| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Northern Illinois | Ohio State |
| Score | 17 | 51 |
| First Downs | 11 | 26 |
| Total Offense | 247 | 501 |
| Rushes-YDS-TD | 19-72-0 | 45-270-0 |
| COMP-ATT-TD | 13-25-1 | 18-25-2 |
| Passing YDS | 175 | 231 |
| Sacked | 1 | 1 |
| 3rd Down Conv | 4-11 | 11-13 |
| 4th Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2pt Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Redzone-TD-FG | 2-2-0 | 8-6-1 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| Intercepted | 2 | 0 |
| PR Yds | 12 | 14 |
| KR Yds | 95 | 86 |
| Total Yards | 354 | 601 |
| Punts-Average | 4-9.9 | 1-9.9 |
| Penalties-YDS | 6-75 | 3-20 |
| T.O.P. | 23:03 | 36:57 |