True freshman quarterback Brady Davidson got his first start of the year and NIU responded on its first two drives, scoring touchdowns on both of them.

But the Huskies couldn’t score again, opening MAC play with a 25-14 loss to Miami (Ohio), their fourth straight loss.

NIU falls to 1-4 overall and 0-1 in the MAC while the RedHawks improve to 2-3 and 1-0.

Here are five observations from the loss.

Miami puts game away in fourth

After Miami went up 22-14 in the third quarter, the Huskies had three drives with a chance to tie the game. They picked up a total of 36 yards on those three drives.

Taking over with 10:04 left in the fourth, the RedHawks rolled off a 13-play, 68-yard drive that drained 6:33 off the clock and ended with a field goal. They converted two third-down plays.

Offen

See Full Page