Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan Short Report | Oct 31, 2023
Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Mount Pleasant, MI
Oct 31, 2023
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Game Recap
On October 31, 2023, the Central Michigan Chippewas edged out the Northern Illinois Huskies with a final score of 37-31. The game, held at Central Michigan's home field, saw a dramatic second quarter where the Chippewas put up 17 points, creating a significant lead. Despite trailing, the Huskies mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 points but falling just short.
The Central Michigan rushing attack was pivotal, accumulating 331 yards on the ground. Northern Illinois responded with strong passing, totaling 298 yards and three touchdowns from quarterback Rocky Lombardi. Standout performances included Jase Bauer’s three total touchdowns for Central Michigan and Trayvon Rudolph’s 170 receiving yards and a touchdown for Northern Illinois.
Key Plays:
Jase Bauer (Central Michigan Chippewas)
Kanon Woodill (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Tristan Mattson (Central Michigan Chippewas)
Marion Lukes (Central Michigan Chippewas)
Jase Bauer (Central Michigan Chippewas)
Antario Brown (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Sam Hicks (Central Michigan Chippewas)
Jase Bauer (Central Michigan Chippewas)
Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Standout Players:
Marion Lukes (Central Michigan Chippewas, RB)
Rushed for 202 yards on 21 attempts, including a 46-yard touchdown.Jase Bauer (Central Michigan Chippewas, QB)
Had 116 passing yards with one touchdown, and rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns.Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois Huskies, QB)
Threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns, with a 57.1% completion rate.Trayvon Rudolph (Northern Illinois Huskies, WR)
Caught 8 receptions for 170 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown.Antario Brown (Northern Illinois Huskies, RB)
Rushed for 167 yards on 22 attempts, including a 61-yard touchdown.
Team
1
2
3
4
T
Northern Illinois Huskies
3
0
14
14
31
Central Michigan Chippewas
7
17
13
0
37
