Central Michigan at Northern Illinois - 2016 Matchup Preview
Central Michigan logo   Central Michigan Chippewas at Northern Illinois Huskies  Northern Illinois logo
Saturday, October 15th 2016 (3:30 PM EDT)
Central Michigan -4 (60.0) (0)  Open: 0.0
Central Michigan 34 - Northern Illinois: 28  (Mid-American)

 
Chippewas (6 - 7) (5 - 8 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 24 (19 - 28 on Road)
'16 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
NIU is playing their 7th straight game
CMU is playing their 7th straight game
Our Line: -4.5  (SP+ NIU -4)
Projected Score: CMU: 22 - NIU: 21 (43)
CMU Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
CMU Travel: 233 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Huskies (5 - 7) (7 - 5 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 17 - 24 (18 - 21 @ Home)
'16 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Central Michigan's 2016 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/1 Central Michigan vs Presbyterian-33.0
Sat 9/10 Central Michigan at Oklahoma State+19.058.5W 30 - 27UY
Sat 9/17 Central Michigan vs UNLV-14.055.0W 44 - 21OY
Sat 9/24 Central Michigan at Virginia-2.051.5L 35 - 49ON
Sat 10/1 Central Michigan vs Western Michigan+4.060.5L 10 - 49UN
Sat 10/8 Central Michigan vs Ball State-13.556.0W 24 - 21UN
Sat 10/15 Central Michigan at Northern Illinois-4.060.0W 34 - 28OY
Sat 10/22 Central Michigan at Toledo+10.061.5L 17 - 31UN
Sat 10/29 Central Michigan vs Kent State-14.044.5L 24 - 27ON
Fri 11/4 Central Michigan at Miami (OH)-6.046.5L 17 - 37ON
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/15 Central Michigan vs Ohio-1.051.0W 27 - 20UY
Tue 11/22 Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan-1.055.5L 21 - 26UN
Mon 12/19 Central Michigan vs Tulsa+11.068.0L 10 - 55UN

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Predictions for Central Michigan's Schedule
Northern Illinois's 2016 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3 Northern Illinois at Wyoming-10.554.0L 34 - 40ON
Sat 9/10 Northern Illinois at South Florida+11.555.0L 17 - 48ON
Sat 9/17 Northern Illinois vs San Diego State+8.048.0L 28 - 42ON
Sat 9/24 Northern Illinois vs Western Illinois-7.0
Sat 10/1 Northern Illinois at Ball State+1.057.5W 31 - 24UY
Sat 10/8 Northern Illinois at Western Michigan+19.068.5L 30 - 45OY
Sat 10/15 Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan+4.060.0L 28 - 34ON
Sat 10/22 Northern Illinois vs Buffalo-20.061.0W 44 - 7UY
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/1 Northern Illinois vs Bowling Green-17.072.0W 45 - 20UY
Wed 11/9 Northern Illinois vs Toledo+7.569.5L 24 - 31UY
Wed 11/16 Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan-4.063.0W 31 - 24UY
Fri 11/25 Northern Illinois at Kent State-5.045.5W 31 - 21OY

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Predictions for Northern Illinois's Schedule
Important Stats (2015)
 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
CMU.1643%22.538%2.410144%3003.46.1240%23.538%42%3.1654.11.21.3
NIU.1442%17.141%2.7319041%2083.54.0743%24.341%41%2.9349.61.92.1
 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
CMU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
NIU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2015
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CMU Offense1322.519.143%3.461.2214011013003.140%58%38%44%1%.16
NIU Defense1424.320.842.7%2.932.1 - - - - - 50%48%41%41%3%.07
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CMU Defense1323.52840.2%3.161.3 - - - - - 52%47%38%42%2%.12
NIU Offense1417.117.841.8%3.541.9203991902084.158%41%41%41%2%.14

Additional Stats 2015
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Central Michigan1332:5520.844%63%6.254.11.21.300029.6
Northern Illinois1426:2420.238%52%5.749.61.92.100431.2
Run Game Stats (2016)
 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
CMU Offense1340%38%32.3100.53.116-.082.471%0%0.75
NIU Defense1450%41% - - - - .012.9285%0%0.77
 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
CMU Defense1352%38% - - - - -.042.5565%0%0.89
NIU Offense1458%41%45.9190.14.131.082.7372%0%0.98

Pass Game Stats (2016)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CMU Offense1358%44%25.138.1300.47.9122511.341.635%35%.341%1.9
NIU Defense1448%41% - - - - - - 22.171.532%31%.183%1.6
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CMU Defense1347%42% - - - - - - 6.311.533%31%.332%1.7
NIU Offense1441%41%17.128.9208.47.212.22210.241.631%31%.242%1.8

Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: NR
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: NR
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: NR
2016 Talent Rating:  #99
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Central Michigan's 2016 Expected Record: -
Central Michigan's 2016 Overall SP+ Rating: -6.1  #91
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.6  #78
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 31.4  #86

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

Power Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan:    Northern Illinois: 1.3

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -6.1   Northern Illinois: -2.4




Northern Illinois's Power Ratings
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: 1.3 NR
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: NR
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: NR
2016 Talent Rating:  #94
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Northern Illinois's 2016 Expected Record: -
Northern Illinois's 2016 Overall SP+ Rating: -2.4  #77
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.0  #50
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.7  #91

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


Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 22.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 19.1
Defense: 23.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 28

Central Michigan's 2016 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record on Road: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Central Michigan 22
Northern Illinois 21

Projected Total Points: 43
Northern Illinois Scoring
Offense: 17.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.8
Defense: 24.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.8

Northern Illinois's 2016 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 2 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202411/30Northern Illinois24Central Michigan16Northern Illinois -16.5Central Michigan41.5Under
202310/31Central Michigan37Northern Illinois31Northern Illinois -3Central Michigan48.0Over
202211/02Northern Illinois22Central Michigan35Northern Illinois -4.5Central Michigan54.0Over
202110/23Central Michigan38Northern Illinois39Central Michigan -6Northern Illinois56.0Over
202011/11Northern Illinois10Central Michigan40Central Michigan -6Central Michigan57.5Under
201911/02Central Michigan48Northern Illinois10Northern Illinois -1Central Michigan48.5Over
201809/15Northern Illinois24Central Michigan16Northern Illinois -13.5Central Michigan48.0Under
201711/24Central Michigan31Northern Illinois24Northern Illinois -3Central Michigan51.5Over
201610/15Northern Illinois28Central Michigan34Central Michigan -4Central Michigan60.0Over
201510/03Central Michigan29Northern Illinois19Northern Illinois -2.5Central Michigan51.0Under
201410/11Northern Illinois17Central Michigan34Northern Illinois -12.5Central Michigan0
201310/19Central Michigan17Northern Illinois38Northern Illinois -17Northern Illinois0
201209/29Northern Illinois55Central Michigan24
201110/01Central Michigan48Northern Illinois41
201010/23Northern Illinois33Central Michigan7
200911/27Central Michigan45Northern Illinois31
200811/12Northern Illinois30Central Michigan33
200709/29Central Michigan35Northern Illinois10
200611/17Northern Illinois31Central Michigan10
200511/05Central Michigan28Northern Illinois31
200410/16Northern Illinois42Central Michigan10
200310/11Central Michigan24Northern Illinois40
200210/19Northern Illinois49Central Michigan0
200110/27Central Michigan24Northern Illinois33
200011/17Northern Illinois40Central Michigan6
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Northern Illinois1326 Overs
Central Michigan12104 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams15 - 104 - 80 - 54 - 3
Road Teams10 - 158 - 43 - 45 - 0

(#) CMU at (#) NIU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatCMUNIU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+ #91 #77
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #99 #94
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Central Michigan on Offense
CategoryCat
CMU OffNIU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+ #78 #91
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Central Michigan Run Game
CategoryCat
CMU OffNIU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Central Michigan Pass Game
CategoryCat
CMU OffNIU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Northern Illinois on Offense
CategoryCatNIU OffCMU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+ #50 #86
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Northern Illinois Run Game
CategoryCat
NIU OffCMU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Northern Illinois Pass Game
CategoryCatNIU OffCMU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
NIU 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'16 Profile: Down to Top G5

CMU 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'16 Profile: Down to Average G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 7
Central Michigan 4.0 (60.0)
Central Michigan won at Northern Illinois this year (34-28)

Previous Matchups
Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan in 2024 (24-16)
Central Michigan beat Northern Illinois in 2023 (37-31)

  
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