Through the lens 📸👉@PeddieGavin with the go-ahead field goal. #LetsRide pic.twitter.com/9oHsTJgRQY
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois updates: Live NCAAF game scores, results for Saturday
Live scores, highlights and updates from the Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois football game
Game Recap
After losing to the Northern Illinois Huskies the last time they met, the Western Michigan Broncos decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Broncos came out on top in a nail-biter against NIU Saturday, sneaking past 30-27. The overall outcome was to be expected, but NIU made it more of a contest than the oddsmakers had predicted.
WMU got their victory on the backs of several key players, and it was WR D'Wayne Eskridge out in front catching seven passes for 134 yards. QB Kaleb Eleby had a good game, too, finishing with two touchdowns.
WMU's defense was a presence as well, as it got past NIU's offensive line to sack the quarterback five times for a total loss of 15 yards. Leading the way was DT Ralph Holley and his two sacks. Holley now has three sacks this season.
Despite the loss, the Huskies had strong showings from WR Tyrice Richie, who caught 12 passes for one TD and 131 yards, and QB Ross Bowers, who passed for three TDs and 230 yards on 36 attempts.
The matchup pushed NIU down to 0-4 and pulled the Broncos up to the reverse at 4-0.
WMU will be hunkering down at home again for their game against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at 2 p.m. ET Dec. 5 at Waldo Stadium. WMU has yet to lose; EMU, on the other hand, is desperate for their first win. As for NIU, they will go up against the Toledo Rockets at noon ET next week at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium. Toledo lost a close one recently, falling 27-24 to the Ball State Cardinals Saturday.
Live updates
Final from Waldo Stadium pic.twitter.com/ZLwa8Uu78a
— NIU Football (@NIU_Football) November 28, 2020
Another one in the 𝗪𝗜𝗡 column!!! Broncos move to 4-0. #LetsRide pic.twitter.com/9yQgS0guGC
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
4Q - :59 | INCOMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @patricklupro with the break up. and it's time for victory formation
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
4Q - 1:05 | Ryan Selig with the HUUUUGE SACK.
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
4TH AND 7 FOR NIU
WMU - 27
NIU - 20
It's up and good! Gavin Peddie with a 24-yard field goal
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
4Q - 2:23
WMU - 30
NIU - 27 pic.twitter.com/QEAVbjUv8V
4Q - 4:14 | THE BIG MAN!!! @HolleyRalph with his second sack of the game. Forcing the NIU punt
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU - 27
NIU - 27 pic.twitter.com/dgK6uEUUmr
4Q - 5:15 | Broncos can't get anything going on offense and punt the ball away
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU - 27
NIU - 27#LetsRide pic.twitter.com/6XsAC6PpzP
4Q - 7:07 | Broncos force a 3-and-Out and will get the ball back.
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU - 27
NIU - 27
About as wide open as you can get https://t.co/DWE0Vfrvbu
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
4Q - 9:12 | TOUCHDOWN BRONCOS! @skyymoore24 tie game.
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU - 27
NIU - 27 pic.twitter.com/bjzVqtJHAH
Look Up
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
See @allaroundplays going Deep
Throw it as far as you can.
📺 | https://t.co/qRBx8x7rZY pic.twitter.com/CF7G0aLVaJ
4Q - 10:28 | NIU goes on 13-play drive and ends up with a field goal.
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU - 20
NIU - 27
Tune in Huskie fans!! We got a good one going into the final quarter #TheHardWay pic.twitter.com/HvPDqUSzQy
— NIU Football (@NIU_Football) November 28, 2020
Ready for an exciting finish. #LetsRide pic.twitter.com/KzOiDF0Zc5
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
3Q - 2:35 | Missed throw just away from the stretched hands of Skyy Moore. WMU Punts again.
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU - 20
NIU- 24#LetsRide
3Q - 3:42 | Lupro flies in and stops the 3rd down attempt for the Huskies. Bronco ball.
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU - 20
NIU - 24
3Q - 5:26 | The Broncos third straight punt. NIU back on offense
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU - 20
NIU - 24#LetsRide pic.twitter.com/BixxrD8cQq
3Q - 6:56 | NIU 3-yard touchdown pass
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU - 20
NIU - 24#LetsRide
3Q - 10:23 | The Punt battle continues as WMU punts again.
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU -20
NIU - 17#LetsRide
3Q - 12:17 | Bronco defense with a stop ✊✊✊ WMU ball on the WMU 33
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU - 20
NIU - 17 pic.twitter.com/ApNP9mtd7S
3Q - 13:38 | WMU with a 68-yard punt. NIU takes over at their own 20-yard line.
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU - 20
NIU - 17#LetsRide
Let's get the second half underway!
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU - 20
NIU - 17#LetsRide
Bronco Stats at the Half. #LetsRide pic.twitter.com/szQ2hXAK6x
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
30 minutes left to go! #TheHardWay pic.twitter.com/vEIEH1khT8
— NIU Football (@NIU_Football) November 28, 2020
𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗙𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 in Kalamazoo #LetsRide pic.twitter.com/deqA18Z0Wt
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
2Q - 2:18 | First time we have had to say this today....A Bronco Punt
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU - 20
NIU - 17#LetsRide
2Q - 5:17 | NIU with the punt and WMU takes the ball at our own 11-yard line.
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
WMU - 20
NIU - 17#LetsRide
Say cheese 😁📸 #TheHardWay pic.twitter.com/DWr7OL0AXN
— NIU Football (@NIU_Football) November 28, 2020
💯 yards to the 🏠 @allaroundplays
— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020
2Q - 6:25 |
WMU - 20
NIU - 17
ESPN | https://t.co/qRBx8xp3oy pic.twitter.com/n9dpeeMB4B