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Kansas at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Northern Illinois beat Kansas 30–⁠23. It was their third meeting; Northern Illinois leads the series 2–⁠1.

AwayKansas1–⁠11 in 2012
23
HomeNorthern Illinois12–⁠2 in 2012
30

Final at Huskie Stadium, DeKalbTV: ESPN3Attendance 18,374

At kickoff
57°F, clear, wind 14 mph from the west, gusts to 21 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; De Kalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB), 6 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Kansas377623
Northern Illinois6701730

Standouts

  • PassingJordan Lynch23 of 35, 235 yards, 2 TD, 1 INTNorthern Illinois
  • RushingJordan Lynch22 carries, 134 yardsNorthern Illinois
  • ReceivingMartel Moore5 catches, 105 yards, 1 TDNorthern Illinois
  • DefenseTyler Patmon1 INTKansas

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Player stats

Kansas

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Dayne Crist10/2614700
Christian Matthews1/1300
RushingCarYdsTDLong
James Sims1891226
Christian Matthews543015
Tony Pierson1030017
D.J. Beshears219012
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Kale Pick245033
Andrew Turzilli445014
Tony Pierson336015
James Sims224021
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Tyler Patmon1541

Northern Illinois

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Jordan Lynch23/3523521
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jordan Lynch22134023
Leighton Settle1768110
Akeem Daniels31416
Tommylee Lewis2807
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Martel Moore5105165
Perez Ashford878022
Tommylee Lewis533111
Akeem Daniels2706

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

Team stats

KansasNorthern Illinois
329Total yards455
150Passing yards235
179Rushing yards220
5.6Yards per pass6.7
4.0Yards per rush4.8
21First downs22
4–⁠16Third downs9–⁠19
2–⁠4Fourth downs1–⁠1
0Turnovers1
4–⁠21Penalties6–⁠50
31:30Possession28:30

Efficiency

KansasNorthern Illinois
42%Success rate45%
0.05EPA per play0.09
0.73Explosiveness0.90
0.07Rushing EPA0.09
0.06Passing EPA0.07
19%Passing-down success28%
0.22First-down EPA−0.07
−0.14Second-down EPA−0.02
0.03Third-down EPA0.39

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 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Northern Illinois end zoneKansas end zoneQ1 Northern IllinoisPunt, 5 playsQ1 KansasField goal, 11 playsQ1 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 13 playsQ1 KansasPunt, 4 playsQ1 Northern IllinoisPunt, 5 playsQ2 KansasTouchdown run, 4 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisPunt, 9 playsQ2 KansasPunt, 7 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 10 playsQ2 KansasPunt, 3 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisEnd of half, 3 playsQ3 KansasTouchdown run, 14 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisPunt, 7 playsQ3 KansasPunt, 6 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ3 KansasPunt, 3 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisPick-six, 4 plays (Kansas scores)Q4 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 1 playQ4 KansasTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ4 Northern IllinoisField goal, 8 playsQ4 KansasPunt, 3 playsQ4 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 7 playsQ4 KansasPunt, 3 playsQ4 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ4 KansasTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 Northern IllinoisEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Northern Illinois drives left to right, Kansas right to left.
  1. Q1 Northern IllinoisPunt, 5 plays, 21 yards
  2. Q1 KansasField goal, 11 plays, 40 yards
  3. Q1 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 13 plays, 55 yards
  4. Q1 KansasPunt, 4 plays, 16 yards
  5. Q1 Northern IllinoisPunt, 5 plays, 26 yards
  6. Q2 KansasTouchdown run, 4 plays, 86 yards
  7. Q2 Northern IllinoisPunt, 9 plays, 66 yards
  8. Q2 KansasPunt, 7 plays, 38 yards
  9. Q2 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 10 plays, 77 yards
  10. Q2 KansasPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  11. Q2 Northern IllinoisEnd of half, 3 plays, 8 yards
  12. Q3 KansasTouchdown run, 14 plays, 71 yards
  13. Q3 Northern IllinoisPunt, 7 plays, 58 yards
  14. Q3 KansasPunt, 6 plays, 15 yards
  15. Q3 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  16. Q3 KansasPunt, 3 plays, 28 yards
  17. Q3 Northern IllinoisPick-six, 4 plays (Kansas scores), 24 yards
  18. Q4 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 1 play, 65 yards
  19. Q4 KansasTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 54 yards
  20. Q4 Northern IllinoisField goal, 8 plays, 48 yards
  21. Q4 KansasPunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
  22. Q4 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 7 plays, 53 yards
  23. Q4 KansasPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  24. Q4 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 56 yards
  25. Q4 KansasTurnover on downs, 4 plays, −7 yards
  26. Q4 Northern IllinoisEnd of game, 3 plays, −31 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Northern Illinois 6, Kansas 3
Northern Illinois Punt, 5 plays
14:401st & 10 at own 21Jordan Lynch pass complete to Martel Moore for 8 yards to the NoIll 29.
14:232nd & 2 at own 29Akeem Daniels rush for 6 yards to the NoIll 35 for a 1ST down.
13:501st & 10 at own 35Jordan Lynch pass complete to Tommylee Lewis for 1 yard to the NoIll 36.
13:302nd & 9 at own 36Jordan Lynch pass complete to Perez Ashford for 5 yards to the NoIll 41.
13:033rd & 4 at own 41Leighton Settle rush for 1 yard to the NoIll 42.
12:384th & 3 at own 42Ryan Neir punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Daymond Patterson at the Kans 19.
Kansas Field goal, 11 plays
12:301st & 10 at own 19Taylor Cox rush for 14 yards to the Kans 33 for a 1ST down.
12:121st & 10 at own 33D.J. Beshears rush for 12 yards to the Kans 45 for a 1ST down.
11:381st & 10 at own 45Taylor Cox rush for 3 yards to the Kans 48.
10:562nd & 7 at own 48Dayne Crist rush for 5 yards to the NoIll 47.
10:333rd & 2 at opp 47James Sims rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 44 for a 1ST down.
10:011st & 10 at opp 44Taylor Cox rush for 2 yards to the NoIll 42.
9:332nd & 8 at opp 42Dayne Crist pass complete to Andrew Turzilli for 14 yards to the NoIll 28 for a 1ST down.
9:251st & 10 at opp 28KANSAS penalty 10 yard Illegal Block accepted, no play.
8:551st & 11 at opp 29Dayne Crist pass complete to Tony Pierson for 13 yards to the NoIll 16 for a 1ST down.
8:181st & 10 at opp 16Dayne Crist pass incomplete.
7:592nd & 10 at opp 16Dayne Crist sacked by Alan Baxter for a loss of 8 yards to the NoIll 24.
7:203rd & 18 at opp 24Dayne Crist pass complete to Tony Pierson for 15 yards to the NoIll 9.
6:484th & 3 at opp 9Timeout NORTHERN ILLINOIS, clock 6:48.
6:444th & 3 at opp 9Ron Doherty 26 yard field goal GOOD.Kansas 3, Northern Illinois 0
6:44Nick Prolago kickoff for 55 yards returned by Tommylee Lewis for 35 yards to the NoIll 45.
Northern Illinois Touchdown pass, 13 plays
6:351st & 10 at own 45Jordan Lynch pass complete to Tommylee Lewis for 8 yards to the Kans 47.
6:162nd & 2 at opp 47Leighton Settle rush for no gain to the Kans 47.
5:463rd & 2 at opp 47Jordan Lynch rush for 1 yard to the Kans 46.
5:034th & 1 at opp 46Leighton Settle rush for 4 yards to the Kans 42 for a 1ST down.
4:491st & 10 at opp 42Jordan Lynch pass complete to Martel Moore for 6 yards to the Kans 36.
4:312nd & 4 at opp 36Jordan Lynch pass incomplete to Perez Ashford.
4:253rd & 4 at opp 36Jordan Lynch pass complete to Perez Ashford for 6 yards to the Kans 30 for a 1ST down.
3:581st & 10 at opp 30Leighton Settle rush for 3 yards to the Kans 27.
3:302nd & 7 at opp 27Leighton Settle rush for 5 yards to the Kans 22.
3:113rd & 2 at opp 22Jordan Lynch rush for 17 yards to the Kans 5 for a 1ST down.
2:451st & goal at opp 5Leighton Settle rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Kans 6.
2:082nd & goal at opp 6Jordan Lynch rush for 2 yards to the Kans 4.
2:063rd & 0 at opp 4Timeout NORTHERN ILLINOIS, clock 2:06.
2:023rd & goal at opp 4Jordan Lynch pass complete to Tommylee Lewis for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 6, Kansas 3
2:02Mathew Sims extra point MISSED.
2:02Tyler Wedel kickoff for 62 yards returned by Tre’ Parmalee for 25 yards to the Kans 28.
Kansas Punt, 4 plays
1:451st & 10 at own 28James Sims rush for 11 yards to the Kans 39 for a 1ST down.
1:151st & 10 at own 39Tony Pierson rush for 6 yards to the Kans 45.
0:402nd & 4 at own 45James Sims rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Kans 44.
0:153rd & 5 at own 44Timeout NORTHERN ILLINOIS, clock 0:15.
0:103rd & 5 at own 44Dayne Crist pass incomplete to Andrew Turzilli.
0:024th & 5 at own 44Ron Doherty punt for 56 yards for a touchback.
Northern Illinois Punt, 5 plays
0:021st & 10 at own 20NORTHERNIL penalty 5 yard False Start on Da’Ron Brown accepted.
0:001st & 15 at own 15Jordan Lynch rush for 4 yards to the NoIll 19.
Q2 14:532nd & 11 at own 19Jordan Lynch pass complete to Perez Ashford for 22 yards to the NoIll 41 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:421st & 10 at own 41Jordan Lynch pass incomplete to Tommylee Lewis.
Q2 14:352nd & 10 at own 41Jordan Lynch pass complete to Da’Ron Brown for 5 yards to the NoIll 46.
Q2 14:173rd & 5 at own 46Jordan Lynch pass incomplete to Jamison Wells.
Q2 14:104th & 5 at own 46Ryan Neir punt for 40 yards, fair catch by Bradley McDougald at the Kans 14.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Northern Illinois 13, Kansas 10
Kansas Touchdown run, 4 plays
14:021st & 10 at own 14Dayne Crist pass complete to James Sims for 21 yards to the Kans 35 for a 1ST down.
13:301st & 10 at own 35Dayne Crist pass complete to Kale Pick for 33 yards to the NoIll 32 for a 1ST down.
12:421st & 10 at opp 32Christian Matthews rush for 6 yards to the NoIll 26.
12:232nd & 4 at opp 26James Sims rush for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kansas 9, Northern Illinois 6
12:23Ron Doherty extra point GOOD.Kansas 10, Northern Illinois 6
12:23Nick Prolago kickoff for 57 yards returned by Tommylee Lewis for 21 yards to the NoIll 29.
Northern Illinois Punt, 9 plays
12:091st & 10 at own 29Leighton Settle rush for 8 yards to the NoIll 37.
11:452nd & 2 at own 37Jordan Lynch rush for 1 yard to the NoIll 38.
11:133rd & 1 at own 38Leighton Settle rush for 2 yards to the NoIll 40 for a 1ST down.
10:351st & 10 at own 40Leighton Settle rush for 2 yards to the NoIll 42.
10:052nd & 8 at own 42Akeem Daniels rush for 5 yards to the NoIll 47.
9:403rd & 3 at own 47Jordan Lynch pass complete to Leighton Settle for 5 yards to the Kans 48 for a 1ST down.
9:201st & 10 at opp 48Jordan Lynch rush for 2 yards to the Kans 46.
8:412nd & 8 at opp 46Leighton Settle rush for 1 yard to the Kans 45.
8:143rd & 7 at opp 45Jordan Lynch pass incomplete to Leighton Settle.
8:034th & 7 at opp 45Ryan Neir punt for 42 yards, downed at the Kans 3.
Kansas Punt, 7 plays
7:541st & 10 at own 3James Sims rush for 2 yards to the Kans 5.
7:072nd & 8 at own 5D.J. Beshears rush for 7 yards to the Kans 12.
6:233rd & 1 at own 12James Sims rush for 2 yards to the Kans 14 for a 1ST down.
6:041st & 10 at own 14NORTHERNIL penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Demetrius Stone accepted, no play.
5:551st & 10 at own 29Dayne Crist pass complete to Kale Pick for 12 yards to the Kans 41 for a 1ST down.
5:251st & 10 at own 41Tony Pierson rush for 1 yard to the Kans 42.
4:452nd & 9 at own 42Brandon Bourbon rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Kans 41.
4:223rd & 10 at own 41Dayne Crist pass incomplete to Andrew Turzilli.
4:154th & 10 at own 41Ron Doherty punt for 36 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the NoIll 23.
Northern Illinois Touchdown run, 10 plays
4:021st & 10 at own 23Jordan Lynch rush for 4 yards to the NoIll 27.
3:392nd & 6 at own 27Leighton Settle rush for 9 yards to the NoIll 36 for a 1ST down.
3:261st & 10 at own 36Jordan Lynch pass incomplete to Perez Ashford.
3:122nd & 10 at own 36Jordan Lynch pass complete to Tommylee Lewis for 9 yards to the NoIll 45.
3:003rd & 1 at own 45Jordan Lynch rush for 5 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
2:401st & 10 at the 50Jordan Lynch rush for 18 yards to the Kans 32 for a 1ST down.
2:231st & 10 at opp 32Jordan Lynch rush for 14 yards to the Kans 18 for a 1ST down.
2:061st & 10 at opp 18Leighton Settle rush for 9 yards to the Kans 9.
1:482nd & 1 at opp 9Jordan Lynch rush for 6 yards to the Kans 3 for a 1ST down.
1:381st & goal at opp 3Akeem Daniels rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 12, Kansas 10
1:38Mathew Sims extra point GOOD.Northern Illinois 13, Kansas 10
1:38Tyler Wedel kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Kansas Punt, 3 plays
1:201st & 10 at own 25Tony Pierson rush for 6 yards to the Kans 31.
1:102nd & 4 at own 31Dayne Crist pass incomplete to Kale Pick.
1:133rd & 4 at own 31Timeout KANSAS, clock 1:13.
1:103rd & 4 at own 31Dayne Crist pass incomplete to Daymond Patterson.
1:034th & 4 at own 31Ron Doherty punt for 30 yards, fair catch by Perez Ashford at the NoIll 39.
Northern Illinois End of half, 3 plays
0:501st & 10 at own 39Jordan Lynch pass complete to Perez Ashford for 2 yards to the NoIll 41.
0:452nd & 8 at own 41Jordan Lynch pass incomplete to Tommylee Lewis.
0:303rd & 8 at own 41Jordan Lynch rush for 6 yards to the NoIll 47.
Q3 15:00Tyler Wedel kickoff for 65 yards returned by Tre’ Parmalee for 29 yards to the Kans 29.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Kansas 17, Northern Illinois 13
Kansas Touchdown run, 14 plays
14:481st & 10 at own 29Christian Matthews rush for 6 yards to the Kans 35.
14:142nd & 4 at own 35Christian Matthews rush for 15 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
13:451st & 10 at the 50Tony Pierson rush for 17 yards to the NoIll 33 for a 1ST down.
13:151st & 10 at opp 33Christian Matthews rush for 5 yards to the NoIll 28.
12:552nd & 5 at opp 28James Sims rush for 1 yard to the NoIll 27.
12:203rd & 4 at opp 27Christian Matthews pass complete to James Sims for 3 yards to the NoIll 24.
12:144th & 1 at opp 24Tony Pierson rush for 1 yard to the NoIll 23 for a 1ST down.
11:511st & 10 at opp 23Tony Pierson rush for 1 yard to the NoIll 22.
10:552nd & 9 at opp 22Tony Pierson rush for no gain to the NoIll 22.
10:353rd & 9 at opp 22Dayne Crist pass complete to Andrew Turzilli for 14 yards to the NoIll 8 for a 1ST down.
10:111st & goal at opp 8James Sims rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 5.
9:302nd & goal at opp 5James Sims rush for 4 yards to the NoIll 1.
8:533rd & goal at opp 1Dayne Crist pass incomplete to Jimmay Mundine.
8:504th & goal at opp 1James Sims rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Kansas 16, Northern Illinois 13
8:50Ron Doherty extra point GOOD.Kansas 17, Northern Illinois 13
8:50Nick Prolago kickoff for 56 yards returned by Tommylee Lewis for 23 yards to the NoIll 32.
Northern Illinois Punt, 7 plays
8:441st & 10 at own 32NORTHERNIL penalty 5 yard False Start on Tyler Pitt accepted.
8:371st & 15 at own 27Tommylee Lewis rush for 7 yards to the NoIll 34.
8:002nd & 8 at own 34Jordan Lynch pass complete to Perez Ashford for 13 yards to the NoIll 47 for a 1ST down.
7:421st & 10 at own 47Jordan Lynch rush for 6 yards to the Kans 47.
7:352nd & 4 at opp 47NORTHERNIL penalty 5 yard Substitution Infraction accepted.
7:212nd & 9 at own 48Jordan Lynch pass complete to Tommylee Lewis for 11 yards to the Kans 41 for a 1ST down.
6:561st & 10 at opp 41Jordan Lynch rush for 2 yards to the Kans 39.
6:442nd & 8 at opp 39Jordan Lynch rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Kans 42.
6:133rd & 11 at opp 42Jordan Lynch pass complete to Jamison Wells for 2 yards to the Kans 40.
5:404th & 9 at opp 40Ryan Neir punt for 26 yards, downed at the Kans 14.
Kansas Punt, 6 plays
5:351st & 10 at own 14Dayne Crist pass incomplete to James Sims.
5:202nd & 10 at own 14James Sims rush for 5 yards to the Kans 19.
4:483rd & 5 at own 19Dayne Crist pass complete to Tony Pierson for 8 yards to the Kans 27 for a 1ST down.
4:201st & 10 at own 27Dayne Crist pass incomplete to Andrew Turzilli.
4:062nd & 10 at own 27James Sims rush for 1 yard to the Kans 28.
3:253rd & 9 at own 28Dayne Crist rush for 1 yard to the Kans 29.
2:594th & 8 at own 29Ron Doherty punt for 50 yards, returned by Perez Ashford for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 20.
Northern Illinois Punt, 3 plays
2:541st & 10 at own 20Jordan Lynch pass incomplete to Desroy Maxwell.
2:432nd & 10 at own 20Tommylee Lewis rush for 1 yard to the NoIll 21.
1:553rd & 9 at own 21Jordan Lynch pass complete to Akeem Daniels for 6 yards to the NoIll 27.
1:374th & 3 at own 27Ryan Neir punt for 27 yards, fair catch by Daymond Patterson at the NoIll 39, NORTHERNIL penalty 15 yard Illegal Contact accepted.
Kansas Punt, 3 plays
1:301st & 10 at opp 39James Sims rush for no gain to the NoIll 39.
1:202nd & 10 at opp 39Tony Pierson rush for no gain to the NoIll 39.
1:003rd & 10 at opp 39Dayne Crist pass incomplete to Tony Pierson.
0:064th & 10 at opp 39Ron Doherty punt for 39 yards for a touchback, KANSAS penalty 0 yard Illegal Motion accepted.
Northern Illinois Pick-six, 4 plays (Kansas scores)
0:021st & 10 at own 25Jordan Lynch pass incomplete to Da’Ron Brown.
0:002nd & 10 at own 25Jordan Lynch rush for 1 yard to the NoIll 26.
Q4 14:483rd & 9 at own 26Jordan Lynch rush for 23 yards to the NoIll 49 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:331st & 10 at own 49Jordan Lynch pass intercepted by Tyler Patmon at the Kans 46, returned for 54 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kansas 23, Northern Illinois 13
Q4 14:331st & 0 at opp 3KANSAS penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
Q4 14:33Ron Doherty extra point MISSED.
Q4 14:33Nick Prolago kickoff for 42 yards out-of-bounds.
4th quarter9 drives, then Northern Illinois 30, Kansas 23
Northern Illinois Touchdown pass, 1 play
14:231st & 10 at own 35Jordan Lynch pass complete to Martel Moore for 65 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kansas 23, Northern Illinois 19
14:23Mathew Sims extra point GOOD.Kansas 23, Northern Illinois 20
14:23Tyler Wedel kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Kansas Turnover on downs, 10 plays
14:111st & 10 at own 25James Sims rush for 7 yards to the Kans 32.
13:532nd & 3 at own 32KANSAS penalty 5 yard False Start on Aslam Sterling accepted.
13:282nd & 8 at own 27Dayne Crist pass complete to Andrew Turzilli for 13 yards to the Kans 40 for a 1ST down.
13:041st & 10 at own 40James Sims rush for 17 yards to the NoIll 43 for a 1ST down.
12:331st & 10 at opp 43Christian Matthews rush for 11 yards to the NoIll 32 for a 1ST down.
11:551st & 10 at opp 32James Sims rush for 9 yards to the NoIll 23.
11:432nd & 1 at opp 23James Sims rush for 1 yard to the NoIll 22 for a 1ST down.
11:091st & 10 at opp 22James Sims rush for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 23.
10:492nd & 11 at opp 23Dayne Crist pass incomplete to Tony Pierson.
10:303rd & 11 at opp 23Dayne Crist sacked by Joe Windsor for a loss of 6 yards to the NoIll 29.
9:564th & 17 at opp 29Dayne Crist pass incomplete to Kale Pick.
Northern Illinois Field goal, 8 plays
9:561st & 10 at own 29Timeout NORTHERN ILLINOIS, clock 09:56.
9:451st & 10 at own 29Jordan Lynch pass complete to Perez Ashford for 15 yards to the NoIll 44 for a 1ST down.
9:351st & 10 at own 44Jordan Lynch pass complete to Martel Moore for 11 yards to the Kans 45 for a 1ST down.
9:301st & 10 at opp 45Jordan Lynch pass incomplete.
9:232nd & 10 at opp 45Jordan Lynch pass incomplete to Tommylee Lewis.
9:103rd & 10 at opp 45Jordan Lynch pass complete to Martel Moore for 15 yards to the Kans 30 for a 1ST down.
9:011st & 10 at opp 30Jordan Lynch pass complete to Akeem Daniels for 1 yard to the Kans 29.
8:492nd & 9 at opp 29Jordan Lynch pass incomplete.
8:193rd & 9 at opp 29Jordan Lynch rush for 2 yards to the Kans 27.
7:584th & 7 at opp 27Mathew Sims 44 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 23
7:58Tyler Wedel kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Kansas Punt, 3 plays
7:451st & 10 at own 25Dayne Crist pass incomplete to Mike Ragone.
7:192nd & 10 at own 25Tony Pierson rush for no gain to the Kans 25.
7:053rd & 10 at own 25Dayne Crist sacked by Joe Windsor for a loss of 7 yards to the Kans 18.
6:464th & 17 at own 18Ron Doherty punt for 35 yards, downed at the NoIll 47.
Northern Illinois Touchdown run, 7 plays
6:331st & 10 at own 47Leighton Settle rush for 6 yards to the Kans 47.
6:112nd & 4 at opp 47Jordan Lynch pass complete to Perez Ashford for 12 yards to the Kans 35 for a 1ST down.
5:511st & 10 at opp 35Leighton Settle rush for 6 yards to the Kans 29.
5:192nd & 4 at opp 29Jordan Lynch pass complete to Perez Ashford for 3 yards to the Kans 26.
5:053rd & 1 at opp 26Jordan Lynch rush for 14 yards to the Kans 12 for a 1ST down.
4:481st & 10 at opp 12Leighton Settle rush for 10 yards to the Kans 2 for a 1ST down.
4:331st & goal at opp 2Leighton Settle rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 30, Kansas 23
4:33Mathew Sims extra point GOOD.
4:33Tyler Wedel kickoff for 65 yards returned by Tre’ Parmalee for 21 yards to the Kans 21.
Kansas Punt, 3 plays
4:001st & 10 at own 21Tony Pierson rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Kans 19.
3:492nd & 12 at own 19Dayne Crist pass complete to Andrew Turzilli for 4 yards to the Kans 23.
3:453rd & 8 at own 23Dayne Crist pass incomplete to Daymond Patterson.
3:394th & 8 at own 23Ron Doherty punt for 34 yards, fair catch by Perez Ashford at the NoIll 43.
Northern Illinois Punt, 3 plays
3:231st & 10 at own 43Jordan Lynch rush for 5 yards to the NoIll 48.
2:462nd & 5 at own 48Leighton Settle rush for 1 yard to the NoIll 49.
2:443rd & 4 at own 49Timeout KANSAS, clock 2:44.
2:423rd & 4 at own 49Jordan Lynch rush for 2 yards to the Kans 49.
2:424th & 2 at opp 49Timeout KANSAS, clock 02:42.
2:344th & 2 at opp 49Ryan Neir punt for 36 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Kans 13.
Kansas Turnover on downs, 4 plays
2:291st & 10 at own 13Dayne Crist pass incomplete to Jimmay Mundine.
2:202nd & 10 at own 13Dayne Crist sacked by Alan Baxter for a loss of 7 yards to the Kans 6.
2:083rd & 17 at own 6Dayne Crist pass incomplete.
2:084th & 17 at own 6Timeout KANSAS, clock 2:08.
2:024th & 17 at own 6Dayne Crist pass incomplete to Andrew Turzilli.
Northern Illinois End of game, 3 plays
2:021st & 0 at opp 6NORTHERNIL penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
1:431st & goal at opp 11Jordan Lynch rush for 2 yards to the Kans 9.
0:552nd & goal at opp 9Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Kans 11.
0:153rd & goal at opp 11Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Kans 13.

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.

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2011Kansas 45, Northern Illinois 42
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