DETROIT- A 19-point comeback in the second half helped the NIU football team top the University of Buffalo Bulls 30-29 to win the 2018 Mid-American Conference title game.
After falling behind 29-10 with one minute remaining in the third quarter, the Huskies rallied for 20 unanswered points to win their fourth MAC title.
The Huskies capped their rally with a 35-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Marcus Childers to senior wide receiver DJ Brown with 1:09 remaining.
Head Coach Rod Carey said the comeback propelled the team to one of the best he’s ever coached.