Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo - September 21, 2024

BUFF

23

FinalSep 21

20

NIU

Recap

Stats

Plays

Social

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Bulls logo, Bulls 3-1, 1ST 0, 2ND 3, 3RD 7, 4TH 10, OT 3, TOT 23

Bulls(3-1)

Huskies logo, Huskies 2-1, 1ST 7, 2ND 7, 3RD 0, 4TH 6, OT 0, TOT 20

Huskies(2-1)

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

OT

TOT

0

3

7

10

3

23

7

7

0

6

0

20

Scoring

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7:19[4th & 9 @ NIU 24] U.Bellenfant 42 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-B.Floyd, Holder-E.Duane.

5:14K.Woodill extra point is good.

5:21[3rd & 2 @ BUFF 5] A.Brown rushed for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

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Now in his fifth year with the program, defensive tackle Cornell Evans is embracing his leadership role. #UBhornsUP🤘l #BullMarket📈

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You’re looking at $250 million+ for a new Big Ten BB arena. Plus there is a new wrestling-only facility with an attached BB/VB practice facility and admin offices. A $70m arena renovation is plenty significant. Remember, paying athletes is most important.

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