Temple at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 21, 2006

Northern Illinois beat Temple 43–⁠21. It was their second meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayTemple1–⁠11 in 2006
21
HomeNorthern Illinois7–⁠6 in 2006
43

Final at Huskie Stadium, DeKalbAttendance 27,039

At kickoff
59°F, partly cloudy, wind 3 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; De Kalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB), 6 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Temple0014721
Northern Illinois10921343

Standouts

Player stats

Temple

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Adam DiMichele20/2932231
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Tim Brown1223011
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Travis Shelton7204265
Mike Holley555013
Bruce Francis121021
Jarrett Dunston21709
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Philip Simpson100

Northern Illinois

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Phil Horvath18/2825320
Dan Nicholson9/1412421
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Garrett Wolfe1745014
Cas Prime123908
Justin Anderson4808
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Britt Davis692121
Matt Simon585126
Jarret Carter472126
Greg Turner341123
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Melvin Rice100

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

TempleNorthern Illinois
316Total yards466
359Passing yards377
-6Rushing yards89
11.1Yards per pass9.0
-0.3Yards per rush2.5
12First downs26
2–⁠10Third downs8–⁠16
2–⁠3Fourth downs0–⁠0
4Turnovers1
4–⁠25Penalties2–⁠15
15:27Possession20:21

Efficiency

TempleNorthern Illinois
38%Success rate46%
−0.01EPA per play0.07
1.07Explosiveness0.71
−0.23Rushing EPA−0.23
0.10Passing EPA0.44
11%Passing-down success42%
0.02First-down EPA−0.03
−0.58Second-down EPA0.22
0.42Third-down EPA0.29
1%Havoc by its defense2%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Northern Illinois 88% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Northern Illinois end zoneTemple end zoneQ1 TemplePunt, 12 playsQ1 Northern IllinoisField goal, 9 playsQ1 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ1 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ1 TempleFumble, 2 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisField goal, 4 playsQ2 TempleFumble, 1 playQ2 Northern IllinoisMissed FG, 4 playsQ2 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisField goal, 13 playsQ2 TemplePunt, 4 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisField goal, 8 playsQ2 TempleEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ3 TempleTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ3 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ3 TempleTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisInterception, 5 playsQ3 TempleTouchdown pass, 1 playQ3 Northern IllinoisField goal, 12 playsQ4 TempleTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ4 Northern IllinoisMissed FG, 10 playsQ4 TempleInterception, 10 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Northern Illinois drives left to right, Temple right to left.
  1. Q1 TemplePunt, 12 plays, 30 yards
  2. Q1 Northern IllinoisField goal, 9 plays, 62 yards
  3. Q1 TemplePunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  4. Q1 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 62 yards
  5. Q1 TempleFumble, 2 plays, −5 yards
  6. Q2 Northern IllinoisField goal, 4 plays, 2 yards
  7. Q2 TempleFumble, 1 play, 11 yards
  8. Q2 Northern IllinoisMissed FG, 4 plays, −2 yards
  9. Q2 TemplePunt, 3 plays, −4 yards
  10. Q2 Northern IllinoisField goal, 13 plays, 61 yards
  11. Q2 TemplePunt, 4 plays, 14 yards
  12. Q2 Northern IllinoisField goal, 8 plays, 61 yards
  13. Q2 TempleEnd of half, 1 play, −1 yard
  14. Q3 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 38 yards
  15. Q3 TempleTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 8 yards
  16. Q3 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 55 yards
  17. Q3 TemplePunt, 3 plays, −9 yards
  18. Q3 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 23 yards
  19. Q3 TempleTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 65 yards
  20. Q3 Northern IllinoisInterception, 5 plays, 7 yards
  21. Q3 TempleTouchdown pass, 1 play, 44 yards
  22. Q3 Northern IllinoisField goal, 12 plays, 48 yards
  23. Q4 TempleTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 80 yards
  24. Q4 Northern IllinoisMissed FG, 10 plays, 34 yards
  25. Q4 TempleInterception, 10 plays, 65 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Northern Illinois 10, Temple 0
Temple Punt, 12 plays
14:271st & 10 at own 20Tim Brown rush for 6 yards to the Temp 26.
13:462nd & 4 at own 26Travis Shelton rush for a loss of 6 yards to the Temp 20, Temple penalty crackback declined.
13:293rd & 10 at own 20Adam DiMichele pass complete to Bruce Francis for 21 yards to the Temp 41 for a 1ST down.
12:591st & 10 at own 41Temple penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
12:351st & 15 at own 36Timeout TEMPLE, clock 12:35.
12:231st & 15 at own 36Tim Brown rush for no gain to the Temp 36.
11:402nd & 15 at own 36Adam DiMichele pass complete to Mike Holley for 12 yards to the Temp 48.
11:033rd & 3 at own 48Temple penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
10:383rd & 13 at own 38Adam DiMichele pass complete to Mike Holley for 12 yards to the 50 yard line.
10:244th & 1 at the 50Adam DiMichele rush for 1 yard to the NoIll 49 for a 1ST down.
9:571st & 10 at opp 49Adam DiMichele pass complete to Nick Santa Cruz for 9 yards to the NoIll 40.
9:212nd & 1 at opp 40Tim Brown rush for 2 yards to the NoIll 38 for a 1ST down.
8:581st & 10 at opp 38Adam DiMichele pass incomplete to Marcus Brown.
8:452nd & 10 at opp 38Adam DiMichele sacked by Larry English at the 50 yard line for a loss of 12 yards.
8:013rd & 22 at the 50Adam DiMichele pass incomplete.
7:544th & 22 at the 50Jake Brownell punt for 31 yards, fair catch by Marcus Perez at the NoIll 19.
Northern Illinois Field goal, 9 plays
7:271st & 10 at own 19Phil Horvath pass complete to Matt Simon for 8 yards to the NoIll 27.
6:522nd & 2 at own 27Phil Horvath pass complete to Jarret Carter for 26 yards to the Temp 47 for a 1ST down.
6:401st & 10 at opp 47Phil Horvath pass complete to Marcus Perez for 4 yards to the Temp 43.
6:312nd & 6 at opp 43Phil Horvath pass incomplete.
6:233rd & 6 at opp 43Phil Horvath pass complete to Matt Simon for 19 yards to the Temp 24 for a 1ST down.
6:091st & 10 at opp 24Garrett Wolfe rush for no gain to the Temp 24.
5:352nd & 10 at opp 24Phil Horvath pass complete to Brandon Davis for 5 yards to the Temp 19.
5:013rd & 5 at opp 19Phil Horvath pass incomplete to Marcus Perez.
4:574th & 5 at opp 19Chris Nendick 36 yard field goal GOOD.Northern Illinois 3, Temple 0
4:51Chris Nendick kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Temple Punt, 3 plays
4:231st & 10 at own 20Tim Brown rush for 1 yard to the Temp 21.
3:422nd & 9 at own 21Tim Brown rush for no gain to the Temp 21.
2:543rd & 9 at own 21Adam DiMichele sacked by Larry English at the Temp 17 for a loss of 4 yards.
2:084th & 13 at own 17Jake Brownell punt for 45 yards downed at the NoIll 38.
Northern Illinois Touchdown pass, 5 plays
1:511st & 10 at own 38Phil Horvath pass complete to Marcus Perez for 11 yards to the NoIll 49 for a 1ST down.
1:401st & 10 at own 49Garrett Wolfe rush for 13 yards to the Temp 38 for a 1ST down.
1:151st & 10 at opp 38Garrett Wolfe rush for 14 yards to the Temp 24 for a 1ST down.
0:501st & 10 at opp 24Garrett Wolfe rush for 4 yards to the Temp 20.
0:172nd & 6 at opp 20Phil Horvath pass complete to Matt Simon for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 9, Temple 0
0:17Chris Nendick extra point GOOD.Northern Illinois 10, Temple 0
0:06Chris Nendick kickoff for 65 yards returned by Travis Shelton for 21 yards to the Temp 21.
Temple Fumble, 2 plays
0:001st & 10 at own 21Tim Brown rush for 1 yard to the Temp 22.
Q2 13:582nd & 9 at own 22Adam DiMichele sacked by Larry English, fumbled at the Temp 16, recovered by Craig Rusch, returned by Craig Rusch for 7 yards at the Temp 9, tackled by Larry English.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Northern Illinois 19, Temple 0
Northern Illinois Field goal, 4 plays
13:171st & goal at opp 9Garrett Wolfe rush for 2 yards to the Temp 7.
12:502nd & goal at opp 7Garrett Wolfe rush for 5 yards to the Temp 2.
12:173rd & goal at opp 2Phil Horvath pass incomplete to Brandon Beal.
12:174th & 0 at opp 2Northn Illinois penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
12:144th & goal at opp 7Chris Nendick 24 yard field goal GOOD.Northern Illinois 13, Temple 0
12:07Chris Nendick kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Temple Fumble, 1 play
11:511st & 10 at own 20Tim Brown rush for 7 yards, fumbled at the Temp 31, recovered by Larry English at the Temp 31.
Northern Illinois Missed FG, 4 plays
11:191st & 10 at opp 31Phil Horvath pass incomplete to Marcus Perez.
11:052nd & 10 at opp 31Garrett Wolfe rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Temp 33.
10:293rd & 12 at opp 33Phil Horvath pass incomplete to Matt Simon.
10:234th & 12 at opp 33Chris Nendick 50 yard field goal MISSED.
Temple Punt, 3 plays
9:521st & 10 at own 33Adam DiMichele sacked by Larry English at the Temp 29 for a loss of 4 yards.
9:072nd & 14 at own 29Tim Brown rush for 3 yards to the Temp 32.
8:123rd & 11 at own 32Adam DiMichele sacked by Eric Pittman and Keenan Blalark at the Temp 29 for a loss of 3 yards.
7:484th & 14 at own 29Jake Brownell punt for 41 yards, returned by Marcus Perez for 4 yards to the NoIll 34.
Northern Illinois Field goal, 13 plays
7:151st & 10 at own 34Garrett Wolfe rush for a loss of 3 yards to the NoIll 31.
6:502nd & 13 at own 31Phil Horvath pass complete to Matt Simon for 12 yards to the NoIll 43.
6:173rd & 1 at own 43Garrett Wolfe rush for 2 yards to the NoIll 45 for a 1ST down.
5:451st & 10 at own 45Garrett Wolfe rush for a loss of 5 yards to the NoIll 40.
5:082nd & 15 at own 40Phil Horvath pass complete to Jarret Carter for 9 yards to the NoIll 49.
4:343rd & 6 at own 49Phil Horvath pass complete to Britt Davis for 7 yards to the Temp 44 for a 1ST down.
4:141st & 10 at opp 44Phil Horvath pass complete to Britt Davis for 20 yards to the Temp 24 for a 1ST down.
3:421st & 10 at opp 24Garrett Wolfe rush for 5 yards to the Temp 19.
3:212nd & 5 at opp 19Phil Horvath pass complete to David Koronkiewicz for 15 yards to the Temp 4 for a 1ST down.
2:531st & goal at opp 4Garrett Wolfe rush for no gain to the Temp 4.
2:362nd & 0 at opp 4Timeout TEMPLE, clock 02:36.
2:252nd & goal at opp 4Garrett Wolfe rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Temp 5.
1:573rd & goal at opp 5Phil Horvath pass incomplete to Brandon Davis.
1:544th & goal at opp 5Chris Nendick 22 yard field goal GOOD.Northern Illinois 16, Temple 0
1:42Chris Nendick kickoff for 65 yards returned by Travis Shelton for 39 yards to the Temp 39.
Temple Punt, 4 plays
1:321st & 10 at own 39Adam DiMichele pass complete to Mike Holley for 13 yards to the NoIll 48 for a 1ST down.
1:191st & 10 at opp 48Adam DiMichele pass incomplete to Travis Shelton.
1:132nd & 10 at opp 48Adam DiMichele pass complete to Tim Brown for 6 yards to the NoIll 42.
1:123rd & 4 at opp 42Temple penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
1:083rd & 9 at opp 47Adam DiMichele pass incomplete to Travis Shelton.
1:014th & 9 at opp 47Jake Brownell punt for 47 yards for a touchback.
Northern Illinois Field goal, 8 plays
0:551st & 10 at own 20Phil Horvath pass incomplete.
0:492nd & 10 at own 20Phil Horvath pass complete to Britt Davis for 18 yards to the NoIll 38 for a 1ST down.
0:421st & 10 at own 38Phil Horvath pass complete to Matt Simon for 26 yards to the Temp 36 for a 1ST down.
0:361st & 10 at opp 36Phil Horvath pass complete to Brandon Davis for 13 yards to the Temp 23 for a 1ST down.
0:291st & 10 at opp 23Phil Horvath pass complete to Ryan Gierke for 4 yards to the Temp 19.
0:292nd & 6 at opp 19Timeout NORTHN ILLINOIS, clock 00:29.
0:252nd & 6 at opp 19Phil Horvath pass incomplete to Marcus Perez.
0:193rd & 6 at opp 19Phil Horvath pass incomplete.
0:154th & 6 at opp 19Chris Nendick 36 yard field goal GOOD.Northern Illinois 19, Temple 0
0:04Chris Nendick kickoff for 48 yards returned by Travis Shelton for 6 yards to the Temp 23.
Q3 14:44Jake Brownell kickoff for 40 yards returned by Greg Turner for 32 yards to the Temp 43, Temple penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
3rd quarter9 drives, then Northern Illinois 40, Temple 14
Northern Illinois Touchdown pass, 5 plays
14:241st & 10 at opp 38Garrett Wolfe rush for no gain to the Temp 38.
13:572nd & 10 at opp 38Phil Horvath pass complete to Jarret Carter for 13 yards to the Temp 25 for a 1ST down.
13:341st & 10 at opp 25Garrett Wolfe rush for 2 yards to the Temp 23.
13:062nd & 8 at opp 23Phil Horvath pass incomplete to Marcus Perez.
12:563rd & 8 at opp 23Phil Horvath pass complete to Greg Turner for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 25, Temple 0
12:56Chris Nendick extra point GOOD.Northern Illinois 26, Temple 0
12:42Chris Nendick kickoff for 65 yards returned by Travis Shelton for 47 yards to the Temp 47.
Temple Turnover on downs, 4 plays
12:151st & 10 at own 47Tim Brown rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Temp 45.
11:432nd & 12 at own 45Adam DiMichele rush for 5 yards to the 50 yard line.
11:283rd & 7 at the 50Adam DiMichele pass complete to Travis Shelton for 5 yards to the NoIll 45.
10:554th & 2 at opp 45Timeout TEMPLE, clock 10:55.
10:464th & 2 at opp 45Adam DiMichele pass incomplete to Travis Shelton.
Northern Illinois Touchdown pass, 6 plays
10:211st & 10 at own 45Dan Nicholson pass complete to Marcus Lewis for 21 yards to the Temp 34 for a 1ST down.
9:581st & 10 at opp 34Garrett Wolfe rush for 9 yards to the Temp 25.
9:182nd & 1 at opp 25Garrett Wolfe rush for no gain to the Temp 25.
8:543rd & 1 at opp 25Dan Nicholson rush for 1 yard to the Temp 24 for a 1ST down.
8:361st & 10 at opp 24Dan Nicholson pass incomplete.
8:302nd & 10 at opp 24Dan Nicholson pass complete to Jarret Carter for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 32, Temple 0
8:30Chris Nendick extra point GOOD.Northern Illinois 33, Temple 0
8:20Chris Nendick kickoff for 45 yards returned by Vince Yasenchak for 7 yards to the Temp 27.
Temple Punt, 3 plays
7:521st & 10 at own 27Tim Brown rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Temp 26.
7:162nd & 11 at own 26Adam DiMichele pass incomplete.
6:463rd & 11 at own 26Adam DiMichele sacked by Brad Benson and Larry English at the Temp 18 for a loss of 8 yards.
6:464th & 19 at own 18Jake Brownell punt blocked for a loss of 7 yards.
Northern Illinois Touchdown pass, 3 plays
5:431st & 10 at opp 23Cas Prime rush for 2 yards to the Temp 21.
5:202nd & 8 at opp 21Dan Nicholson pass incomplete.
5:133rd & 8 at opp 21Dan Nicholson pass complete to Britt Davis for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 40, Temple 0
5:13Chris Nendick extra point GOOD.
4:59Chris Nendick kickoff for 45 yards returned by Josh Bundy for 15 yards to the Temp 35.
Temple Touchdown pass, 2 plays
4:281st & 10 at own 35Tim Brown rush for no gain to the Temp 35.
3:512nd & 10 at own 35Adam DiMichele pass complete to Travis Shelton for 65 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 40, Temple 6
3:51Danny Murphy extra point MISSED.
3:41Jake Brownell kickoff for 61 yards returned by Britt Davis for 14 yards to the NoIll 18.
Northern Illinois Interception, 5 plays
3:131st & 10 at own 18Cas Prime rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 21.
2:462nd & 7 at own 21Dan Nicholson pass complete to Marcus Lewis for 11 yards to the NoIll 32 for a 1ST down.
2:401st & 10 at own 32Northn Illinois penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
2:231st & 20 at own 22Dan Nicholson pass complete to Greg Turner for 7 yards to the NoIll 29.
2:142nd & 13 at own 29Dan Nicholson rush for a loss of 4 yards to the NoIll 25.
1:373rd & 17 at own 25Dan Nicholson pass intercepted by Philip Simpson at the NoIll 44, returned for no gain to the NoIll 44.
Temple Touchdown pass, 1 play
1:121st & 10 at opp 44Adam DiMichele pass complete to Travis Shelton for 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 40, Temple 12
1:12Two-point conversion attempt, Adam DiMichele pass to Travis Shelton GOOD.Northern Illinois 40, Temple 14
1:00Jake Brownell kickoff for 55 yards returned by Marcus Perez for 38 yards to the NoIll 48.
Northern Illinois Field goal, 12 plays
0:351st & 10 at own 48Cas Prime rush for no gain to the NoIll 48.
0:072nd & 10 at own 48Dan Nicholson pass complete to Greg Turner for 11 yards to the Temp 41 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:401st & 10 at opp 41Justin Anderson rush for 1 yard to the Temp 40.
Q4 14:092nd & 9 at opp 40Dan Nicholson pass complete to Britt Davis for 6 yards to the Temp 34.
Q4 13:223rd & 3 at opp 34Dan Nicholson pass complete to Marcus Perez for 3 yards to the Temp 31 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:001st & 10 at opp 31Justin Anderson rush for 8 yards to the Temp 23.
Q4 12:182nd & 2 at opp 23Justin Anderson rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Temp 24.
Q4 11:403rd & 3 at opp 24Dan Nicholson pass complete to Britt Davis for 20 yards to the Temp 4 for a 1ST down.
Q4 11:121st & goal at opp 4Dan Nicholson pass incomplete.
Q4 11:022nd & goal at opp 4Justin Anderson rush for no gain to the Temp 4.
Q4 10:313rd & goal at opp 4Dan Nicholson pass incomplete.
Q4 10:294th & goal at opp 4Chris Nendick 21 yard field goal GOOD.Northern Illinois 43, Temple 14
Q4 10:22Chris Nendick kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter3 drives, then Northern Illinois 43, Temple 21
Temple Touchdown pass, 6 plays
9:451st & 10 at own 20Adam DiMichele rush for 8 yards to the Temp 28.
9:102nd & 2 at own 28Adam DiMichele pass incomplete.
9:023rd & 2 at own 28Adam DiMichele pass complete to Travis Shelton for 9 yards to the Temp 37 for a 1ST down.
8:351st & 10 at own 37Adam DiMichele pass complete to Travis Shelton for 59 yards to the NoIll 4 for a 1ST down.
8:021st & goal at opp 4Tim Brown rush for 2 yards to the NoIll 2.
7:362nd & goal at opp 2Adam DiMichele pass complete to Steve Maneri for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 43, Temple 20
7:36Danny Murphy extra point GOOD.Northern Illinois 43, Temple 21
7:32Jake Brownell kickoff for 19 yards returned by Cory Hanson for no gain to the NoIll 46.
Northern Illinois Missed FG, 10 plays
6:501st & 10 at own 46Cas Prime rush for 5 yards to the Temp 49.
6:112nd & 5 at opp 49Cas Prime rush for 5 yards to the Temp 44 for a 1ST down.
5:351st & 10 at opp 44Cas Prime rush for 7 yards to the Temp 37.
4:582nd & 3 at opp 37Cas Prime rush for 6 yards to the Temp 31 for a 1ST down.
4:201st & 10 at opp 31Cas Prime rush for 8 yards to the Temp 23.
3:402nd & 2 at opp 23Cas Prime rush for 3 yards to the Temp 20 for a 1ST down.
3:081st & 10 at opp 20Cas Prime rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Temp 21.
2:182nd & 11 at opp 21Cas Prime rush for 3 yards to the Temp 18.
1:373rd & 8 at opp 18Cas Prime rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Temp 20.
1:374th & 10 at opp 20Timeout TEMPLE, clock 01:37.
1:334th & 10 at opp 20Chris Nendick 37 yard field goal MISSED.
Temple Interception, 10 plays
1:201st & 10 at own 20Adam DiMichele pass complete to Mike Holley for 13 yards to the Temp 33 for a 1ST down.
1:081st & 10 at own 33Adam DiMichele pass complete to Jarrett Dunston for 9 yards to the Temp 42.
1:002nd & 1 at own 42Adam DiMichele pass complete to Tim Brown for 8 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
0:451st & 10 at the 50Adam DiMichele pass complete to Tim Brown for no gain to the 50 yard line.
0:362nd & 10 at the 50Adam DiMichele pass incomplete.
0:313rd & 10 at the 50Adam DiMichele pass complete to Jarrett Dunston for 8 yards to the NoIll 42.
0:244th & 2 at opp 42Adam DiMichele pass complete to Travis Shelton for 8 yards to the NoIll 34 for a 1ST down.
0:161st & 10 at opp 34Adam DiMichele pass complete to Travis Shelton for 14 yards to the NoIll 20 for a 1ST down.
0:051st & 10 at opp 20Adam DiMichele pass complete to Mike Holley for 5 yards to the NoIll 15.
0:052nd & 5 at opp 15Timeout TEMPLE, clock 00:05.
0:002nd & 5 at opp 15Adam DiMichele pass intercepted by Melvin Rice at the NoIll 0, returned for no gain to the NoIll 20.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Northern Illinois leads 3–⁠1 in four meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2010Northern Illinois 31, Temple 17
2007Temple 16, Northern Illinois 15
2006Northern Illinois 43, Temple 21
1989Northern Illinois 20, Temple 17

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