL, Dan).
Wmu 3-5at Niu43HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to CHAPPLE, Joe for 6 yards to the NIU37, 1ST DOWN WMU.
Wmu 1-10at Niu37RILEY, Trovon rush draw play for 11 yards to the NIU26, 1ST DOWN WMU (UTSCHIG, Dustin).
Wmu 1-10at Niu26HAAS, Robbie slant pass incomplete to JENNINGS, Greg.
Wmu 2-10at Niu26HAAS, Robbie rush over right end for 3 yards to the NIU23.
Wmu 3-7at Niu23HAAS, Robbie sideline pass incomplete to SCHEFFLER, T..
Wmu 4-7at Niu23Timeout Western Michigan, clock 01:35.
Wmu 4-7at Niu23HAAS, Robbie sideline pass incomplete to SIMMONS, J..
Drive: 15 plays, 71 yards, TOP 04:41
Niu 1-10at Niu23NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 01:31.
Niu 1-10at Niu23NICHOLSON, Dan sideline pass incomplete to DAVIS, Britt.
Niu 2-10at Niu23WOLFE, Garrett rush over left tackle for 4 yards to the NIU27 (ALLEN, Antwain).
Niu 3-6at Niu27WOLFE, Garrett rush over left tackle for 7 yards to the NIU34, 1ST DOWN NIU (ALLEN, Antwain).
Niu 1-10at Niu34TEAM rush for loss of 1 yard to the NIU33.
Niu 2-11at Niu33End of half, clock 00:00.
Drive: 4 plays, 10 yards, TOP 01:31
Northern Illinois 28, Western Michigan 7
3rd Quarter

Niu 2-11at Niu33Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00.
Niu 2-11at Niu33NIU ball on NIU35.
Drive: 4 plays, 10 yards, TOP 01:31
NENDICK, Chris kickoff 65 yards to the WMU0, touchback.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu20WESTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 15:00.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu20RILEY, Trovon rush up middle for 5 yards to the WMU25 (HOLZAPFEL, Dan).
Wmu 2-5at Wmu25HAAS, Robbie rush up middle for no gain to the WMU25 (HOLMAN, Quince).
Wmu 3-5at Wmu25HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to CHAPPLE, Joe for 8 yards to the WMU33, 1ST DOWN WMU (BLALARK, Keenan).
Wmu 1-10at Wmu33RILEY, Trovon rush over right guard for loss of 1 yard to the WMU32 (HOLZAPFEL, Dan).
Wmu 2-11at Wmu32HAAS, Robbie sideline pass incomplete to JENNINGS, Greg.
Wmu 3-11at Wmu32HAAS, Robbie middle pass incomplete to SCHEFFLER, T..
Wmu 4-11at Wmu32LANEY, Jim punt 39 yards to the NIU29, POWERS, Shatone return 3 yards to the NIU32 (FARREN, Ross;MARSHALL, G.).
Drive: 6 plays, 12 yards, TOP 02:26
Niu 1-10at Niu32NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 12:34.
Niu 1-10at Niu32WOLFE, Garrett rush over left guard for 5 yards to the NIU37 (BELMONTE, A.).
Niu 2-5at Niu37WOLFE, Garrett rush up middle for 7 yards to the NIU44, 1ST DOWN NIU (VARCADIPANE, N.).
Niu 1-10at Niu44NICHOLSON, Dan deep pass incomplete to POWERS, Shatone.
Niu 2-10at Niu44WOLFE, Garrett rush over left end for 4 yards to the NIU48 (ISMAIL, Ameer;DUCLO, Dustin).
Niu 3-6at Niu48NICHOLSON, Dan sideline pass complete to NORDIN, Jake for 19 yards to the WMU33, 1ST DOWN NIU (BANKS, Kennard).
Niu 1-10at Wmu33WOLFE, Garrett rush over right tackle for 32 yards to the WMU1, 1ST DOWN NIU (MEYER, NATE).
Niu 1-Gat Wmu01WOLFE, Garrett rush up middle for 1 yard to the WMU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:10.
NENDICK, Chris kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 35, Western Michigan 7
Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, TOP 02:24
NENDICK, Chris kickoff 65 yards to the WMU0, touchback.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu20WESTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 10:10.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu20HAAS, Robbie rush up middle for 4 yards to the WMU24.
Wmu 2-6at Wmu24RILEY, Trovon rush draw play for no gain to the WMU24 (HOLMAN, Quince).
Wmu 3-6at Wmu24HAAS, Robbie rush up middle for 4 yards to the WMU28 (BLALARK, Keenan).
Wmu 4-2at Wmu28LANEY, Jim punt 17 yards to the WMU45, out-of-bounds.
Drive: 3 plays, 8 yards, TOP 02:01
Niu 1-10at Wmu45NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 08:09.
Niu 1-10at Wmu45NICHOLSON, Dan rush for 1 yard to the WMU44, fumble by NICHOLSON, Dan recovered by WMU RANDALL, James at WMU45.
Drive: 1 plays, 0 yards, TOP 00:08
Wmu 1-10at Wmu45WESTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 08:01.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu45RILEY, Trovon rush up middle for 10 yards to the NIU45, 1ST DOWN WMU.
Wmu 1-10at Niu45RILEY, Trovon rush for no gain to the NIU45 (HOLMAN, Quince).
Wmu 2-10at Niu45HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to JENNINGS, Greg for 2 yards to the NIU43 (HANSBRO, Alvah).
Wmu 3-8at Niu43HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to SIMMONS, J. for 11 yards to the NIU32, 1ST DOWN WMU (HANSBRO, Alvah;UTSCHIG, Dustin).
Wmu 1-10at Niu32HAAS, Robbie rush up middle for no gain to the NIU32.
Wmu 2-10at Niu32RILEY, Trovon rush draw play for 10 yards to the NIU22, 1ST DOWN WMU (ENGLISH, Larry;SMITH, Ray).
Wmu 1-10at Niu22BONDS, Mark rush up middle for 3 yards to the NIU19 (BLALARK, Keenan).
Wmu 2-7at Niu19HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to JENNINGS, Greg for 5 yards to the NIU14 (BROWN, Phil).
Wmu 3-2at Niu14BONDS, Mark rush draw play for 1 yard to the NIU13 (UTSCHIG, Dustin;ENGLISH, Larry).
Wmu 4-1at Niu13HAAS, Robbie sacked for loss of 3 yards to the NIU16 (WEST, Ken).
Drive: 10 plays, 39 yards, TOP 04:04
Niu 1-10at Niu16NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 03:57.
Niu 1-10at Niu16WOLFE, Garrett rush over left tackle for 1 yard to the NIU17 (ISMAIL, Ameer).
Niu 2-9at Niu17WOLFE, Garrett rush over right end for 61 yards to the WMU22, 1ST DOWN NIU (DELMAS, Louis).
Niu 1-10at Wmu22WOLFE, Garrett rush over left guard for loss of 1 yard to the WMU23 (BELMONTE, A.).
Niu 2-11at Wmu23NICHOLSON, Dan sideline pass complete to HURD, Sam for 12 yards to the WMU11, 1ST DOWN NIU (ALLEN, Antwain).
Niu 1-10at Wmu11WOLFE, Garrett rush up middle for 5 yards to the WMU6 (MOERSCH, Paul).
Niu 2-5at Wmu06WOLFE, Garrett rush up middle for 6 yards to the WMU0, 1ST DOWN NIU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:26.
NENDICK, Chris kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 42, Western Michigan 7
Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards, TOP 02:31
NENDICK, Chris kickoff 65 yards to the WMU0, touchback.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu20WESTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 01:26.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu20RILEY, Trovon rush up middle for no gain to the WMU20 (HOLZAPFEL, Dan).
Wmu 2-10at Wmu20HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to JENNINGS, Greg for 6 yards to the WMU26 (HANSBRO, Alvah).
Drive: 2 plays, 6 yards, TOP 03:58
Northern Illinois 42, Western Michigan 7
4th Quarter

Wmu 3-4at Wmu26Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00.
Wmu 3-4at Wmu26HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to CHAPPLE, Joe for 5 yards to the WMU31, 1ST DOWN WMU (BLALARK, Keenan;HANSBRO, Alvah).
Wmu 1-10at Wmu31HAAS, Robbie deep pass incomplete to JENNINGS, Greg (HANSBRO, Alvah).
Wmu 2-10at Wmu31HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to SCHEFFLER, T. for 6 yards to the WMU37 (UTSCHIG, Dustin).
Wmu 3-4at Wmu37HAAS, Robbie middle pass complete to BONDS, Mark for 4 yards to the WMU41, 1ST DOWN WMU (SMITH, Deon).
Wmu 1-10at Wmu41BONDS, Mark rush up middle for 5 yards to the WMU46 (ENGLISH, Larry).
Wmu 2-5at Wmu46HAAS, Robbie sideline pass incomplete to SCHEFFLER, T..
Wmu 3-5at Wmu46PENALTY WMU delay of game 5 yards to the WMU41.
Wmu 3-10at Wmu41HAAS, Robbie sideline pass incomplete to SCHEFFLER, T., dropped pass.
Wmu 4-10at Wmu41LANEY, Jim punt 59 yards to the NIU0, touchback.
Drive: 9 plays, 21 yards, TOP 03:58
Niu 1-10at Niu20NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 12:28.
Niu 1-10at Niu20DAVIS, Adrian rush over left tackle for 3 yards to the NIU23 (LUDEMAN, Matt).
Niu 2-7at Niu23DAVIS, Adrian rush over right tackle for 3 yards to the NIU26 (BELMONTE, A.).
Niu 3-4at Niu26DAVIS, Adrian rush over left tackle for 5 yards to the NIU31, 1ST DOWN NIU (ISMAIL, Ameer;TITHOF, Paul).
Niu 1-10at Niu31HARRIS, A.J. rush up middle for 7 yards to the NIU38 (TITHOF, Paul).
Niu 2-3at Niu38CLANTON, Montel rush over right end for loss of 3 yards to the NIU35 (DAVIDSON, Zach), PENALTY NIU personal foul 15 yards to the NIU20.
Niu 2-21at Niu203rd and 21.
Niu 3-21at Niu20CLANTON, Montel rush up middle for 38 yards to the WMU42, 1ST DOWN NIU (DELMAS, Louis).
Niu 1-10at Wmu42CLANTON, Montel rush up middle for 4 yards to the WMU38 (TITHOF, Paul).
Niu 2-6at Wmu38CLANTON, Montel rush over left guard for loss of 3 yards to the WMU41 (DAVIDSON, Zach).
Niu 3-9at Wmu41CLANTON, Montel rush up middle for 3 yards to the WMU38 (TITHOF, Paul).
Niu 4-6at Wmu38DITTBENNER, And punt 28 yards to the WMU10.
Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, TOP 06:29
Wmu 1-10at Wmu10WESTERN MICHIGAN drive start at 05:59.
Wmu 1-10at Wmu10BONDS, Mark rush over right guard for 6 yards to the WMU16 (HOLZAPFEL, Dan).
Wmu 2-4at Wmu16HAAS, Robbie middle pass complete to SCHEFFLER, T. for 11 yards to the WMU27, 1ST DOWN WMU (SMITH, Ray).
Wmu 1-10at Wmu27HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to JENNINGS, Greg for 8 yards to the WMU35 (SCHLAMP, Adam).
Wmu 2-2at Wmu35HAAS, Robbie C pass complete to JENNINGS, Greg for 2 yards to the WMU37, 1ST DOWN WMU (ALLEN, Josh).
Wmu 1-10at Wmu37BONDS, Mark rush up middle for 19 yards to the NIU44, 1ST DOWN WMU (SMITH, Deon).
Wmu 1-10at Niu44PENALTY WMU false start 5 yards to the NIU49.
Wmu 1-15at Niu49HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to CHAPPLE, Joe for 1 yard to the NIU48 (SCHLAMP, Adam).
Wmu 2-14at Niu48HAAS, Robbie deep pass incomplete to CHAPPLE, Joe.
Wmu 3-14at Niu48HAAS, Robbie pass intercepted by REITER, Mark at the WMU25, REITER, Mark return to the WMU0, clock 02:25, PENALTY NIU roughing passer 15 yards to the NIU33, 1ST DOWN WMU, NO PLAY.
Wmu 1-10at Niu33BONDS, Mark rush up middle for 2 yards to the NIU31 (HOLZAPFEL, Dan).
Wmu 2-8at Niu31HAAS, Robbie sideline pass complete to BONDS, Mark for 2 yards to the NIU29 (BROWN, Phil).
Wmu 3-6at Niu29BONDS, Mark rush up middle for loss of 1 yard to the NIU30 (BENSON, Brad).
Wmu 4-7at Niu30HAAS, Robbie deep pass incomplete to FRYAR, Londen, PENALTY WMU personal foul 15 yards to the NIU45.
Wmu 4-22at Niu45Change of possession, NIU ball on NIU45, 1st and 10.
Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, TOP 03:34
Niu 1-10at Niu45Clock 02:25.
Niu 1-10at Niu45PRIME, Cas rush up middle for 8 yards to the WMU47 (BELMONTE, A.).
Niu 2-2at Wmu47End of game, clock 00:00.
Drive: 1 plays, 8 yards, TOP 00:00
FINAL SCORE
Northern Illinois 42, Western Michigan 7
 

Play Breakdown Summary

 
Play Breakdown Summary (Final)
Northern Illinois Football
Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois (Nov 23, 2005 at DeKalb, IL)




Western Michigan                       Northern Illinois

Down               RUN PASS  Total     Down               RUN PASS  Total

OVERALL..........   30   44     74     OVERALL..........   50   13     63
1ST DOWN.........   18   12     30     1ST DOWN.........   28    5     33
2ND DOWN-SHORT...    1    3      4     2ND DOWN-SHORT...    4    0      4
2ND DOWN-MIDDLE..    3    3      6     2ND DOWN-MIDDLE..    7    0      7
2ND DOWN-LONG....    3   12     15     2ND DOWN-LONG....    6    4     10
3RD DOWN-SHORT...    2    0      2     3RD DOWN-SHORT...    0    0      0
3RD DOWN-MIDDLE..    0    3      3     3RD DOWN-MIDDLE..    1    1      2
3RD DOWN-LONG....    3    8     11     3RD DOWN-LONG....    4    3      7
4TH DOWN.........    0    3      3     4TH DOWN.........    0    0      0

Western Michigan                       Northern Illinois

Formation        RUN PASS  Total       Formation        RUN PASS  Total

...............   30   44     74       ...............   50   13     63




Western Michigan (Sorted by Play type) 1ST DOWN RUN (18 RUN, 12 PASS) 1ST DOWN PASS 1-10 N45 #32 0 [ ] 1-10 W12 #14 to #48 INT [ ] 1-10 N49 #32 7 [ ] draw play 1-10 N48 #14 to #10 - [ ] DO 1-10 N37 #32 11 [ ] draw play 1-10 W31 #14 to #15 - [ ] DP 1-10 W20 #32 -1 [ ] over left guard 1-10 W16 #14 to #85 -6 [ ] SC 1-10 W20 #14 4 [ ] up middle 1-10 W06 #14 to #10 8 [ ] SI 1-10 N32 #14 0 [ ] up middle 1-15 N49 #14 to #10 1 [ ] SI 1-10 N22 #32 3 [ ] up middle 1-10 W27 #14 to #15 8 [ ] SI 1-10 W20 #32 5 [ ] up middle 1-10 W39 #3 to #15 12 [ ] SI 1-10 W20 #32 0 [ ] up middle 1-10 W41 #14 to #27 1 [ ] SI 1-10 W20 #32 9 [ ] up middle 1-10 W20 #14 to #85 4 [ ] SI 1-10 W45 #32 10 [ ] up middle 1-10 W30 #14 to #85 5 [ ] SI 1-10 N22 #34 3 [ ] up middle 1-10 N26 #14 to #15 - [ ] SL 1-10 N33 #34 2 [ ] up middle 1-10 W41 #34 5 [ ] up middle 1-10 W37 #34 19 [ ] up middle 1-10 W33 #32 -1 [ ] over right guard 1-10 W10 #34 6 [ ] over right guard 1-10 W20 #32 -5 [ ] over right tackle 2ND-SHORT RUN (1 RUN, 3 PASS) 2ND-SHORT PASS 2-1 W29 #3 10 [ ] up middle 2-2 W35 #14 to #15 2 [ ] C 2-3 N42 #3 to #15 - [ ] up middle 2-2 W14 #14 to #15 16 [ ] SI 2ND-MIDDLE RUN (3 RUN, 3 PASS) 2ND-MIDDLE PASS 2-6 W24 #32 0 [ ] draw play 2-4 W16 #14 to #85 11 [ ] up middle 2-6 W24 #32 0 [ ] over left guard 2-5 W35 #14 to #32 - [ ] SI 2-5 W25 #14 0 [ ] up middle 2-5 W46 #14 to #85 - [ ] SI 2ND-LONG RUN (3 RUN, 12 PASS) 2ND-LONG PASS 2-10 N32 #32 10 [ ] draw play 2-11 W19 #14 to #35 INT [ ] 2-16 W10 #32 -1 [ ] up middle 2-7 N19 #14 to #85 19 [ ] DO 2-10 N26 #14 3 [ ] over right end 2-14 N48 #14 to #10 - [ ] DP 2-15 W15 #14 to #85 14 [ ] SC 2-10 N48 #14 to #85 5 [ ] SC 2-10 N45 #14 to #15 2 [ ] SI 2-7 N19 #14 to #15 5 [ ] SI 2-11 W32 #14 to #15 - [ ] SI 2-10 W20 #14 to #15 6 [ ] SI 2-8 N31 #14 to #34 2 [ ] SI 2-9 W42 #14 to #85 10 [ ] SI 2-10 W31 #14 to #85 6 [ ] SI 3RD-SHORT RUN (2 RUN, 0 PASS) 3RD-SHORT PASS 3-2 N14 #34 1 [ ] draw play 3-1 W29 #32 0 [ ] over left tackle 3RD-MIDDLE RUN (0 RUN, 3 PASS) 3RD-MIDDLE PASS 3-3 N42 #14 to #10 20 [ ] DP 3-4 W37 #14 to #34 4 [ ] up middle 3-4 W26 #14 to #10 5 [ ] SI 3RD-LONG RUN (3 RUN, 8 PASS) 3RD-LONG PASS 3-5 W35 #14 6 [ ] up middle 3-17 W09 #14 to # SACK [ ] 3-6 W24 #14 4 [ ] up middle 3-11 W32 #14 to #85 - [ ] up middle 3-6 N29 #34 -1 [ ] up middle 3-5 W25 #14 to #10 8 [ ] SI 3-5 N43 #14 to #10 6 [ ] SI 3-6 W24 #14 to #27 - [ ] SI 3-8 N43 #14 to #27 11 [ ] SI 3-7 N23 #14 to #85 - [ ] SI 3-10 W41 #14 to #85 - [ ] SI 4TH DOWN RUN (0 RUN, 3 PASS) 4TH DOWN PASS 4-1 N13 #14 to # SACK [ ] 4-7 N30 #14 to #83 - [ ] DP 4-7 N23 #14 to #27 - [ ] SI
Northern Illinois (Sorted by Play type) 1ST DOWN RUN (28 RUN, 5 PASS) 1ST DOWN PASS 1-10 W45 #19 1 [ ] 1-10 N36 #19 to #1 - [ ] DP 1-10 N34 #TM -1 [ ] 1-10 N44 #19 to #83 - [ ] DP 1-10 N40 #1 4 [ ] draw play 1-10 W44 #19 to #84 42 [ ] DP 1-10 W27 #1 2 [ ] over left end 1-10 N23 #19 to #7 - [ ] SI 1-10 W22 #1 -1 [ ] over left guard 1-10 N31 #19 to #86 15 [ ] SI 1-10 N32 #1 5 [ ] over left guard 1-10 W45 #39 20 [ ] over left guard 1-10 N33 #1 9 [ ] over left tackle 1-10 N16 #1 1 [ ] over left tackle 1-10 N20 #39 3 [ ] over left tackle 1-10 N46 #1 1 [ ] up middle 1-10 W16 #1 0 [ ] up middle 1-10 N49 #1 6 [ ] up middle 1-10 W13 #1 5 [ ] up middle 1-10 N49 #1 35 [ ] up middle 1-1 W01 #1 1 [ ] up middle 1-10 W11 #1 5 [ ] up middle 1-2 W02 #1 1 [ ] up middle 1-10 N20 #1 16 [ ] up middle 1-10 W42 #20 4 [ ] up middle 1-10 N45 #22 8 [ ] up middle 1-10 N31 #24 7 [ ] up middle 1-5 W06 #1 6 [ ] over right end 1-10 W41 #1 9 [ ] over right end 1-10 N46 #1 0 [ ] over right guard 1-10 W25 #1 5 [ ] over right guard 1-10 W33 #1 32 [ ] over right tackle 1-5 N27 #1 6 [ ] over right tackle 2ND-SHORT RUN (4 RUN, 0 PASS) 2ND-SHORT PASS 2-1 W32 #39 5 [ ] up middle 2-3 N38 #20 -3 [ ] over right end 2-1 W01 #1 1 [ ] over right guard 2-1 N42 #1 13 [ ] over right tackle 2ND-MIDDLE RUN (7 RUN, 0 PASS) 2ND-MIDDLE PASS 2-6 N44 #1 3 [ ] over left end 2-5 W20 #1 9 [ ] over left end 2-6 W38 #20 -3 [ ] over left guard 2-5 W06 #1 6 [ ] up middle 2-5 N37 #1 7 [ ] up middle 2-4 W45 #1 4 [ ] over right guard 2-5 W08 #1 8 [ ] over right guard 2ND-LONG RUN (6 RUN, 4 PASS) 2ND-LONG PASS 2-10 N44 #1 4 [ ] over left end 2-10 N36 #19 to #7 8 [ ] C 2-10 N46 #1 -2 [ ] over left end 2-9 N47 #19 to #84 53 [ ] DP 2-10 N23 #1 4 [ ] over left tackle 2-10 W16 #19 to #7 -1 [ ] FL 2-8 W25 #1 0 [ ] over right end 2-11 W23 #19 to #84 12 [ ] SI 2-9 N17 #1 61 [ ] over right end 2-7 N23 #39 3 [ ] over right tackle 3RD-SHORT RUN (0 RUN, 0 PASS) 3RD-SHORT PASS 3RD-MIDDLE RUN (1 RUN, 1 PASS) 3RD-MIDDLE PASS 3-4 N26 #39 5 [ ] over left tackle 3-3 N47 #19 to #7 - [ ] SI 3RD-LONG RUN (4 RUN, 3 PASS) 3RD-LONG PASS 3-6 N27 #1 7 [ ] over left tackle 3-8 W25 #19 to #84 12 [ ] up middle 3-12 N44 #1 4 [ ] up middle 3-6 N48 #19 to #86 19 [ ] SI 3-9 W41 #20 3 [ ] up middle 3-11 W17 #19 to #84 - [ ] SL 3-21 N20 #20 38 [ ] up middle 4TH DOWN RUN (0 RUN, 0 PASS) 4TH DOWN PASS