Northern Illinois keeps it close but falls short in upset bid, losing to Maryland 20-9
- Posted on September 6, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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Northern Illinois keeps it close but falls short in upset bid, losing to Maryland 20-9

Telly Johnson scored on a 74-yard run in the third, but Northern Illinois offered little on offense besides that in a 20-9 loss to Maryland on Friday.