Kent State Golden Flashes 35–31 Northern Illinois Huskies: Final Score & Recap | Week 14, 2025

Quick answer

Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 35–31 in Week 14, 2025. Final score: Kent State Golden Flashes 35, Northern Illinois Huskies 31.

Game summary

Kent State Golden Flashes edged Northern Illinois Huskies 35–31 in Week 14 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Macon (Northern Illinois) — 19.0 pass yds, +0.15 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #21 C.Wolford thrown to N IU33 broken up by #3 J.Finley — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kent State (+0.145/play) vs Northern Illinois (+0.121/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kent State Golden Flashes	3	12	3	12	35
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	12	0	9	31

Scoring Map

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

KENTKent State Golden Flashes

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 16

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kent State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 34 yards
Northern Illinois
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Rushing touchdown
Kent State
Q2TD
#T#89 T.Mulder caught at N IU00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
#89 T.Mulder caught at N IU00 catch for a touchdown (5 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Rushing touchdown
Kent State
Q2TD
#D#1 D.Martin caught at N IU00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
#1 D.Martin caught at N IU00 catch for a touchdown (17 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Rushing touchdown
Kent State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
18-18
Field goal good from 28 yards
Northern Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
18-21
Field goal good from 33 yards
Northern Illinois
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Rushing touchdown
Kent State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Rushing touchdown
Kent State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Macon (Northern Illinois) — 19.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +0.75 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields (Kent State) — -4.0 yds · -2.07 EPA/play -2.07 EPA
Shotgun #14 J.Macon (Northern Illinois) — 8.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -2.34 EPA

Receiving

#21 C.Wolford thrown to N IU33 broken up by #3 J.Finley (Kent State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.02 EPA
#1 D.Martin caught at 22 (Kent State) — 1 rec · 59.0 yds +5.43 EPA
#1 D.Martin caught at 32 (Kent State) — 0 rec · 49.0 yds -6.98 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Macon	Northern Illinois	5	60.0%	19	+0.15	+0.75
No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields	Kent State	1	0.0%	-4	-2.07	-2.07
Shotgun #14 J.Macon	Northern Illinois	5	40.0%	8	-0.47	-2.34
Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields	Kent State	20	40.0%	219	-0.59	-11.75

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kent State	Northern Illinois
Plays	57	67
EPA / play	+0.145	+0.121
Total EPA	+8.24	+8.08
Success rate	45.6%	56.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.338	-0.158
Rush EPA / play	+0.471	+0.170
Yards	471	334

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kent State	8	34	+0.72	Ended
Q1	Kent State	5	23	-1.82	Field goal
Q1	Northern Illinois	13	71	+4.86	Rush TD
Q1	Kent State	9	74	+4.01	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Illinois	5	15	-1.44	Punt
Q2	Kent State	3	4	-4.73	Interception
Q2	Northern Illinois	2	43	+3.85	Rush TD
Q2	Kent State	6	75	+5.98	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Illinois	10	75	+6.43	Rush TD
Q2	Kent State	2	9	-0.70	Ended
Q3	Northern Illinois	6	15	-2.70	Punt
Q3	Kent State	9	72	+2.22	Field goal
Q3	Northern Illinois	12	55	+0.59	Field goal
Q4	Kent State	1	49	-6.98	Fumble
Q4	Northern Illinois	1	1	+0.31	Rush TD
Q4	Kent State	7	67	+6.12	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Fumble (-6.98 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble (-5.7 EPA)
Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields pass to #1 D.Martin caught at 22 for 59 yards (2nd & 11) (+5.43 EPA)
Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Rushing touchdown (+4.34 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rushing touchdown (+3.9 EPA)
Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Rushing touchdown (+3.65 EPA)
Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · #1 D.Martin caught at N IU00 catch for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.43 EPA)
Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields pass intercepted (-3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kent State Golden Flashes controlled the final (35–31) in Week 14.
Passing edge: No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Macon (Northern Illinois) — 19.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kent State at 0.145 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Kent State Golden Flashes vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Kent State Golden Flashes 35, Northern Illinois Huskies 31 in Week 14 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Kent State Golden Flashes vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Kent State Golden Flashes won with a final score of 35–31.

Where can I find the Kent State Golden Flashes vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762871.

Who led Kent State Golden Flashes vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Macon (Northern Illinois) led passers with 19.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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