ncaaf Game Recap
Huskies Down Ohio 39-36 - Match Report
Ross Bowers's 338-yard performance through the air was the key in NIU's 39-36 win over Ohio on Saturday at Peden Stadium.
NIU was an underdog by +4.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 50.5.
Ross Bowers completed 23 of 39 pass attempts for 338 yards for the Huskies in the win.
Nathan Rourke rushed for 80 yards for Ohio, while O'Shaan Allison added 79 yards. Nathan Rourke threw for 258 yards for the Bobcats, while receivers Shane Hooks and Ryan Luehrman had 131 and 53 yards respectively.
NIU outgained Ohio 510-438 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 24-22 by the Bobcats.
NIU lost the time of possession battle 31:05-28:55, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
NIU heads into a 8 battle against Miami-OH. Ohio, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kent State.