Northern Illinois Huskies at Central Michigan Chippewas
Tuesday, October 31st 2023 (7:00 PM EDT)
Northern Illinois -3 (48.0) (-250) Open: -3.0 | 45.5
Central Michigan 37 - Northern Illinois: 31 (Mid-American)
Huskies (7 - 6) (6 - 7 - 0)
Coach Thomas Hammock (18 - 29)
Avg Score : 25 - 21 (32 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.2 - 4.8 (#42)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Thomas Hammock (18 - 29)
Avg Score : 25 - 21 (32 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.2 - 4.8 (#42)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
NIU coming off BYE
CMU coming off BYE
Our Line: Northern Illinois -9 (SP+ NIU -12.5)
Projected Score: NIU: 30 - CMU: 21 (51)
NIU Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
NIU Travel: 233 miles, 1 hrs behind
CMU coming off BYE
Our Line: Northern Illinois -9 (SP+ NIU -12.5)
Projected Score: NIU: 30 - CMU: 21 (51)
NIU Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
NIU Travel: 233 miles, 1 hrs behind
Chippewas (5 - 7) (3 - 9 - 0)
Coach Jim McElwain (25 - 23)
Avg Score : 23 - 31 (28 - 28 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.9 - 8.1 (#118)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Jim McElwain (25 - 23)
Avg Score : 23 - 31 (28 - 28 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.9 - 8.1 (#118)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
| Northern Illinois's 2023 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/2 | Northern Illinois at Boston College | +8.0 | 50.0 | W 27 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/9 | Northern Illinois vs Southern Illinois | -6.5 | 58.5 | L 11 - 14 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/16 | Northern Illinois at Nebraska | +11.5 | 42.5 | L 11 - 35 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/23 | Northern Illinois vs Tulsa | -3.5 | 54.5 | L 14 - 22 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/30 | Northern Illinois at Toledo | +13.0 | 48.0 | L 33 - 35 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/7 | Northern Illinois at Akron | -4.0 | 42.5 | W 55 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/14 | Northern Illinois vs Ohio | +5.5 | 45.0 | W 23 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/21 | Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan | -11.5 | 43.5 | W 20 - 13 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/31 | Northern Illinois at Central Michigan | -3.0 | 48.0 | L 31 - 37 | O | N | |
| Tue 11/7 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State | -9.5 | 43.5 | L 17 - 20 | U | N | |
| Tue 11/14 | Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan | -4.5 | 55.5 | W 24 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/25 | Northern Illinois at Kent State | -20.5 | 44.5 | W 37 - 27 | O | N | |
| Sat 12/23 | Northern Illinois vs Arkansas State | +2.5 | 54.0 | W 21 - 19 | U | Y | |
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| Central Michigan's 2023 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 9/1 | Central Michigan at Michigan State | +14.0 | 45.0 | L 7 - 31 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/9 | Central Michigan vs New Hampshire | -7.0 | 48.5 | W 45 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/16 | Central Michigan at Notre Dame | +34.5 | 51.5 | L 17 - 41 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/23 | Central Michigan at South Alabama | +16.5 | 46.5 | W 34 - 30 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/30 | Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan | -9.5 | 45.0 | W 26 - 23 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/7 | Central Michigan at Buffalo | -2.5 | 51.5 | L 13 - 37 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/14 | Central Michigan vs Akron | -10.5 | 44.0 | W 17 - 10 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/21 | Central Michigan at Ball State | -5.0 | 42.0 | L 17 - 24 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/31 | Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois | +3.0 | 48.0 | W 37 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Tue 11/7 | Central Michigan at Western Michigan | +3.5 | 57.5 | L 28 - 38 | O | N | |
| Wed 11/15 | Central Michigan at Ohio | +11.5 | 48.5 | L 20 - 34 | O | N | |
| Fri 11/24 | Central Michigan vs Toledo | +12.5 | 54.5 | L 17 - 32 | U | N | |
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Important Stats (2023)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | #54 (.21) | 42% (62) | 24.9 | 45% (45) | 3.21 (50) | 180 | 40% (85) | 190 | 3.4 (102) | #36 (.14) | 41% (52) | 21 | 44% (84) | 37% (21) | 3.4 (32) | 39.8 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| CMU | #83 (.16) | 40% (101) | 23.2 | 43% (72) | 3.29 (35) | 160 | 36% (111) | 185 | 4.2 (39) | #128 (.32) | 45% (115) | 31.1 | 48% (116) | 44% (95) | 4.43 (121) | 58.1 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | #86 (.16) | 42% (79) | 44% (72) | 3.25 (33) | 204 | 40% (86) | 179 | 3.39 (113) | #11 (.06) | 38% (19) | 41% (52) | 35% (9) | 3.08 (12) | 42.8 | 1.2 | 1.1 | ||
| CMU | #96 (.15) | 39% (115) | 42% (88) | 3.2 (41) | 169 | 34% (124) | 163 | 3.82 (80) | #96 (.21) | 40% (44) | 41% (48) | 39% (50) | 3.6 (45) | 60.9 | 2 | 0.4 |
Overall Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU Offense | 13 | 24.9 | 32.3 | 42.4% | 3.4 | 1.4 | 19 | 370 | 180 | 190 | 5 | 54% | 46% | 45% | 40% | 15% | .21 |
| CMU Defense | 12 | 31.1 | 27.6 | 45.5% | 4.43 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 48% | 48% | 44% | 14% | .32 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU Defense | 13 | 21 | 28.7 | 40.7% | 3.4 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% | 43% | 44% | 37% | 13% | .14 |
| CMU Offense | 12 | 23.2 | 28.4 | 39.5% | 4.2 | 1.3 | 19 | 344 | 160 | 185 | 4.2 | 56% | 43% | 43% | 36% | 14% | .16 |
Additional Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 13 | 31:30 | 18.7 | 42% | 50% | 4.5 | 39.8 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 1 | 27.5 |
| Central Michigan | 12 | 30:13 | 18.9 | 34% | 70% | 6.7 | 58.1 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 1 | 29.1 |
Run Game Stats (2023)
Pass Game Stats (2023)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU Offense | 13 | 54% (39) | 45% (45) | 35.8 | 179.8 | 5 | 23 (46) | .21 (36) | 3.21 (50) | 77% (36) | 9% (47) | 1.08 (29) |
| CMU Defense | 12 | 51% (86) | 48% (116) | - | - | - | - | .25 (118) | 3.4 (119) | 77% (97) | 8% (121) | 1.04 (91) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU Defense | 13 | 56% (122) | 44% (84) | - | - | - | - | .14 (69) | 3.29 (108) | 83% (118) | 8% (114) | 0.94 (37) |
| CMU Offense | 12 | 56% (27) | 43% (72) | 38 | 159.5 | 4.2 | 21 (54) | .22 (30) | 3.29 (35) | 77% (36) | 10% (68) | 1.09 (23) |
Pass Game Stats (2023)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU Offense | 13 | 46% (95) | 40% (85) | 16.2 | 28.2 | 189.8 | 6.7 | 11.7 | 15 (96) | 9 (40) | .26 (75) | 1.5 (96) | 32% (64) | 26% (106) | .29 (83) | 6% (63) | 2.3 (16) |
| CMU Defense | 12 | 48% (50) | 44% (95) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (126) | .41 (122) | 1.7 (96) | 31% (90) | 29% (52) | .35 (87) | 5% (98) | 2 (52) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU Defense | 13 | 43% (12) | 37% (21) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (67) | .17 (18) | 1.4 (14) | 32% (66) | 24% (9) | .29 (55) | 5% (115) | 2.2 (109) |
| CMU Offense | 12 | 43% (110) | 36% (111) | 15.3 | 27.1 | 184.7 | 6.8 | 12.1 | 15 (96) | 11 (68) | .16 (108) | 1.7 (31) | 36% (125) | 28% (86) | .36 (62) | 4% (9) | 2.3 (14) |
Northern Illinois's Power Ratings
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: -1.76 #74
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: 17.02 #61
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: 8.15 #48
2023 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #75
Northern Illinois's 2023 Expected Record: 8.20 - 4.80
Northern Illinois's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -6.7 #85
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.4 #109
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 #47
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: -1.76 #74
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: 17.02 #61
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: 8.15 #48
2023 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #75
Northern Illinois's 2023 Expected Record: 8.20 - 4.80
Northern Illinois's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -6.7 #85
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.4 #109
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 #47
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
Northern Illinois: -1.76 Central Michigan: -12.985
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northern Illinois: -6.7 Central Michigan: -19.2
Northern Illinois: -1.76 Central Michigan: -12.985
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northern Illinois: -6.7 Central Michigan: -19.2
Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: -12.985 #124
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: 15.74 #74
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: 17.30 #125
2023 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Central Michigan's 2023 Expected Record: 3.90 - 8.10
Central Michigan's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -19.2 #126
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 16.7 #119
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.9 #109
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Central Michigan's Power Rating: -12.985 #124
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: 15.74 #74
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: 17.30 #125
2023 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Central Michigan's 2023 Expected Record: 3.90 - 8.10
Central Michigan's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -19.2 #126
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 16.7 #119
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.9 #109
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Northern Illinois Scoring
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 32.3
Defense: 21 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.7
Northern Illinois's 2023 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 6 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 32.3
Defense: 21 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.7
Northern Illinois's 2023 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 6 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Northern Illinois 30
Central Michigan 21
Total Points: 51
Northern Illinois 30
Central Michigan 21
Total Points: 51
Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 23.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.4
Defense: 31.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.6
Central Michigan's 2023 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 23.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.4
Defense: 31.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.6
Central Michigan's 2023 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/30 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Central Michigan | 16 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -16.5 | Central Michigan | 41.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 10/31 | Central Michigan | 37 | Northern Illinois | 31 | Central Michigan | Northern Illinois -3 | Central Michigan | 48.0 | Over |
| 2022 | 11/02 | Northern Illinois | 22 | Central Michigan | 35 | Central Michigan | Northern Illinois -4.5 | Central Michigan | 54.0 | Over |
| 2021 | 10/23 | Central Michigan | 38 | Northern Illinois | 39 | Northern Illinois | Central Michigan -6 | Northern Illinois | 56.0 | Over |
| 2020 | 11/11 | Northern Illinois | 10 | Central Michigan | 40 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan -6 | Central Michigan | 57.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 11/02 | Central Michigan | 48 | Northern Illinois | 10 | Central Michigan | Northern Illinois -1 | Central Michigan | 48.5 | Over |
| 2018 | 09/15 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Central Michigan | 16 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -13.5 | Central Michigan | 48.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 11/24 | Central Michigan | 31 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Central Michigan | Northern Illinois -3 | Central Michigan | 51.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 10/15 | Northern Illinois | 28 | Central Michigan | 34 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan -4 | Central Michigan | 60.0 | Over |
| 2015 | 10/03 | Central Michigan | 29 | Northern Illinois | 19 | Central Michigan | Northern Illinois -2.5 | Central Michigan | 51.0 | Under |
| 2014 | 10/11 | Northern Illinois | 17 | Central Michigan | 34 | Central Michigan | Northern Illinois -12.5 | Central Michigan | 0 | |
| 2013 | 10/19 | Central Michigan | 17 | Northern Illinois | 38 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -17 | Northern Illinois | 0 | |
| 2012 | 09/29 | Northern Illinois | 55 | Central Michigan | 24 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2011 | 10/01 | Central Michigan | 48 | Northern Illinois | 41 | Central Michigan | ||||
| 2010 | 10/23 | Northern Illinois | 33 | Central Michigan | 7 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2009 | 11/27 | Central Michigan | 45 | Northern Illinois | 31 | Central Michigan | ||||
| 2008 | 11/12 | Northern Illinois | 30 | Central Michigan | 33 | Central Michigan | ||||
| 2007 | 09/29 | Central Michigan | 35 | Northern Illinois | 10 | Central Michigan | ||||
| 2006 | 11/17 | Northern Illinois | 31 | Central Michigan | 10 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2005 | 11/05 | Central Michigan | 28 | Northern Illinois | 31 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2004 | 10/16 | Northern Illinois | 42 | Central Michigan | 10 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2003 | 10/11 | Central Michigan | 24 | Northern Illinois | 40 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2002 | 10/19 | Northern Illinois | 49 | Central Michigan | 0 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2001 | 10/27 | Central Michigan | 24 | Northern Illinois | 33 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2000 | 11/17 | Northern Illinois | 40 | Central Michigan | 6 | Northern Illinois |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | 12 | 10 | 6 Overs |
| Northern Illinois | 13 | 2 | 4 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 15 - 10 | 4 - 8 | 0 - 5 | 4 - 3 |
| Road Teams | 10 - 15 | 8 - 4 | 3 - 4 | 5 - 0 |
(#74) Northern Illinois Info
Power Rating: -1.76 #74
Offense Rating: 17.02 #61
Defense Rating: 8.15 #48
Overall SP+ Rating: -6.7 #85
Offense SP+ Rating: 19.4 #109
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 #47
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #75
Expected Record: 8.20 - 4.80
Northern Illinois has won 3 straight
Northern Illinois has won 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 3 - 3 (3 - 3 - 0 vs Spread )
Northern Illinois Highlights
Northern Illinois defense does not give up big plays (#44)
Northern Illinois has a good pass defense (#52)
Northern Illinois commits very few Penalties (#30)
Northern Illinois Deficiencies
Northern Illinois offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#110)
Northern Illinois Does Not Stuff Runs (#12)
Northern Illinois has a bad defensive line (#17)
Power Rating: -1.76 #74
Offense Rating: 17.02 #61
Defense Rating: 8.15 #48
Overall SP+ Rating: -6.7 #85
Offense SP+ Rating: 19.4 #109
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 #47
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #75
Expected Record: 8.20 - 4.80
Northern Illinois has won 3 straight
Northern Illinois has won 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 3 - 3 (3 - 3 - 0 vs Spread )
Northern Illinois Highlights
Northern Illinois defense does not give up big plays (#44)
Northern Illinois has a good pass defense (#52)
Northern Illinois commits very few Penalties (#30)
Northern Illinois Deficiencies
Northern Illinois offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#110)
Northern Illinois Does Not Stuff Runs (#12)
Northern Illinois has a bad defensive line (#17)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | CMU | NIU |
| OverallOver | #92 | #67 |
| OffenseOff | #96 | #68 |
| DefenseDef | #78 | #53 |
| Special TeamsST | #31 | #96 |
| PassingPass | #75 | #73 |
| RushingRush | #70 | #59 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #62 | #44 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #100 | #29 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #105 | #86 |
| TacklingTkl | #46 | #52 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #79 | #58 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #72 | #72 |
| Coverage DefCov | #79 | #60 |
Rematch from Week 10
Northern Illinois 3.0 (48.0)
Central Michigan won vs Northern Illinois this year (37-31)
Previous Matchups
Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan last year (24-16)
Central Michigan beat Northern Illinois in 2023 (37-31)
Central Michigan beat Northern Illinois in 2022 (35-22)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: NIU | CMU
Depth Chart: NIU | CMU
Rosters: NIU | CMU
(#124) Central Michigan Info
Power Rating: -12.985 #124
Offense Rating: 15.74 #74
Defense Rating: 17.30 #125
Overall SP+ Rating: -19.2 #126
Offense SP+ Rating: 16.7 #119
Defense SP+ Rating: 33.9 #109
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Expected Record: 3.90 - 8.10
Central Michigan has lost 1 straight
Central Michigan has won 3 straight at Home
Record at home: 4 - 1 (1 - 4 - 0 vs Spread)
Central Michigan Highlights
Central Michigan does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#96)
Central Michigan Deficiencies
Central Michigan offense is really bad (#130)
Central Michigan pass game is really bad (#124)
Central Michigan offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Central Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Central Michigan does not Sack the QB (#122)
Central Michigan has a bad defense (#121)
Central Michigan Does Not Stuff Runs (#75)
Central Michigan has a bad defensive line (#91)
Central Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#114)
Power Rating: -12.985 #124
Offense Rating: 15.74 #74
Defense Rating: 17.30 #125
Overall SP+ Rating: -19.2 #126
Offense SP+ Rating: 16.7 #119
Defense SP+ Rating: 33.9 #109
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Expected Record: 3.90 - 8.10
Central Michigan has lost 1 straight
Central Michigan has won 3 straight at Home
Record at home: 4 - 1 (1 - 4 - 0 vs Spread)
Central Michigan Highlights
Central Michigan does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#96)
Central Michigan Deficiencies
Central Michigan offense is really bad (#130)
Central Michigan pass game is really bad (#124)
Central Michigan offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Central Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Central Michigan does not Sack the QB (#122)
Central Michigan has a bad defense (#121)
Central Michigan Does Not Stuff Runs (#75)
Central Michigan has a bad defensive line (#91)
Central Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#114)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Lombardi | 189 | 327 | 58% | 2274 | 11 | 7 | 7.0 |
| Ethan Hampton | 19 | 33 | 58% | 147 | 2 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antario Brown | 212 | 1294 | 10 | 6.1 | 80 |
| Gavin Williams (Tr) | 95 | 488 | 3 | 5.1 | 53 |
| Trayvon Rudolph | 22 | 182 | 1 | 8.3 | 36 |
| Rocky Lombardi | 72 | 131 | 7 | 1.8 | 33 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayvon Rudolph | 51 | 531 | 2 | 10.4 | 72 |
| Grayson Barnes | 23 | 422 | 5 | 18.3 | 58 |
| Kacper Rutkiewicz | 20 | 313 | 2 | 15.7 | 64 |
| Davis Patterson | 16 | 197 | 0 | 12.3 | 28 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raishein Thomas | 74 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Jaden Dolphin | 63 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tyler Jackson | 56 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DaRon Gilbert | 52 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Ester | 44 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Roy Williams | 24 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| George Gumbs | 34 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Devonte O'Malley | 33 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jashon Prophete | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Javaughn Byrd | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jacob Finley | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jase Bauer | 163 | 287 | 57% | 1881 | 12 | 8 | 6.6 |
| Bert Emanuel Jr. | 19 | 37 | 51% | 286 | 3 | 3 | 7.7 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Lukes | 144 | 737 | 5 | 5.1 | 46 |
| Myles Bailey | 102 | 476 | 3 | 4.7 | 48 |
| Jase Bauer | 121 | 366 | 10 | 3.0 | 29 |
| Bert Emanuel Jr. | 50 | 220 | 2 | 4.4 | 66 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Davis | 29 | 444 | 4 | 15.3 | 67 |
| Jesse Prewitt III | 31 | 438 | 4 | 14.1 | 70 |
| Chris Parker | 23 | 409 | 3 | 17.8 | 62 |
| Marion Lukes | 29 | 300 | 0 | 10.3 | 44 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Jones | 61 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyle Moretti | 59 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Donte Kent | 52 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Dakota Cochran | 51 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Bristol | 41 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Maurice White | 18 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Quindario Lee | 26 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Moretti | 59 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Kent | 52 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Kyle Moretti | 59 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Daraun McKinney | 39 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |