- Q1 9:20FGWYOErik Sandvik 37 Yd Field Goal0–3
- Q1 5:39TDWYOTyler Hughes 53 Yd Run (Erik Sandvik Kick)0–10
- Q2 11:33FGNIUJJ Schlenhardt 44 Yd Field Goal3–10
- Q2 9:35TDWYOTyler Hughes 24 Yd Run (Erik Sandvik Kick)3–17
- Q2 2:41FGNIUJJ Schlenhardt 22 Yd Field Goal6–17
- Q2 0:00FGWYOErik Sandvik 24 Yd Field Goal6–20
- Q3 12:58FGNIUJJ Schlenhardt 46 Yd Field Goal9–20
- Q3 10:25TDWYOTyler Hughes 6 Yd Run (Erik Sandvik Kick)9–27
- Q3 3:58TDNIUTelly Johnson Jr. 13 Yd Run (George Dimopoulos Run for Two-Point Conversion)17–27
- Q4 14:54TDWYOTyler Hughes 11 Yd Run (Erik Sandvik Kick)17–34
- Q4 6:48TDWYOLandon Sims 11 Yd Run (Erik Sandvik Kick)17–41
- Q4 3:53TDNIULa'Don Bryant 34 Yd pass from Taron Dickens (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)23–41
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Wyoming Cowboys — 2026-10-17 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
Official game highlights
Highlights from Wyoming's 41-23 win over NIU
Official source: Mountain West
Game stats
| Statistic | Northern Illinois Huskies | Wyoming Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 21 | 25 |
| Total yards | 392 | 510 |
| Net passing yards | 216 | 196 |
| Rushing yards | 176 | 314 |
| Third-down conversions | 4-14 | 5-9 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Penalties–yards | 8-90 | 3-23 |
| Time of possession | 29:55 | 30:05 |
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Wyoming Cowboys — NCAA Game Analysis
Wyoming Cowboys defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 41–23, a 18-point margin. Wyoming Cowboys led in total offense, 510 to 392. Wyoming Cowboys led in rushing yards, 314 to 176. Northern Illinois Huskies converted 4 of 14 third downs; Wyoming Cowboys converted 5 of 9.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Northern Illinois Huskies
Passing
- #5Taron Dickens
Rushing
- #45Telly Johnson Jr.
- #24Elijah Porter
- #5Taron Dickens
- #20Jaiduan Cranford
Receiving
- #1DeAree Rogers
- #0La'Don Bryant
- #7Cam Thompson
- #6Afy Ibekwe
- #9George Dimopoulos
- #4Kenji Lewis
- #45Telly Johnson Jr.
Defense
- #25Brady Kerperin
- #5Yassine Falke
- #44Jack Murray
- #2Avery Jones
- #16Kyon Conyers
- #30Andruw Ellis
- #3Liam Lindo
- #90Kole Sneed
- #9Dev'ion Reynolds
- #0Montrel Canion
- #14Malik Armstrong
- #31Champ Smith III
- #12Aaron Warren
- #24Elijah Porter
- #87Micah Cook
- #92Jacob McGhee
- #93Fawzy Omotoso
- #20Marshall Washington
- #11Amari Washington
- #55Jordan Bellamy
Wyoming Cowboys
Passing
- #6Tyler Hughes
Rushing
- #6Tyler Hughes
- #8Markell Holman
- #21Nico Hamilton
- #14Landon Sims
- #20Jaden Lawrence
- #7Mason Drube
- Team
Receiving
- #2Eric Richardson
- #83Kyle Frendt
- #19Charlie Coenen
- #8Markell Holman
- #89Jake Wilson
- #4Ke'Lyn Washom
- #21Nico Hamilton
Defense
- #23Jones Thomas
- #26Gary Rutherford
- #42Ethan Stuhlsatz
- #55Kevin Sjogren
- #34Steven Perez
- #2Travis Franklin Jr.
- #20Dainsus Miller
- #90Cade Brook
- #44Ja'Quan Redfern
- #22Jaden DaCosta
- #53Tegen Seeds
- #5Brooklyn Cheek
- #0Tyson Shamsid-Deen
- #25Therman Williams
- #11Esaia Bogar
- #50Tanielu Maafala-Barbasa
- #1Desman Hearns