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Western Michigan Broncos vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2025 Week 13 Recap

Broncos defeat Huskies 35–19 in Week 13

#3 R.Taylor Jr. caught at 00 paced the box score as Broncos closed out a 35–19 Week 13 finish.

Western Michigan Broncos 35 8-4 Winner
Final 35–19
Northern Illinois Huskies 19 3-8
Winner
Western Michigan Broncos
Final score
35–19
Halftime
Western Michigan Broncos 12–12 Northern Illinois Huskies
Top passer
o Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Davidson
FantasyHQ MVP
#3 R.Taylor Jr. caught at 00

Top CFB performers · Broncos

  • No Huddle-Shotgun #12 B.Lowry 23.0 yds · -1.13 EPA/play -5.7 EPA
  • #1 C.Leary caught at 32 2 rec · 17.0 yds +0.0 EPA
  • #18 A.Chenault caught at 50 1 rec · 11.0 yds +0.8 EPA

Top CFB performers · Huskies

  • o Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Davidson 55.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +1.2 EPA
  • #3 R.Taylor Jr. caught at 22 1 rec · 21.0 yds +1.2 EPA
  • #3 R.Taylor Jr. caught at 00 1 rec · 18.0 yds +3.6 EPA

Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 35–19 in Week 13, 2025. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 35, Northern Illinois Huskies 19.

Game summary

Western Michigan Broncos rolled past Northern Illinois Huskies 35–19 in Week 13 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: o Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Davidson (Northern Illinois) — 55.0 pass yds, +0.17 EPA/play.
  • Receiving leader: #1 C.Leary caught at 32 — 2 rec, 17.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Western Michigan (+0.085/play) vs Northern Illinois (-0.096/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Western Michigan Broncos01261235
Northern Illinois Huskies930619

Scoring Map

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

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos
NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Northern Illinois
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Rushing touchdown

  2. Northern Illinois
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 22
    Score
    0-9

    Field goal good from 39 yards

  3. Northern Illinois
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 24
    Score
    0-12

    Field goal good from 41 yards

  4. Western Michigan
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Rushing touchdown

  5. Western Michigan
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Rushing touchdown

  6. Western Michigan
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-12

    Rushing touchdown

  7. Western Michigan
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-12

    Rushing touchdown

  8. Western Michigan
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-12

    Rushing touchdown

  9. Northern Illinois
    Q4TD
    #R#3 R.Taylor Jr. caught at 00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-18

    #3 R.Taylor Jr. caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (18 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • o Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Davidson (Northern Illinois) — 55.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +1.21 EPA
  • No Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Davidson (Northern Illinois) — -4.0 yds · -1.68 EPA/play -1.68 EPA
  • No Huddle-Shotgun #12 B.Lowry (Western Michigan) — 23.0 yds · -1.13 EPA/play -5.65 EPA

Receiving

  • #1 C.Leary caught at 32 (Western Michigan) — 2 rec · 17.0 yds +0.03 EPA
  • #3 R.Taylor Jr. caught at 22 (Northern Illinois) — 1 rec · 21.0 yds +1.15 EPA
  • #3 R.Taylor Jr. caught at 00 (Northern Illinois) — 1 rec · 18.0 yds +3.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
o Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.DavidsonNorthern Illinois757.1%550+0.17+1.21
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.DavidsonNorthern Illinois10.0%-40-1.68-1.68
No Huddle-Shotgun #12 B.LowryWestern Michigan560.0%230-1.13-5.65
Shotgun #12 B.LowryWestern Michigan450.0%90-1.42-5.70
No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.MaconNorthern Illinois812.5%10-0.96-7.65

Team EPA comparison

StatWestern MichiganNorthern Illinois
Plays6855
EPA / play+0.085-0.096
Total EPA+5.79-5.27
Success rate60.3%27.3%
Pass EPA / play-1.261-0.269
Rush EPA / play+0.290-0.018
Yards393261

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Northern Illinois659+3.17Rush TD
Q1Western Michigan10-4.31Interception
Q1Northern Illinois3-2-0.23Field goal
Q1Western Michigan418-1.86Punt
Q1Northern Illinois35-1.38Punt
Q1Western Michigan850-2.31Ended
Q1Northern Illinois952+0.17Field goal
Q2Western Michigan523-2.26Punt
Q2Northern Illinois37-2.30Punt
Q2Western Michigan250+4.83Rush TD
Q2Northern Illinois615-3.68Ended
Q2Western Michigan739+4.66Rush TD
Q2Northern Illinois422-0.75Ended
Q3Western Michigan1289+7.79Rush TD
Q3Northern Illinois32-3.00Punt
Q3Western Michigan38-2.89Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rushing touchdown (+5.12 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble (-4.95 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Kickoff (+4.56 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · No Huddle-Shotgun #12 B.Lowry pass intercepted (-4.31 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Rushing touchdown (+4.03 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · #3 R.Taylor Jr. caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.55 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Rush (2nd & 9) (-3.52 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Punt (-3.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (35–19) in Week 13.
  • Passing edge: o Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Davidson (Northern Illinois) — 55.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Western Michigan at 0.085 EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Michigan Broncos vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Western Michigan Broncos 35, Northern Illinois Huskies 19 in Week 13 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 35–19.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762864.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

o Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Davidson (Northern Illinois) led passers with 55.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Western Michigan Broncos

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W

Northern Illinois Huskies

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L