Saturday’s Football Results
Northern Illinois 34, UMass 20
*Western Michigan 45, Ball State 42
*Bowling Green 27, Akron 20
*Toledo 30, Miami 20 Stories Courtesy of MAC Athletic Communications Departments and the Associated Press
Northern Illinois 34, UMass 20 With starting running back Antario Brown sidelined due to injury, NIU turned to its veteran offensive line to open holes for Williams, Poe and quarterback Ethan Hampton.
Box Score
DeKALB, Ill. – Running backs Gavin Williams and Jaylen Poe combined to rush for 223 yards, 220 in the second half, as the Northern Illinois University Huskies overcame a 13-7 halftime deficit to defeat the University of Massachusetts 34-20 Saturday at Huskie Stadium.