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Mississippi State Dominates Northern Illinois 38-10

Saturday, September 20, 2025, 4:15 PM ET · Davis Wade Stadium

Mississippi State Bulldogs 38, Northern Illinois Huskies 10, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Mississippi State Bulldogs beat Northern Illinois Huskies 38-10 at Davis Wade Stadium on September 20, 2025.

In a decisive victory, the Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 38-10 at Davis Wade Stadium. This win continues Mississippi State's strong home performance, bringing their record to 4-0 this season. The Bulldogs have shown resilience, winning their last three games with a scoring average of 29.4 points while allowing 28.8 points per game over their last ten contests. Their recent form has been impressive, especially highlighted by a dominant 63-0 victory against Alcorn State Braves just a week prior.

On the other hand, Northern Illinois has struggled this season, now holding a 1-2 record. The Huskies have faced challenges on the road, with an away record of 2-3 and an overall average of 21.2 points scored against 18.2 points allowed in their last ten games. Their most recent outing resulted in a loss to the Maryland Terrapins, which ended their previous win against Holy Cross Crusaders.

The Bulldogs' recent home performances have been particularly noteworthy, as they have managed to secure victories against teams like Arizona State Sun Devils and Southern Miss Golden Eagles. Meanwhile, Northern Illinois has found it difficult to replicate their home success on the road, with their last five games yielding an average of just 18.0 points scored.

In terms of previous meetings, this was a significant matchup, with Mississippi State capitalizing on their home-field advantage. The Bulldogs' ability to perform at Davis Wade Stadium has been a key factor in their success this season, and it was evident in this game as they controlled the pace and flow.

Injury updates were not detailed in the provided facts, but both teams have had their share of challenges. Mississippi State's recent form suggests they have been able to field a competitive lineup, while Northern Illinois has been working through their own difficulties.

The betting market reflected Mississippi State's strong position, with their win probability finalized at 1.0, indicating a complete confidence in their ability to win this matchup, as noted by the odds provider. The conditions at Davis Wade Stadium were conducive to a solid performance, contributing to the Bulldogs' commanding win.

Viewers watching the game were likely to notice Mississippi State's offensive prowess, particularly in their ability to score efficiently and maintain pressure on the Huskies' defense. The Bulldogs' scoring capabilities were on full display, with a notable performance that reinforced their dominance in this fixture.

Leaders

  • Passing yardsBlake Shapen12/20, 160 YDS, 1 TDMississippi State Bulldogs
  • Rushing yardsFluff Bothwell17 CAR, 101 YDSMississippi State Bulldogs
  • Receiving yardsAnthony Evans III4 REC, 80 YDSMississippi State Bulldogs
  • Passing yardsJosh Holst14/23, 135 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INTNorthern Illinois Huskies
  • Rushing yardsChavon Wright13 CAR, 47 YDSNorthern Illinois Huskies
  • Receiving yardsDeAree Rogers6 REC, 84 YDS, 1 TDNorthern Illinois Huskies

Recent form

Mississippi State Bulldogs

Last 10: 4-6Streak W329.4 scored · 28.8 allowed per game3-3 at home

  • W63-0vs Alcorn State BravesSep 13
  • W24-20vs Arizona State Sun DevilsSep 6
  • W34-17at Southern Miss Golden EaglesAug 30
  • L14-26at Ole Miss RebelsNov 29
  • L20-39vs Missouri TigersNov 23
  • L14-33at Tennessee VolunteersNov 10
  • W45-20vs Massachusetts MinutemenNov 2
  • L25-58vs Arkansas RazorbacksOct 26
  • L24-34vs Texas A&M AggiesOct 19
  • L31-41at Georgia BulldogsOct 12

Northern Illinois Huskies

Last 10: 6-4Streak L121.2 scored · 18.2 allowed per game2-3 away

  • L9-20at Maryland TerrapinsSep 5
  • W19-17vs Holy Cross CrusadersAug 30
  • W24-16vs Central Michigan ChippewasNov 30
  • L9-20at Miami (OH) RedHawksNov 20
  • W29-16vs Akron ZipsNov 14
  • W42-28at Western Michigan BroncosNov 7
  • L23-25at Ball State CardinalsOct 26
  • L6-13vs Toledo RocketsOct 19
  • W17-7at Bowling Green FalconsOct 12
  • W34-20vs Massachusetts MinutemenOct 5

Standings

TeamOverallIn conference
North Dakota State1-00-0
Air Force0-00-0
Nevada0-00-0
New Mexico0-00-0
Northern Illinois0-00-0
UTEP0-00-0
Wyoming0-00-0
Hawai'i0-10-0
San José State0-10-0
UNLV0-10-0
Alabama0-00-0
Arkansas0-00-0
Auburn0-00-0
Florida0-00-0
Georgia0-00-0
Kentucky0-00-0
LSU0-00-0
Mississippi State0-00-0
Missouri0-00-0
Oklahoma0-00-0
Ole Miss0-00-0
South Carolina0-00-0
Tennessee0-00-0
Texas A&M0-00-0
Texas0-00-0
Vanderbilt0-00-0

Box score

StatNorthern Illinois HuskiesMississippi State Bulldogs
First downs1423
Third downs1-95-13
Fourth downs0-24-4
Total yards267452
Net passing yards142160
Completions15/2512/20
Yards per pass5.78.0
Rushing yards125292
Rushing attempts2749
Yards per rush4.66.0
Penalties5-5011-103
Turnovers10
Fumbles lost00
Interceptions thrown10
Time of possession28:0531:55

Win probability

Above the line favours Mississippi State Bulldogs, below favours Northern Illinois Huskies.

Venue

  • Davis Wade StadiumStarkville, MS
  • Attendance45803

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