Kent State at Northern Illinois - 2002 Matchup Preview
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Kent State Golden Flashes at Northern Illinois Huskies

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Saturday, September 28th 2002 (2:05 PM EDT)
Northern Illinois 13 - Kent State: 6  (Mid-American)

 
Golden Flashes (3 - 7) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 21 - 34 (18 - 43 on Road)
'02 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
KENT 2nd straight Road Game
NIU 2nd straight Home Game
NIU is playing their 5th straight game
KENT is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: KENT: 21 - NIU: 28 (49)
KENT Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
KENT Travel: 390 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Huskies (7 - 3) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 17 - 24 (18 - 21 @ Home)
'02 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Kent State's 2002 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Thu 8/29 Kent State vs New Hampshire-23.5
Sat 9/7 Kent State at Ohio State+2.5
Sat 9/14 Kent State vs Cal Poly-23.5
Sat 9/21 Kent State at Miami (OH)+2.5
Sat 9/28 Kent State at Northern Illinois+2.5
Sat 10/5 Kent State vs Marshall-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/19 Kent State vs Ohio-23.5
Sat 10/26 Kent State at Buffalo+2.5
Sat 11/2 Kent State vs Bowling Green-23.5
Sat 11/9 Kent State at UConn+2.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Kent State's Schedule
Northern Illinois's 2002 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Thu 8/29 Northern Illinois vs Wake Forest-23.5
Sat 9/7 Northern Illinois at South Florida+2.5
Sat 9/14 Northern Illinois at Wisconsin+2.5
Sat 9/21 Northern Illinois vs Western Illinois-23.5
Sat 9/28 Northern Illinois vs Kent State-23.5
Sat 10/5 Northern Illinois at Ball State+2.5
Sat 10/12 Northern Illinois at Miami (OH)+2.5
Sat 10/19 Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan-23.5
Sat 10/26 Northern Illinois at Western Michigan+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/9 Northern Illinois vs Bowling Green-23.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Northern Illinois's Schedule
Important Stats (2001)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
KENT0%21.30%000%000%33.60%0%0000
NIU0%17.10%000%000%24.30%0%0000
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
KENT0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
NIU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2001
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KENT Offense1121.317.70%00000000%0%0%0%0%
NIU Defense1124.320.80%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KENT Defense1133.642.90%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
NIU Offense1117.117.80%00000000%0%0%0%0%

Additional Stats 2001
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Kent State110:000NAN%0%0000000100
Northern Illinois110:000NAN%0%0000000100
Run Game Stats (2002)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
KENT Offense110%0%000000%0%0
NIU Defense110%0% - - - - 00%0%0
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
KENT Defense110%0% - - - - 00%0%0
NIU Offense110%0%000000%0%0

Pass Game Stats (2002)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KENT Offense110%0%000000000%0%0%0
NIU Defense110%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KENT Defense110%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
NIU Offense110%0%000000000%0%0%0

Kent State's Power Ratings
Kent State's Power Rating: NR
Kent State's Offense Rating: NR
Kent State's Defense Rating: NR
2002 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Kent State's 2002 Expected Record: -
Kent State's 2002 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76

Power Ratings Matchup
Kent State:    Northern Illinois: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Kent State:    Northern Illinois:




Northern Illinois's Power Ratings
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: NR
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: NR
2002 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Northern Illinois's 2002 Expected Record: -
Northern Illinois's 2002 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76


Kent State Scoring
Offense: 21.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 17.7
Defense: 33.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 42.9

Kent State's 2002 Record
Record: 3 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 10
Record on Road: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Northern Illinois 28
Kent State 21

Projected Total Points: 49
Northern Illinois Scoring
Offense: 17.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.8
Defense: 24.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.8

Northern Illinois's 2002 Record
Record: 7 - 3
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 10
Record at home: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202511/28Northern Illinois31Kent State35Northern Illinois -5.0Kent State45.0Over
202311/25Kent State27Northern Illinois37Northern Illinois -20.5Kent State44.5Over
202111/03Kent State52Northern Illinois47Kent State -3.5Kent State72.0Over
202112/04Northern Illinois41Kent State23Kent State -3.5Northern Illinois75.5Under
201710/07Northern Illinois24Kent State3Northern Illinois -23.5Kent State44.5Under
201611/25Kent State21Northern Illinois31Northern Illinois -5Northern Illinois45.5Over
201410/04Northern Illinois17Kent State14Northern Illinois -22Kent State0
201310/05Kent State24Northern Illinois38Northern Illinois -9.5Northern Illinois0
201211/30Kent State37Northern Illinois44
201110/08Northern Illinois40Kent State10
200811/18Kent State14Northern Illinois42
200711/10Northern Illinois27Kent State20
200510/22Kent State3Northern Illinois34
200209/28Northern Illinois13Kent State6
200110/13Kent State44Northern Illinois34
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Northern Illinois1234 Overs
Kent State352 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams8 - 73 - 51 - 32 - 2
Road Teams7 - 85 - 32 - 23 - 1

(#) KENT at (#) NIU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatKENTNIU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Kent State on Offense
CategoryCat
KENT OffNIU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Kent State Run Game
CategoryCat
KENT OffNIU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Kent State Pass Game
CategoryCat
KENT OffNIU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Northern Illinois on Offense
CategoryCatNIU OffKENT Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Northern Illinois Run Game
CategoryCat
NIU OffKENT Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Northern Illinois Pass Game
CategoryCatNIU OffKENT Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
NIU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'02 Profile: Remains Poor G5

KENT 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'02 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 6
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Northern Illinois won vs Kent State this year (13-6)

Previous Matchups
Kent State beat Northern Illinois last year (35-31)
Northern Illinois beat Kent State in 2023 (37-27)

  
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