Total Yards
Maryland340
Northern Illinois271
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Northern Illinois at Maryland
Sep 5, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 2
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West
Final Score
9 - 20
NIM
Home
Maryland
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Maryland254
Northern Illinois91
Rushing Yards
Maryland86
Northern Illinois180
Turnovers
Maryland1
Northern Illinois0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature86°F
Wind9 mph SW
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
4.65
Postgame Win Probability
Maryland: 27.6%
Northern Illinois: 72.4%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Maryland vs Northern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Maryland26:25
Northern Illinois33:35
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Maryland beats Northern Illinois 20-9
Maryland defeated Northern Illinois 20-9 in Week 2 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 340-271 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Maryland set the terms early in a game that finished 20-9. Sean O'Haire 36 yd FG GOOD came with 4:30 left in the first quarter, giving Maryland the first major swing.
Maryland's box score carried the story: 340 total yards, 86 rushing yards, and 254 passing yards. Northern Illinois finished with 271 total yards, including 180 on the ground and 91 through the air.
Maryland converted 3-12 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Maryland led 10-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Malik Washington pass complete to Shaleak Knotts for 42 yds for a TD (Sean O'Haire KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Sean O'Haire 36 yd FG GOOD (Maryland led 3-0 over Northern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Malik Washington pass complete to Dorian Fleming for 12 yds for a TD (Sean O'Haire KICK) (Maryland led 10-0 over Northern Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Andrew Glass 20 yd FG GOOD (Northern Illinois led 3-10 over Maryland).
Field Goal Good
Sean O'Haire 29 yd FG GOOD (Maryland led 13-3 over Northern Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Telly Johnson Jr. run for 74 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed) (Northern Illinois led 9-13 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Malik Washington pass complete to Shaleak Knotts for 42 yds for a TD (Sean O'Haire KICK) (Maryland led 20-9 over Northern Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-9
Maryland defeated Northern Illinois.
Total yards
340-271
Maryland held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
86
Maryland averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
254
Maryland averaged 7.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
Maryland's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-20
Northern Illinois's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Maryland | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 340 | 271 |
| Passing Yards | 254 | 91 |
| Rushing Yards | 86 | 180 |
| First Downs | 20 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 7-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 4-6 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 6-55 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-36 | 14-22 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 26:25 | 33:35 |