Northern Illinois at Idaho
Saturday, September 22, 2007 Share
Northern Illinois beat Idaho 42–35. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 3–2.
Final at Kibbie Dome, MoscowIndoorsAttendance 12,461
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 14 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
| Idaho | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
Standouts
- PassingDan Nicholson10 of 17, 168 yards, 2 TD, 1 INTNorthern Illinois
- RushingJustin Anderson35 carries, 167 yards, 1 TDNorthern Illinois
- ReceivingMatt Simon4 catches, 115 yards, 1 TDNorthern Illinois
- DefenseBradley Pruitt1 INTNorthern Illinois
Player stats
Northern Illinois
| Passing | C/Att | Yds | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Nicholson | 10/17 | 168 | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing | Car | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | 35 | 167 | 1 | 30 |
| Ricky Crider | 5 | 20 | 0 | 6 |
| Chad Spann | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Receiving | Rec | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Simon | 4 | 115 | 1 | 59 |
| Greg Turner | 2 | 27 | 0 | 20 |
| David Koronkiewicz | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Brandon Davis | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Interceptions | Int | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pruitt | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| John Tranchitella | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Carter | 1 | 95 | 1 |
Idaho
| Passing | C/Att | Yds | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Enderle | 27/54 | 423 | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing | Car | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deonte’ Jackson | 20 | 111 | 2 | 28 |
| Jayson Bird | 8 | 52 | 0 | 17 |
| Max Komar | 2 | 26 | 0 | 19 |
| Rolly Lumbala | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Receiving | Rec | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Komar | 5 | 92 | 0 | 32 |
| Peter Bjorvik | 5 | 86 | 0 | 25 |
| Maurice Shaw | 5 | 86 | 1 | 26 |
| Jayson Bird | 5 | 72 | 0 | 31 |
| Interceptions | Int | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Keo | 1 | 16 | 0 |
From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.
Team stats
| Northern Illinois | Idaho | |
|---|---|---|
| 356 | Total yards | 586 |
| 171 | Passing yards | 467 |
| 188 | Rushing yards | 163 |
| 9.9 | Yards per pass | 7.8 |
| 4.2 | Yards per rush | 4.0 |
| 17 | First downs | 31 |
| 4–13 | Third downs | 4–14 |
| 0–0 | Fourth downs | 1–4 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 5 |
| 4–40 | Penalties | 8–72 |
| 18:11 | Possession | 18:10 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Northern Illinois 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Northern Illinois–Idaho gameNorthern Illinois leads 4–3 in seven meetings, counting the two since this game.
Around this game
Northern Illinois
- Next gameat Central MichiganSept. 29, 2007
- SeasonNorthern Illinois in 2007
- ProgramNorthern Illinois history and records
Idaho
- Next gamevs. Hawai’iSept. 29, 2007
- SeasonIdaho in 2007
- ProgramIdaho history and records