NIU Routs Bowling Green For MAC Title
DETROIT (AP) -- Drew Hare threw for two touchdowns and ran for one, and Northern Illinois wrested the Mid-American Conference title from Bowling Green in emphatic fashion Friday night, beating the Falcons 51-17.
The Huskies (11-2) are MAC champions for the third time in four years, and they avenged a loss to Bowling Green in last season's title game, when the Falcons spoiled Northern Illinois' bid for an undefeated season.
Unlike the last couple years, Northern Illinois isn't making a push for one of college football's top bowls, but there is little doubt where the Huskies stand in the MAC. This was their fifth straight appearance in the league title game.
Bowling Green (7-6) came into the game with one of the nation's most fast-paced offenses, but the Falcons were upstaged by Northern Illinois, which finished with 552 yards on 100 plays from scrimmage.
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