ncaaf Game Recap
NIU Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals Wrap - Ball State Wins 44-38
John Paddock sliced and diced the Huskies defense for 403 yards as Ball State handed NIU a 44-38 defeat on Saturday at Scheumann Stadium.
The Cardinals were a +3.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 58.0.
John Paddock completed 40 of 58 pass attempts for 403 yards for the Cardinals in the win.
Harrison Waylee rushed for 230 yards for NIU, while Justin Lynch added 89 yards. Ethan Hampton threw for 194 yards for the Huskies, while receivers Kacper Rutkiewicz and Cole Tucker had 89 and 87 yards respectively.
NIU outgained Ball State 526-480 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 31-29 by the Cardinals.
NIU led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 35:03-24:57 split in that important category.
Ball State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Central Michigan. NIU will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Toledo.