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Arkansas State vs. Northern Illinois

Sunday, January 8, 2012, GoDaddy.com Bowl

Northern Illinois beat Arkansas State 38–⁠20. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 7–⁠1.

Neutral siteArkansas State10–⁠3 in 2011
20
Neutral siteNorthern Illinois11–⁠3 in 2011
38

Final at Ladd Peebles Stadium, MobileTV: ESPN, ESPN3Attendance 38,734Payout $750,000 (Wikipedia)Referee: Tom McCreesh (ACC)The game on Wikipedia

At kickoff
63°F, clear, wind 3 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Mobile Downtown Airport (KBFM), 7 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Arkansas State1300720
Northern Illinois71471038

Standouts

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Player stats

Arkansas State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Ryan Aplin30/5835313
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Derek Lawson1225013
Jermaine Robertson318011
Frankie Jackson31208
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Taylor Stockemer11185150
Darron Edwards547014
Earl Lucas544013
Dwayne Frampton431010
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Chaz Scales100

Northern Illinois

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Chandler Harnish18/3627421
Jordan Lynch4/46400
Ryan Neir1/1400
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jamal Womble625113
Jasmin Hopkins924012
Akeem Daniels211013
Cameron Bell1707
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Martel Moore8224143
Perez Ashford880133
Jamison Wells21508
Nathan Palmer112012
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Rashaan Melvin100
Dechane Durante1361
Jhony Faustin120

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

Team stats

Arkansas StateNorthern Illinois
381Total yards401
384Passing yards366
28Rushing yards59
6.1Yards per pass8.1
1.0Yards per rush1.7
20First downs18
5–⁠21Third downs2–⁠18
2–⁠4Fourth downs3–⁠3
5Turnovers1
7–⁠58Penalties5–⁠50
24:28Possession19:04

Efficiency

Arkansas StateNorthern Illinois
39%Success rate27%
−0.03EPA per play−0.06
0.83Explosiveness1.15
−0.33Rushing EPA−0.24
0.10Passing EPA0.09
33%Passing-down success14%
0.00First-down EPA0.10
0.01Second-down EPA−0.31
−0.11Third-down EPA−0.16
1%Havoc by its defense4%

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 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The money

The GoDaddy.com Bowl was put on by Mobile Alabama Bowl, Inc., a nonprofit. Its IRS Form 990 for the year to April 2012, which takes in this game, reports $3.5 million in revenue and $3.5 million in expenses.

From the organization’s IRS Form 990, via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and the IRS’s e-file data. Payments are the grants it lists on Schedule I of that return. See every filing at ProPublica (EIN 63-1222642).

Every drive

Northern Illinois end zoneArkansas State end zoneQ1 Arkansas StateField goal, 8 playsQ1 Northern IllinoisPunt, 4 playsQ1 Arkansas StateField goal, 5 playsQ1 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ1 Arkansas StateTouchdown run, 3 playsQ1 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ1 Arkansas StatePunt, 6 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisMissed FG, 5 playsQ2 Arkansas StatePunt, 6 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 7 playsQ2 Arkansas StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisFumble, 3 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisTouchdown, 10 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisInterception, 1 playQ3 Arkansas StateInterception, 3 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 1 playQ3 Arkansas StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ3 Arkansas StateFumble, 3 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisMissed FG, 3 playsQ3 Arkansas StatePunt, 7 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisPunt, 4 playsQ3 Arkansas StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisPunt, 5 playsQ3 Arkansas StateInterception, 5 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisField goal, 5 playsQ4 Arkansas StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ4 Northern IllinoisPunt, 5 playsQ4 Arkansas StatePick-six, 5 plays (Northern Illinois scores)Q4 Arkansas StateTurnover on downs, 5 playsQ4 Northern IllinoisPunt, 4 playsQ4 Arkansas StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Northern IllinoisMissed FG, 3 playsQ4 Arkansas StateTurnover on downs, 12 playsQ4 Northern IllinoisEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Northern Illinois drives left to right, Arkansas State right to left.
  1. Q1 Arkansas StateField goal, 8 plays, 10 yards
  2. Q1 Northern IllinoisPunt, 4 plays, −1 yard
  3. Q1 Arkansas StateField goal, 5 plays, 26 yards
  4. Q1 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  5. Q1 Arkansas StateTouchdown run, 3 plays, 41 yards
  6. Q1 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 77 yards
  7. Q1 Arkansas StatePunt, 6 plays, 17 yards
  8. Q2 Northern IllinoisMissed FG, 5 plays, 43 yards
  9. Q2 Arkansas StatePunt, 6 plays, 23 yards
  10. Q2 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 7 plays, 78 yards
  11. Q2 Arkansas StatePunt, 5 plays, 17 yards
  12. Q2 Northern IllinoisFumble, 3 plays, 3 yards
  13. Q2 Northern IllinoisTouchdown, 10 plays, −27 yards
  14. Q3 Northern IllinoisInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  15. Q3 Arkansas StateInterception, 3 plays, 4 yards
  16. Q3 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 1 play, 43 yards
  17. Q3 Arkansas StatePunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  18. Q3 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 47 yards
  19. Q3 Arkansas StateFumble, 3 plays, 4 yards
  20. Q3 Northern IllinoisMissed FG, 3 plays, −38 yards
  21. Q3 Arkansas StatePunt, 7 plays, 77 yards
  22. Q3 Northern IllinoisPunt, 4 plays, 5 yards
  23. Q3 Arkansas StatePunt, 3 plays, 34 yards
  24. Q3 Northern IllinoisPunt, 5 plays, 53 yards
  25. Q3 Arkansas StateInterception, 5 plays, 20 yards
  26. Q3 Northern IllinoisField goal, 5 plays, −18 yards
  27. Q4 Arkansas StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 59 yards
  28. Q4 Northern IllinoisPunt, 5 plays, 63 yards
  29. Q4 Arkansas StatePick-six, 5 plays (Northern Illinois scores), 15 yards
  30. Q4 Arkansas StateTurnover on downs, 5 plays, 17 yards
  31. Q4 Northern IllinoisPunt, 4 plays, 36 yards
  32. Q4 Arkansas StatePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  33. Q4 Northern IllinoisMissed FG, 3 plays, 6 yards
  34. Q4 Arkansas StateTurnover on downs, 12 plays, 39 yards
  35. Q4 Northern IllinoisEnd of game, 1 play, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Arkansas State 13, Northern Illinois 7
Arkansas State Field goal, 8 plays
14:511st & 10 at opp 45Ryan Aplin pass complete to Taylor Stockemer for 12 yards to the NoIll 33 for a 1ST down.
14:151st & 10 at opp 33Ryan Aplin sacked by Kyle Jenkins for a loss of 5 yards to the NoIll 38.
14:002nd & 15 at opp 38Ryan Aplin pass complete to Dwayne Frampton for 10 yards to the NoIll 28.
13:363rd & 5 at opp 28Ryan Aplin pass complete to Dwayne Frampton for 9 yards to the NoIll 19 for a 1ST down.
13:201st & 10 at opp 19Ryan Aplin pass complete to Taylor Stockemer for 5 yards to the NoIll 14.
12:402nd & 5 at opp 14Derek Lawson rush over left guard for 2 yards to the NoIll 12.
12:003rd & 3 at opp 12Derek Lawson rush up the middle for 2 yards to the NoIll 10.
11:504th & 1 at opp 10ARKANSAS ST penalty 5 yard 12 Men on the Field accepted.
11:224th & 6 at opp 15Brian Davis 32 yard field goal GOOD.Arkansas State 3, Northern Illinois 0
11:22Bobby Zalud kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Northern Illinois Punt, 4 plays
11:001st & 10 at own 20Jasmin Hopkins rush up the middle for no gain to the NoIll 20.
10:432nd & 10 at own 20Chandler Harnish pass complete to Perez Ashford for 5 yards to the NoIll 25, NORTHERNIL penalty 10 yard Illegal Block on Keith Otis accepted.
10:002nd & 15 at own 15Chandler Harnish rush right for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 14.
9:203rd & 16 at own 14Jordan Lynch pass complete to Jasmin Hopkins for 5 yards to the NoIll 19.
8:484th & 11 at own 19Ryan Neir punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Dwayne Frampton at the ArkSt 42.
Arkansas State Field goal, 5 plays
8:391st & 10 at own 42Ryan Aplin flea flicker pass complete to Taylor Stockemer for 50 yards to the NoIll 8 for a 1ST down.
8:281st & goal at opp 8Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Josh Jarboe.
8:152nd & goal at opp 8Earl Lucas rush right for a loss of 10 yards to the NoIll 18.
7:483rd & 0 at opp 18Ryan Aplin pass incomplete, broken up by Kyle Jenkins.
7:444th & 0 at opp 18Brian Davis 36 yard field goal GOOD.Arkansas State 6, Northern Illinois 0
7:38Bobby Zalud kickoff for 67 yards returned by Tommylee Lewis for 17 yards to the NoIll 20.
Northern Illinois Punt, 3 plays
7:301st & 10 at own 20Jordan Lynch rush right for a loss of 3 yards to the NoIll 17.
7:152nd & 13 at own 17Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Perez Ashford.
6:503rd & 13 at own 17Chandler Harnish rush quarterback draw for 7 yards to the NoIll 24.
6:064th & 6 at own 24Ryan Neir punt for 32 yards, fair catch by Dwayne Frampton at the ArkSt 46, NORTHERNIL penalty 15 yard Kick Catching Interference on Akeem Daniels accepted for a 1ST down.
Arkansas State Touchdown run, 3 plays
6:061st & 10 at opp 41ARKANSAS ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Zack McKnight accepted.
5:401st & 15 at opp 46Frankie Jackson rush over right end for 8 yards to the NoIll 38.
5:302nd & 7 at opp 38Ryan Aplin pass complete to Taylor Stockemer for 36 yards to the NoIll 2 for a 1ST down.
5:081st & goal at opp 2Ryan Aplin rush quarterback draw for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arkansas State 12, Northern Illinois 0
5:08Brian Davis extra point GOOD.Arkansas State 13, Northern Illinois 0
5:01Bobby Zalud kickoff for 63 yards returned by Tommylee Lewis for 16 yards to the NoIll 23.
Northern Illinois Touchdown pass, 11 plays
4:531st & 10 at own 23Chandler Harnish pass complete to Martel Moore for 42 yards to the ArkSt 35, ARKANSAS ST penalty Offside on Jeremy Gibson declined for a 1ST down.
4:201st & 10 at opp 35Chandler Harnish rush for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by NoIll Chandler Harnish at the ArkSt 41.
4:112nd & 16 at opp 41Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Jamal Womble.
3:503rd & 16 at opp 41Chandler Harnish pass complete to Nathan Palmer for 12 yards to the ArkSt 29.
3:374th & 4 at opp 29Chandler Harnish pass complete to Jamison Wells for 8 yards to the ArkSt 21 for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 10 at opp 21Cameron Bell rush up the middle for 7 yards to the ArkSt 14.
2:302nd & 3 at opp 14Jordan Lynch rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the ArkSt 15.
2:253rd & 4 at opp 15Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Willie Clark.
2:184th & 4 at opp 15Fake field goal, Ryan Neir pass complete to Pat McAvoy for 4 yards to the ArkSt 11 for a 1ST down.
1:471st & 10 at opp 11NORTHERNIL penalty 5 yard Delay of Game on Chandler Harnish accepted.
1:301st & 15 at opp 16Chandler Harnish pass complete to Martel Moore for 7 yards to the ArkSt 9.
1:002nd & 8 at opp 9Chandler Harnish pass complete to Perez Ashford for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arkansas State 13, Northern Illinois 7
1:00Mathew Sims extra point GOOD.
0:54Tyler Wedel kickoff for 69 yards returned by Roderick Hall for 22 yards to the ArkSt 23.
Arkansas State Punt, 6 plays
0:451st & 10 at own 23Derek Lawson rush up the middle for 2 yards to the ArkSt 25.
0:002nd & 8 at own 25Ryan Aplin rush over right tackle for 3 yards to the ArkSt 28.
Q2 14:523rd & 5 at own 28Ryan Aplin pass complete to Dwayne Frampton for 7 yards to the ArkSt 35 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:301st & 10 at own 35Ryan Aplin pass complete to Earl Lucas for 3 yards to the ArkSt 38.
Q2 14:092nd & 7 at own 38ARKANSAS ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Zack McKnight accepted.
Q2 13:402nd & 12 at own 33Ryan Aplin pass complete to Taylor Stockemer for 3 yards to the ArkSt 36.
Q2 13:093rd & 9 at own 36Ryan Aplin scramble for 4 yards to the ArkSt 40.
Q2 12:404th & 5 at own 40Ryan Wilbourn punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Tommy Davis at the NoIll 22.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Northern Illinois 21, Arkansas State 13
Northern Illinois Missed FG, 5 plays
12:281st & 10 at own 23Chandler Harnish pass complete to Perez Ashford for 33 yards to the ArkSt 44 for a 1ST down.
12:161st & 10 at opp 44Chandler Harnish pass complete to Martel Moore for 33 yards to the ArkSt 11 for a 1ST down.
11:551st & 10 at opp 11Jordan Lynch rush quarterback draw for 2 yards to the ArkSt 9.
11:002nd & 8 at opp 9Jordan Lynch rush quarterback draw for no gain to the ArkSt 9.
10:303rd & 8 at opp 9Jordan Lynch sacked by Brandon Joiner for a loss of 7 yards to the ArkSt 16.
10:054th & 15 at opp 16Mathew Sims 33 yard field goal MISSED.
Arkansas State Punt, 6 plays
9:451st & 10 at own 20Jermaine Robertson rush right for 6 yards to the ArkSt 26.
9:252nd & 4 at own 26Ryan Aplin pass complete to Taylor Stockemer for 17 yards to the ArkSt 43 for a 1ST down.
9:001st & 10 at own 43Jermaine Robertson rush up the middle for 11 yards to the NoIll 46 for a 1ST down.
8:451st & 10 at opp 46Ryan Aplin rush left for 2 yards to the NoIll 44.
8:102nd & 8 at opp 44Ryan Aplin sacked by Alan Baxter for a loss of 13 yards to the ArkSt 43.
7:473rd & 21 at own 43Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Frankie Jackson.
7:394th & 21 at own 43Neely Sullivent punt for 35 yards, fair catch by Tommy Davis at the NoIll 22.
Northern Illinois Touchdown run, 7 plays
7:301st & 10 at own 22Jordan Lynch pass complete to Martel Moore for 41 yards to the ArkSt 37 for a 1ST down.
7:151st & 10 at opp 37Jamal Womble rush up the middle for 2 yards to the ArkSt 35.
6:302nd & 8 at opp 35Jordan Lynch pass complete to Perez Ashford for 2 yards to the ArkSt 33.
6:303rd & 6 at opp 33Jordan Lynch pass complete to Perez Ashford for 16 yards to the ArkSt 17, ARKANSAS ST penalty Offside on Dorvus Woods declined for a 1ST down.
5:451st & 10 at opp 17Jasmin Hopkins rush up the middle for 1 yard to the ArkSt 16, ARKANSAS ST penalty 8 yard Personal Foul on Markel Owens accepted for a 1ST down.
5:201st & goal at opp 8Jasmin Hopkins rush up the middle for 5 yards to the ArkSt 3.
4:492nd & goal at opp 3Jordan Lynch rush over left end for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 13
4:49Mathew Sims extra point GOOD.Northern Illinois 14, Arkansas State 13
4:43Tyler Wedel kickoff for 64 yards returned by Andrew Tryon for 20 yards to the ArkSt 26.
Arkansas State Punt, 5 plays
4:301st & 10 at own 26Ryan Aplin pass complete to Taylor Stockemer for 9 yards to the ArkSt 35.
4:262nd & 1 at own 35Derek Lawson rush up the middle for 2 yards to the ArkSt 37 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at own 37Ryan Aplin pass complete to Dwayne Frampton for 5 yards to the ArkSt 42.
3:302nd & 5 at own 42Jermaine Robertson rush up the middle for 1 yard to the ArkSt 43.
3:093rd & 4 at own 43Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Earl Lucas.
3:024th & 4 at own 43Neely Sullivent punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Tommy Davis at the NoIll 18.
Northern Illinois Fumble, 3 plays
2:571st & 10 at own 18Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Leighton Settle.
2:302nd & 10 at own 18Chandler Harnish rush over left guard for 3 yards to the NoIll 21.
2:153rd & 7 at own 21Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Martel Moore, broken up by Chaz Scales.
1:544th & 7 at own 21Ryan Neir punt for 37 yards, returned by Roderick Hall for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by NoIll Dominique Ware at the ArkSt 43.
Northern Illinois Touchdown, 10 plays
1:451st & 10 at opp 43Jasmin Hopkins rush left for 3 yards to the ArkSt 40.
1:152nd & 7 at opp 40Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Nathan Palmer.
1:113rd & 7 at opp 40Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Martel Moore.
1:054th & 7 at opp 40ARKANSAS ST penalty 15 yard Roughing the Kicker on Timothy Starson accepted, no play.
0:501st & 10 at opp 25Chandler Harnish rush quarterback draw for 2 yards to the ArkSt 23.
0:402nd & 8 at opp 23Chandler Harnish pass incomplete, broken up by Brandon Joiner.
0:163rd & 8 at opp 23Chandler Harnish pass complete to Perez Ashford for 15 yards to the ArkSt 8 for a 1ST down.
0:161st & 0 at opp 8Timeout NORTHERN ILLINOIS, clock 0:16.
0:121st & goal at opp 8Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Nathan Palmer.
0:092nd & goal at opp 8Chandler Harnish pass complete to Jamison Wells for 7 yards to the ArkSt 1.
0:063rd & 0 at opp 1Timeout NORTHERN ILLINOIS, clock 0:06.
0:063rd & 0 at opp 1Timeout ARKANSAS STATE, clock 0:06.
0:023rd & goal at opp 1Jasmin Hopkins rush up the middle for no gain to the ArkSt 1.
0:024th & 0 at opp 1Timeout NORTHERN ILLINOIS, clock 0:02.
0:004th & goal at opp 1Jamal Womble rush over right tackle for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 20, Arkansas State 13
0:00Mathew Sims extra point GOOD.Northern Illinois 21, Arkansas State 13
Q3 14:53Bobby Zalud kickoff for 64 yards returned by Tommylee Lewis for 21 yards to the NoIll 27.
3rd quarter13 drives, then Northern Illinois 28, Arkansas State 13
Northern Illinois Interception, 1 play
14:451st & 10 at own 27Chandler Harnish pass intercepted by Chaz Scales at the ArkSt 31, returned for no gain to the ArkSt 31.
Arkansas State Interception, 3 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 31Frankie Jackson rush over left end for 5 yards to the ArkSt 36.
14:002nd & 5 at own 36Frankie Jackson rush for a loss of 1 yard to the ArkSt 35.
13:383rd & 6 at own 35Ryan Aplin pass intercepted by Jhony Faustin at the ArkSt 45, returned for 2 yards to the ArkSt 43.
Northern Illinois Touchdown pass, 1 play
13:301st & 10 at opp 43Chandler Harnish pass complete to Martel Moore for 43 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 27, Arkansas State 13
13:30Mathew Sims extra point GOOD.Northern Illinois 28, Arkansas State 13
13:23Tyler Wedel kickoff for 62 yards returned by Andrew Tryon for 20 yards to the ArkSt 28.
Arkansas State Punt, 3 plays
13:211st & 10 at own 28Derek Lawson rush up the middle for 2 yards to the ArkSt 30.
13:002nd & 8 at own 30Ryan Aplin rush right for no gain to the ArkSt 30.
12:153rd & 8 at own 30Ryan Aplin sacked by Alan Baxter and Kyle Jenkins for a loss of 4 yards to the ArkSt 26.
11:484th & 12 at own 26Neely Sullivent punt for 24 yards, downed at the 50 yard line.
Northern Illinois Punt, 3 plays
11:301st & 10 at the 50Chandler Harnish pass complete to Perez Ashford for 3 yards to the ArkSt 47.
11:002nd & 7 at opp 47Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Martel Moore.
11:003rd & 7 at opp 47Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Nathan Palmer, broken up by Don Jones.
10:594th & 7 at opp 47Ryan Neir punt for 31 yards, fair catch by Andrew Tryon at the ArkSt 16.
Arkansas State Fumble, 3 plays
10:521st & 10 at own 16Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Josh Jarboe.
10:402nd & 10 at own 16Derek Lawson rush left for 4 yards to the ArkSt 20.
10:183rd & 6 at own 20Ryan Aplin sacked by Stephen O’Neal for a loss of 13 yards, fumbled, forced by Stephen O’Neal, recovered by NoIll Jason Meehan at the ArkSt 7.
Northern Illinois Missed FG, 3 plays
10:091st & goal at opp 7Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Perez Ashford.
9:502nd & goal at opp 7Chandler Harnish pass complete to Akeem Daniels for 1 yard to the ArkSt 6.
9:003rd & goal at opp 6Chandler Harnish pass complete to Jasmin Hopkins for 1 yard to the ArkSt 5.
8:364th & 0 at opp 5Mathew Sims 22 yard field goal MISSED.
Arkansas State Punt, 7 plays
8:301st & 10 at own 20ARKANSAS ST penalty 5 yard Illegal Motion accepted, no play.
8:221st & 15 at own 15Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Josh Jarboe.
8:002nd & 15 at own 15Ryan Aplin rush quarterback draw for 8 yards to the ArkSt 23.
7:453rd & 7 at own 23Ryan Aplin pass complete to Anthony Kincy for 15 yards to the ArkSt 38 for a 1ST down.
7:331st & 10 at own 38Ryan Aplin pass complete to Earl Lucas for 13 yards to the NoIll 49 for a 1ST down.
7:331st & 10 at opp 49Timeout NORTHERN ILLINOIS, clock 7:33.
7:001st & 10 at opp 49Derek Lawson rush over right tackle for a loss of 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
7:002nd & 11 at the 50Ryan Aplin pass complete to Roderick Hall for 3 yards to the NoIll 47.
6:413rd & 8 at opp 47Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Taylor Stockemer.
6:334th & 8 at opp 47Neely Sullivent punt for 32 yards, fair catch by Tommy Davis at the NoIll 15.
Northern Illinois Punt, 4 plays
6:261st & 10 at own 15Jamal Womble rush over right tackle for 13 yards to the NoIll 28 for a 1ST down.
6:001st & 10 at own 28Jamal Womble rush over right tackle for 7 yards to the NoIll 35.
5:302nd & 3 at own 35Jamal Womble rush for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 34.
5:003rd & 4 at own 34NORTHERNIL penalty 5 yard False Start on Logan Pegram accepted.
4:433rd & 9 at own 29Chandler Harnish sacked by Demario Davis for a loss of 9 yards to the NoIll 20.
4:034th & 18 at own 20Ryan Neir punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Andrew Tryon at the ArkSt 43, NORTHERNIL penalty 15 yard Kick Catching Interference on Da’Ron Brown accepted for a 1ST down.
Arkansas State Punt, 3 plays
3:561st & 10 at opp 42Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Anthony Kincy.
3:522nd & 10 at opp 42Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Roderick Hall.
3:483rd & 10 at opp 42Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Roderick Hall.
3:364th & 10 at opp 42Neely Sullivent punt for 12 yards, downed at the NoIll 30.
Northern Illinois Punt, 5 plays
3:001st & 10 at own 30Akeem Daniels rush right for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 29.
2:452nd & 11 at own 29Chandler Harnish pass complete to Martel Moore for 38 yards to the ArkSt 33 for a 1ST down.
2:301st & 10 at opp 33Chandler Harnish rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the ArkSt 35.
2:002nd & 12 at opp 35Chandler Harnish pass complete to Perez Ashford for 2 yards to the ArkSt 33.
1:203rd & 10 at opp 33Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Nathan Palmer.
1:204th & 10 at opp 33Ryan Neir punt for 27 yards, downed at the ArkSt 6.
Arkansas State Interception, 5 plays
1:041st & 10 at own 6Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Frankie Jackson.
0:572nd & 10 at own 6Ryan Aplin pass complete to Josh Jarboe for 17 yards to the ArkSt 23 for a 1ST down.
0:401st & 10 at own 23Derek Lawson rush up the middle for 3 yards to the ArkSt 26.
0:202nd & 7 at own 26Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Frankie Jackson.
0:103rd & 7 at own 26Ryan Aplin pass intercepted by Rashaan Melvin at the ArkSt 28, returned for no gain to the ArkSt 28. Play reviewed and stands as called.
Northern Illinois Field goal, 5 plays
0:001st & 10 at opp 28Chandler Harnish pass complete to Martel Moore for 16 yards to the ArkSt 12 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:501st & 10 at opp 12Jamal Womble rush over right guard for 3 yards to the ArkSt 9.
Q4 14:262nd & 7 at opp 9Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Martel Moore.
Q4 14:143rd & 7 at opp 9Chandler Harnish pass complete to Martel Moore for 5 yards to the ArkSt 4.
Q4 13:344th & 2 at opp 4Mathew Sims 22 yard field goal GOOD.Northern Illinois 31, Arkansas State 13
Q4 13:24Tyler Wedel kickoff for 58 yards returned by Roderick Hall for 29 yards to the ArkSt 41.
4th quarter9 drives, then Northern Illinois 38, Arkansas State 20
Arkansas State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
13:001st & 10 at own 41Ryan Aplin pass complete to Josh Jarboe for 6 yards to the ArkSt 47.
12:452nd & 4 at own 47Ryan Aplin pass complete to Anthony Kincy for 4 yards to the NoIll 49 for a 1ST down.
12:311st & 10 at opp 49NORTHERNIL penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Rashaan Melvin accepted, no play.
12:001st & 10 at opp 34Ryan Aplin pass complete to Earl Lucas for 12 yards to the NoIll 22 for a 1ST down.
12:001st & 10 at opp 22Ryan Aplin pass complete to Earl Lucas for 7 yards to the NoIll 15.
11:302nd & 3 at opp 15Derek Lawson rush over right tackle for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 16.
11:203rd & 4 at opp 16Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Taylor Stockemer.
11:124th & 4 at opp 16Ryan Aplin pass complete to Taylor Stockemer for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 31, Arkansas State 19
11:12Brian Davis extra point GOOD.Northern Illinois 31, Arkansas State 20
11:05Bobby Zalud kickoff for 63 yards returned by Tommylee Lewis for 24 yards to the NoIll 31.
Northern Illinois Punt, 5 plays
10:551st & 10 at own 31Chandler Harnish rush draw play for 10 yards to the NoIll 41 for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at own 41Akeem Daniels rush right for 13 yards to the ArkSt 46 for a 1ST down.
10:111st & 10 at opp 46Chandler Harnish pass incomplete, broken up by Dorvus Woods.
10:042nd & 10 at opp 46Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Nathan Palmer.
9:503rd & 10 at opp 46Jordan Lynch rush quarterback sneak for 2 yards to the ArkSt 44.
9:144th & 8 at opp 44Ryan Neir punt for 30 yards, fair catch by Andrew Tryon at the ArkSt 14.
Arkansas State Pick-six, 5 plays (Northern Illinois scores)
9:091st & 10 at own 14Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Josh Jarboe, broken up by Demetrius Stone.
8:552nd & 10 at own 14Ryan Aplin pass complete to Carlos McCants for 9 yards to the ArkSt 23.
8:353rd & 1 at own 23Ryan Aplin pass complete to Taylor Stockemer for 6 yards to the ArkSt 29 for a 1ST down.
8:281st & 10 at own 29Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Anthony Kincy.
8:192nd & 10 at own 29Ryan Aplin pass intercepted by Dechane Durante at the ArkSt 36, returned for 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 38, Arkansas State 20
8:19Mathew Sims extra point GOOD.
8:12Tyler Wedel kickoff for 68 yards returned by Andrew Tryon for 25 yards to the ArkSt 27.
Arkansas State Turnover on downs, 5 plays
8:051st & 10 at own 27Ryan Aplin pass complete to Taylor Stockemer for 14 yards to the ArkSt 41 for a 1ST down.
7:441st & 10 at own 41Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Taylor Stockemer, broken up by Rashaan Melvin.
7:302nd & 10 at own 41Ryan Aplin pass complete to Carlos McCants for 8 yards to the ArkSt 49.
7:003rd & 2 at own 49Derek Lawson rush right for a loss of 5 yards to the ArkSt 44.
6:424th & 7 at own 44Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Carlos McCants.
Northern Illinois Punt, 4 plays
6:331st & 10 at opp 44Jasmin Hopkins rush left for 12 yards to the ArkSt 32 for a 1ST down.
5:451st & 10 at opp 32Jasmin Hopkins rush for a loss of 3 yards to the ArkSt 35.
5:142nd & 13 at opp 35Chandler Harnish pass incomplete, broken up by Nathan Herrold.
5:023rd & 13 at opp 35Chandler Harnish sacked by Najel Byrd for a loss of 7 yards to the ArkSt 42.
4:194th & 20 at opp 42Ryan Neir punt for 41 yards, downed at the ArkSt 1.
Arkansas State Punt, 3 plays
4:131st & 10 at own 1Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Taylor Stockemer.
4:002nd & 10 at own 1Ryan Aplin pass complete to Carlos McCants for 9 yards to the ArkSt 10.
3:503rd & 1 at own 10Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Carlos McCants.
3:414th & 1 at own 10Ryan Wilbourn punt for 21 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the ArkSt 31.
Northern Illinois Missed FG, 3 plays
3:201st & 10 at opp 31Jasmin Hopkins rush up the middle for 6 yards to the ArkSt 25.
2:452nd & 4 at opp 25Jasmin Hopkins rush over right tackle for no gain to the ArkSt 25.
2:433rd & 4 at opp 25Timeout ARKANSAS STATE, clock 2:43.
2:393rd & 4 at opp 25Chandler Harnish pass incomplete to Tommylee Lewis, NORTHERNIL penalty Holding on Scott Wedige declined.
2:343rd & 4 at opp 25Mathew Sims 42 yard field goal MISSED.
Arkansas State Turnover on downs, 12 plays
2:271st & 10 at own 25Ryan Aplin pass complete to Taylor Stockemer for 17 yards to the ArkSt 42 for a 1ST down.
2:121st & 10 at own 42Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Carlos McCants, broken up by Jhony Faustin.
2:002nd & 10 at own 42Ryan Aplin pass complete to Carlos McCants for 7 yards to the ArkSt 49.
1:403rd & 3 at own 49Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Carlos McCants.
1:344th & 3 at own 49Ryan Aplin pass complete to Carlos McCants for 14 yards to the NoIll 37 for a 1ST down.
1:201st & 10 at opp 37Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Roderick Hall, broken up by Sean Evans.
1:102nd & 10 at opp 37Ryan Aplin pass complete to Earl Lucas for 9 yards to the NoIll 28.
1:103rd & 1 at opp 28Derek Lawson rush for 13 yards to the NoIll 15 for a 1ST down.
1:001st & 10 at opp 15Derek Lawson rush for 1 yard to the NoIll 14.
0:332nd & 9 at opp 14Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Carlos McCants, broken up by Jhony Faustin.
0:243rd & 9 at opp 14Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Taylor Stockemer.
0:194th & 9 at opp 14Ryan Aplin pass incomplete to Earl Lucas, broken up by Sean Evans.
Northern Illinois End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 14Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 13.

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Northern Illinois leads 8–⁠1 in nine meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2023Northern Illinois 21, Arkansas State 19Camellia Bowl
2011Northern Illinois 38, Arkansas State 20GoDaddy.com Bowl
1996Northern Illinois 31, Arkansas State 30
1995Arkansas State 28, Northern Illinois 21
1994Northern Illinois 38, Arkansas State 16
1993Northern Illinois 23, Arkansas State 7

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