Holy Cross
17
Final
• DeKalb, IL
Northern Illinois squeaked by Holy Cross at Huskie Stadium in a nail-biter that came down to the final minutes in their season opener.
Matchup
Recap
Northern Illinois survived a wild fourth quarter to edge Holy Cross 19-17 in a game that featured back-to-back kickoff return touchdowns. After trailing 6-3 at halftime, the Crusaders grabbed their first lead on Cal Swanson's 16-yard touchdown pass to Blake Youngblood, only to see Dev'ion Reynolds immediately answer with a 96-yard kick return. The Huskies sealed the victory with Chavon Wright's 2-yard touchdown run, withstanding Alijah Cason's 97-yard kick return that kept Holy Cross within striking distance.
Key Players
DEV'ION REYNOLDS
CB
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Northern Illinois Huskies
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FR
1 Kick Return Touchdowns (Individual)
139 Kick Return Yards (Individual)
96 Kick Return Long (Individual)
DEAREE ROGERS
WR
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Northern Illinois Huskies
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JR
73 Receiving Yards
7 Receptions
25 Receiving Long
CHAVON WRIGHT
RB
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Northern Illinois Huskies
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SR
77 Rushing Yards
1 Rushing Touchdowns
45 Rushing Long
ALIJAH CASON
WR
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Holy Cross Crusaders
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SO
1 Kick Return Touchdowns (Individual)
187 Kick Return Yards (Individual)
97 Kick Return Long (Individual)
CAL SWANSON
QB
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Holy Cross Crusaders
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SO
155 Passing Yards
1 Passing Touchdowns
51 Rushing Yards
