Northern Illinois Huskies 21–48 Ohio Bobcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2025

Quick answer

Ohio Bobcats defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 48–21 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 21, Ohio Bobcats 48.

Game summary

Ohio Bobcats rolled past Northern Illinois Huskies 48–21 in Week 8 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Parker Navarro (Ohio) — 198.0 pass yds, +0.32 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Sieh Bangura — 137.0 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving leader: DeAree Rogers — 7 rec, 107.0 yds.
EPA edge: Ohio (+0.247/play) vs Northern Illinois (+0.007/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	0	6	6	12	21
Ohio Bobcats	12	6	12	6	48

Scoring Map

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

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

OHIOOhio Bobcats

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Ohio
Q1TD
SBSieh Bangura
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Sieh Bangura rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Ohio
Q1TD
PNParker Navarro
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Parker Navarro rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Ohio
Q2TD
SBSieh Bangura
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Sieh Bangura rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q2TD
DADevon Akers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Josh Holst pass to Devon Akers for a touchdown (7 yards)
Ohio
Q3TD
DBDuncan Brune
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Duncan Brune rushes 66 yards for a touchdown
Ohio
Q3TD
DBD. Brune
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-30
D. Brune rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q3TD
DRDeAree Rogers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Josh Holst pass to DeAree Rogers for a touchdown (50 yards)
Ohio
Q4TD
SBSieh Bangura
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-36
Sieh Bangura rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q4TD
CWChavon Wright
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
Chavon Wright rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-36
Fumble returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Parker Navarro (Ohio) — 198.0 yds · +0.32 EPA/play +7.55 EPA
Josh Holst (Northern Illinois) — 150.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.68 EPA
Brady Davidson (Northern Illinois) — 0.0 yds · -2.61 EPA/play -2.61 EPA

Rushing

Sieh Bangura (Ohio) — 137.0 yds · 3 TD +0.28 EPA
Duncan Brune (Ohio) — 122.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
Telly Johnson Jr. (Northern Illinois) — 64.0 yds +0.02 EPA

Receiving

DeAree Rogers (Northern Illinois) — 7 rec · 107.0 yds +0.37 EPA
Chase Hendricks (Ohio) — 9 rec · 108.0 yds +0.55 EPA
George Dimopoulos (Northern Illinois) — 4 rec · 11.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Parker Navarro	Ohio	24	66.7%	198	0	+0.32	+7.55
Josh Holst	Northern Illinois	31	67.7%	150	2	-0.05	-1.68
Brady Davidson	Northern Illinois	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.61	-2.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Illinois	Ohio
Plays	55	75
EPA / play	+0.007	+0.247
Total EPA	+0.40	+18.53
Success rate	40.0%	57.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.134	+0.315
Rush EPA / play	+0.204	+0.215
Yards	289	528

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	3	-2.92	Punt
Q1	Ohio	2	14	+2.26	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	5	12	-3.01	Punt
Q1	Ohio	11	91	+7.06	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	6	15	-2.47	Punt
Q1	Ohio	10	66	+4.26	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Illinois	4	20	+2.97	Pass TD
Q2	Ohio	10	24	-2.28	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	3	3	-1.20	Punt
Q2	Ohio	8	40	-0.64	Interception
Q2	Northern Illinois	2	25	-1.19	Ended
Q3	Ohio	3	75	+5.34	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Illinois	3	3	-3.39	Punt
Q3	Ohio	9	97	+7.03	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Illinois	4	65	+6.18	Pass TD
Q3	Ohio	11	75	+4.69	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-8.05 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Josh Holst pass to DeAree Rogers for a touchdown (50 yards) (+5.3 EPA)
Q3 · Ohio Bobcats · Duncan Brune rushes 66 yards for a touchdown (+4.72 EPA)
Q4 · Ohio Bobcats · Parker Navarro rushes for no gain (4th & 3) (-3.92 EPA)
Q3 · Ohio Bobcats · Sieh Bangura rushes for 49 yards (1st & 10) (+3.88 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Kickoff (+3.6 EPA)
Q4 · Ohio Bobcats · Rush (1st & 10) (-3.09 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Josh Holst pass to DeAree Rogers for 22 yards (1st & 10) (+2.84 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ohio Bobcats controlled the final (48–21) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Parker Navarro (Ohio) — 198.0 yds.
EPA edge: Ohio at 0.247 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 Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ohio Bobcats?

Northern Illinois Huskies 21, Ohio Bobcats 48 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ohio Bobcats?

Ohio Bobcats won with a final score of 21–48.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ohio Bobcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762843.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ohio Bobcats in passing?

Parker Navarro (Ohio) led passers with 198.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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