Ohio 48, NIU 21 · Final

AWAY · 1-6 Northern Illinois NIU 1-6

HOME · 4-3 Ohio @ OHIO 4-3

WEEK 8 · MAC FINAL FINAL 21 48 Athens, OH

WEEK 8 · MAC SAT, OCT 18 7:30 PM Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium, Athens

ESPN+ OHIO –10.5 · O/U 42.5

OCT 18 7:30P ESPN+ OHIO –10.5 · O/U 42.5

Northern Illinois

1-6

Ohio

4-3

Final · 21 - 48

WEEK 8 · MAC Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium, Athens

Sat, Oct 18 7:30 PM Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium, Athens

ESPN+ OHIO –10.5 · O/U 42.5

Recap

Ohio dominated Northern Illinois 48-21 in a ground attack masterclass featuring six rushing touchdowns, including three from Sieh Bangura. The Bobcats raced to a commanding 21-0 lead before the Huskies could respond, with Duncan Brune adding two second-half scores including an explosive 66-yard touchdown run. Jalen Thomeson delivered the exclamation point with a 91-yard fumble return touchdown late in the fourth quarter to seal the convincing home victory.