Turner scores twice and Nevada beats Nothern Illinois 28-7

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Herschel Turner rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns as Nevada beat Northern Illinois 28-7 on Saturday.

The Wolf Pack (4-6, 3-3 Mountain West) built a 21-0 halftime lead behind Turner and quarterback AJ Bianco. Turner opened the scoring with a 6-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and added a 29-yard score early in the second. Bianco then connected with Trace Estes for a 51-yard touchdown to make it 21-0.

Bianco found Estes again for a 22-yard touchdown in the third quarter, extending the lead to 28-0.

Turner averaged 11.8 yards per carry on 13 attempts. Bianco added 90 rushing yards on 13 carries and threw for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Estes caught two passes for 73 yards, with both receptions going for scores.

Nevada rushed for 308 yards and held Northern Illinois to 68 on the ground. Brandon Amaniampong recovered a fumble for the Wolf Pack to seal the win.

Taron Dickens threw for 194 yards for Northern Illinois (0-10, 0-6) and connected with DeAree Rogers for a 5-yard touchdown with 4:16 remaining.

Up next

Northern Illinois: At North Dakota State next Saturday.

Nevada: Hosts Hawaii next Saturday.

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