Northern Illinois’ Offense Struggles in Loss to Miami (Ohio)

A Tough Day for the Huskies

Northern Illinois fell to host Miami (Ohio) 20-9 for its fifth loss in the last nine games. The Redhawks won their sixth in a row. Telly Johnson Jr. had a two-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 17-9 before a failed two-point conversion, but that’s as close as the Huskies (6-5, 3-4 MAC) would get.

Redhawks Take Early Lead

Dylan Downing scored on a two-yard run that gave the Redhawks a 7-0 lead with 2:31 left in the first quarter. Dom Dzioban kicked a 22-yard field goal early in the second quarter to extend the lead to 10-0.

Tracy’s Big Play

Javon Tracy had 79 yards receiving on six catches and threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Virgil, who finished with four receptions for 107 yards. Tracy took a jet sweep to the right and then lofted a pass down the same sideline to Virgil in the end zone to make it 17-0 with 3:50 left in the second quarter.

Huskies Finally Get on the Board

Kanon Woodill kicked a 47-yard field goal with 4 seconds left in the first half to get the Huskies on the scoreboard.

Redhawks Seal the Win

Dzioban made a 22-yard field goal to cap the scoring with 2:25 to play. The Huskies were unable to mount a comeback, and the Redhawks emerged victorious.

Conclusion

The loss marks the fifth time in the last nine games that Northern Illinois has failed to score more than 20 points. The Huskies will look to regroup and improve their offense in their next game.

FAQs

* What was the final score of the game?
+ Northern Illinois lost to Miami (Ohio) 20-9.
* How many losses has Northern Illinois suffered in its last nine games?
+ Five.
* Who scored the Huskies’ only touchdown?
+ Telly Johnson Jr. had a two-yard touchdown run.