Northern Illinois Huskies 45–3 Massachusetts Minutemen: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2025

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Massachusetts Minutemen 45–3 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 45, Massachusetts Minutemen 3.

Game summary

Northern Illinois Huskies dominated Massachusetts Minutemen 45–3 in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: o Huddle-Shotgun #8 A.Hairston (Massachusetts) — 91.0 pass yds, +0.42 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: L. Rogers — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: #3 R.Taylor Jr. caught at UMass27 — 2 rec, 6.0 yds.
EPA edge: Northern Illinois (+0.108/play) vs Massachusetts (-0.049/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	9	18	12	0	45
Massachusetts Minutemen	0	0	0	3	3

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

+3OPP 20

+3OPP 27

MASSMassachusetts Minutemen

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northern Illinois
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 37 yards
Northern Illinois
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Rushing touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q2TD
#E#24 E.Porter caught at 48
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-0
#24 E.Porter caught at 48 catch for a touchdown (67 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-0
Rushing touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-0
Rushing touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-0
Rushing touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q3TD
#G#7 G.Givens III caught at UMass00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-0
#7 G.Givens III caught at UMass00 catch for a touchdown (31 yards)
Massachusetts
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
39-3
Field goal good from 44 yards

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

o Huddle-Shotgun #8 A.Hairston (Massachusetts) — 91.0 yds · +0.42 EPA/play +8.31 EPA
3) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Rose (Massachusetts) — 24.0 yds · +1.53 EPA/play +3.06 EPA
o Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Davidson (Northern Illinois) — 5.0 yds · +1.20 EPA/play +2.40 EPA

Rushing

L. Rogers (Northern Illinois) — 0.0 yds -3.52 EPA

Receiving

#3 R.Taylor Jr. caught at UMass27 (Northern Illinois) — 2 rec · 6.0 yds -0.69 EPA
#24 E.Porter caught at 48 (Northern Illinois) — 1 rec · 67.0 yds +5.23 EPA
#7 G.Givens III caught at UMass00 (Northern Illinois) — 1 rec · 31.0 yds +2.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
o Huddle-Shotgun #8 A.Hairston	Massachusetts	20	65.0%	91	+0.42	+8.31
3) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Rose	Massachusetts	2	100.0%	24	+1.53	+3.06
o Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Davidson	Northern Illinois	2	50.0%	5	+1.20	+2.40
5) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Rose	Massachusetts	1	100.0%	8	+1.90	+1.90
7) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Rose	Massachusetts	2	100.0%	16	+0.89	+1.79
Shotgun #1 B.Rose	Massachusetts	2	100.0%	15	+0.69	+1.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Illinois	Massachusetts
Plays	64	66
EPA / play	+0.108	-0.049
Total EPA	+6.91	-3.25
Success rate	50.0%	36.4%
Pass EPA / play	+1.074	+0.130
Rush EPA / play	-0.030	-0.384
Yards	433	259

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Massachusetts	5	21	+2.81	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	6	-5.05	Field goal
Q1	Massachusetts	3	1	+5.18	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	10	63	+3.52	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	1	3	-1.12	Ended
Q1	Massachusetts	11	54	-2.30	Ended
Q2	Northern Illinois	6	79	+5.51	Pass TD
Q2	Massachusetts	9	28	-1.63	Missed FG
Q2	Northern Illinois	11	68	+2.59	Rush TD
Q2	Massachusetts	2	-12	-0.07	Ended
Q2	Northern Illinois	2	13	+3.54	Rush TD
Q2	Massachusetts	9	45	-0.44	Ended
Q3	Northern Illinois	6	73	+4.17	Rush TD
Q3	Massachusetts	8	27	-0.63	Ended
Q3	Northern Illinois	2	37	+2.96	Pass TD
Q3	Massachusetts	3	17	+0.01	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rush (1st & 10) (-5.55 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · #24 E.Porter caught at 48 catch for a touchdown (67 yards) (+5.23 EPA)
Q3 · Massachusetts Minutemen · o Huddle-Shotgun #8 A.Hairston pass to #12 D.Gray caught at UMass30 for 5 yards (1st & 10) (+4.8 EPA)
Q1 · Massachusetts Minutemen · o Huddle-Shotgun #8 A.Hairston pass to #26 B.Hood caught at UMass38 for 21 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.67 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · o Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Davidson pass to #6 D.Rogers caught at 26 for 5 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.61 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · L. Rogers rushes for no gain (2nd & 1) (-3.52 EPA)
Q3 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Rush (2nd & 8) (-3.4 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rush (2nd & 7) (+3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (45–3) in Week 12.
Passing edge: o Huddle-Shotgun #8 A.Hairston (Massachusetts) — 91.0 yds.
EPA edge: Northern Illinois at 0.108 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northern Illinois Huskies vs Massachusetts Minutemen?

Northern Illinois Huskies 45, Massachusetts Minutemen 3 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Massachusetts Minutemen?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 45–3.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Massachusetts Minutemen box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762859.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Massachusetts Minutemen in passing?

o Huddle-Shotgun #8 A.Hairston (Massachusetts) led passers with 91.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northern Illinois Huskies at Massachusetts Minutemen in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.