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.

[Nov 28, 2020 at 3:49 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Through the lens 📸👉@PeddieGavin with the go-ahead field goal. #LetsRide pic.twitter.com/9oHsTJgRQY

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 3:24 pm ET · @NIU_Football via Twitter]

Final from Waldo Stadium pic.twitter.com/ZLwa8Uu78a

— NIU Football (@NIU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 3:19 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Another one in the 𝗪𝗜𝗡 column!!! Broncos move to 4-0. #LetsRide pic.twitter.com/9yQgS0guGC

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 3:18 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

4Q - :59 | INCOMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @patricklupro with the break up. and it's time for victory formation

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 3:17 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

4Q - 1:05 | Ryan Selig with the HUUUUGE SACK.

4TH AND 7 FOR NIU

WMU - 27
NIU - 20

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 3:12 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

It's up and good! Gavin Peddie with a 24-yard field goal

4Q - 2:23
WMU - 30
NIU - 27 pic.twitter.com/QEAVbjUv8V

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 3:02 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

4Q - 4:14 | THE BIG MAN!!! @HolleyRalph with his second sack of the game. Forcing the NIU punt

WMU - 27
NIU - 27 pic.twitter.com/dgK6uEUUmr

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 2:59 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

4Q - 5:15 | Broncos can't get anything going on offense and punt the ball away

WMU - 27
NIU - 27#LetsRide pic.twitter.com/6XsAC6PpzP

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 2:55 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

4Q - 7:07 | Broncos force a 3-and-Out and will get the ball back.

WMU - 27
NIU - 27

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 2:53 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

About as wide open as you can get https://t.co/DWE0Vfrvbu

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 2:50 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

4Q - 9:12 | TOUCHDOWN BRONCOS! @skyymoore24 tie game.

WMU - 27
NIU - 27 pic.twitter.com/bjzVqtJHAH

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 2:48 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Look Up
See @allaroundplays going Deep
Throw it as far as you can.

📺 | https://t.co/qRBx8x7rZY pic.twitter.com/CF7G0aLVaJ

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 2:43 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

4Q - 10:28 | NIU goes on 13-play drive and ends up with a field goal.

WMU - 20
NIU - 27

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 2:32 pm ET · @NIU_Football via Twitter]

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

[Nov 28, 2020 at 2:30 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Ready for an exciting finish. #LetsRide pic.twitter.com/KzOiDF0Zc5

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 2:26 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

3Q - 2:35 | Missed throw just away from the stretched hands of Skyy Moore. WMU Punts again.

WMU - 20
NIU- 24#LetsRide

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 2:22 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

3Q - 3:42 | Lupro flies in and stops the 3rd down attempt for the Huskies. Bronco ball.

WMU - 20
NIU - 24

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 2:20 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

3Q - 5:26 | The Broncos third straight punt. NIU back on offense

WMU - 20
NIU - 24#LetsRide pic.twitter.com/BixxrD8cQq

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 2:13 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

3Q - 6:56 | NIU 3-yard touchdown pass

WMU - 20
NIU - 24#LetsRide

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 2:05 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

3Q - 10:23 | The Punt battle continues as WMU punts again.

WMU -20
NIU - 17#LetsRide

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 2:01 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

3Q - 12:17 | Bronco defense with a stop ✊✊✊ WMU ball on the WMU 33

WMU - 20
NIU - 17 pic.twitter.com/ApNP9mtd7S

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 1:58 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

3Q - 13:38 | WMU with a 68-yard punt. NIU takes over at their own 20-yard line.

WMU - 20
NIU - 17#LetsRide

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 1:54 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Let's get the second half underway!

WMU - 20
NIU - 17#LetsRide

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 1:46 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Bronco Stats at the Half. #LetsRide pic.twitter.com/szQ2hXAK6x

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 1:38 pm ET · @NIU_Football via Twitter]

30 minutes left to go! #TheHardWay pic.twitter.com/vEIEH1khT8

— NIU Football (@NIU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 1:35 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗙𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 in Kalamazoo #LetsRide pic.twitter.com/deqA18Z0Wt

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 1:31 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

2Q - 2:18 | First time we have had to say this today....A Bronco Punt

WMU - 20
NIU - 17#LetsRide

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 1:25 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

2Q - 5:17 | NIU with the punt and WMU takes the ball at our own 11-yard line.

WMU - 20
NIU - 17#LetsRide

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 1:20 pm ET · @NIU_Football via Twitter]

Say cheese 😁📸 #TheHardWay pic.twitter.com/DWr7OL0AXN

— NIU Football (@NIU_Football) November 28, 2020

[Nov 28, 2020 at 1:18 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

💯 yards to the 🏠 @allaroundplays

2Q - 6:25 |
WMU - 20
NIU - 17

ESPN | https://t.co/qRBx8xp3oy pic.twitter.com/n9dpeeMB4B

— WMU Football 😷 (@WMU_Football) November 28, 2020