There was some wild, wild MACtion on Wednesday night.
Northern Illinois saw its undefeated mark in the conference erased after 5 victories in a 52-47 defeat at Kent State. The schools combined for 1,345 yards of total offense.
Northern Illinois receiver Trayvon Rudolph had 14 receptions for 309 yards and 3 touchdowns. Rudolph, a freshman, came into the game with 18 catches for 330 yards.
Look at the speed by Trayvon Rudolph! NIU only needs 1 play to go 75 yards for the TD. Great downfield throw by Rocky Lombardi to Rudolph, who beats 2 Kent State defenders.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS 14
KENT STATE 3— CFB Blitz (@BlitzCfb) November 4, 2021
The Huskies lost their top receiver, Tyrice Richie, to injury early in the game.
The receiving yards by Rudolph — a school record — made up most of the 532 passing yards Michigan State transfer Rocky Lombardi threw for before having to exit the game in the fourth quarter after being hit on a targeting penalty by a Golden Flashes defender.
NIU's Trayvon Rudolph has broken the school's single game record for receiving yards in a game with 275 on 12 catches. Record previously held by Sam Hurd versus Central MIchigan on 11-5-05.
— NIU Huskie Athletics (@NIUAthletics) November 4, 2021
Lombardi was 33-of-57 with the trio of TDs to Rudolph. Jay Ducker rushed for 101 yards and 2 TDs for the Huskies
Kent State QB Dustin Crum was 20-of-30 for 322 yards and 2 TDs.
The Golden Flashes had a pair of running backs go over 100 yards and one receiver break the century mark.