Subsequently , NIU took possession of the ball .
Quarterback Jordan Lynch lost a fumble , setting up NIU , who this time capitalized on the field position , and took a 3 -- 0 lead when Nick Diaz made a 31 - yard field goal .
Subsequently , NIU took possession of the ball , but quarterback Jordan Lynch lost a fumble , setting up NIU , who this time capitalized on the field position , and took a 3 -- 0 lead when Nick Diaz made a 31 - yard field goal .