Northern Illinois defeats Ohio 23-20 in miracle MAC Championship comeback
NIU Huskies defeat the Ohio Bobcats 23-20 for their first Championship since 1983.
Ohio
Bobcats
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| Final - 12.2.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Bobcats | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 23 |
Stories
Northern Illinois 23, Ohio 20: Rosenbagger!
In the MAC Championship allegory, Northern Illinois is Henry Rowengartner. They won it without their fastball.
Gamethread: MAC Football Championship, OHIO vs. NIU
No more discussion. Let's have this game happen. Either NIU will claim their first MAC Championship since 1983 or the Bobcats will end a longer drought, dating back to 1968. Get thee to a TV, and...
NIU News: MAC Championship hours away
MAC Championship previews hours before gametime.
MAC Championship: Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Ohio Preview
Previewing the MAC Championship between Northern Illinois and Ohio.
MAC Championship Game: Players To Watch Who Aren't Chandler Harnish
Here are 6 players to watch in the MAC Championship Game who are not NIU's super quarterback. It's not always about the QB.
MAC Championship Game: NIU Has Crashed The Party
NIU was not the favorite to win the MAC West, but they crashed the party and are back in the championship game. Now if they can just win it all.
MAC Championship Game: Ohio's Biggest Test Comes At The Right Time
Ohio's hardest test of the year comes at the most opportune time: NIU in Ford Field. Plus: a Q&A with Red and Black Attack.
NIU News: The MAC Championship is TOMORROW!
News and notes the day before the MAC Championship game.
Today's MAC Meme: Chandler #Harnishing
You've heard of Tebowing. Well, NIU has begun Harnishing in preparation for the MAC Football Championship.
GameThreads
Huskies Fans GameThread on Red And Black Attack
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Northern Illinois | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 10:33 left: Ohio U Field Goal - 30-yarder by Matt Weller. |
| 4:05 left: Ohio U Touchdown - 24-yard pass from Phillip Bates to Donte Foster. (Matt Weller extra point is good). |
| 4:05 left: |
| Quarter 2 |
| 11:03 left: Ohio U Field Goal - 21-yarder by Matt Weller. |
| 2:35 left: Ohio U Touchdown - 18-yard run by Tyler Tettleton. (Matt Weller extra point is good). |
| 2:35 left: |
| Quarter 3 |
| 6:19 left: Northern Ill Touchdown - 39-yard pass from Chandler Harnish to Nathan Palmer. (Mathew Sims extra point is good). |
| 6:19 left: |
| Quarter 4 |
| 7:36 left: Northern Ill Touchdown - 32-yard pass from Chandler Harnish to Martel Moore. (Mathew Sims extra point missed). |
| 2:52 left: Northern Ill Touchdown - 22-yard pass from Chandler Harnish to Nathan Palmer. (Mathew Sims extra point is good). |
| 2:52 left: |
| 0:00 left: Northern Ill Field Goal - 33-yarder by Mathew Sims. |
| Team statistics | Ohio | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 33:59 | 26:01 |
| First Downs | 21 | 19 |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Interceptions | 19-32 3 | 16-26 1 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts | 130 39 | 155 36 |
| Punt Return Yards | -2 | 0 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions | 3 1-0 3 | 4 4-3 1 |
| Penalties-Yards | 5-45 | 4-30 |
| Punts-Average | 4-34.8 | 5-39.2 |
