Holy Cross Crusaders vs Northern Illinois Huskies

College Football

Holy Cross

0-1

17-19

Final

N Illinois

1-0

Huskie Stadium

Drive chart

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Punt
Touchdown
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Touchdown

Team	1	2	3	4	T
HC	0	3	0	14	17
NIU	3	3	0	13	19

Who won: N Illinois 19-17

The Northern Illinois Huskies beat the Holy Cross Crusaders 19-17 on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Huskie Stadium. Josh Holst led the N Illinois in passing yards (12/18, 101 YDS, 1 INT). Cal Swanson led the Holy Cross in passing yards (17/29, 155 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT).