Massachusetts Minutemen at Northern Illinois Huskies 
Saturday, October 5th 2024 (12:00 PM EDT)
Northern Illinois -14 (41.0) (-575) Open: -16.5
Northern Illinois 34 - Massachusetts: 20
Minutemen (2 - 10) (6 - 5 - 1)
Coach Don Brown (4 - 20)
Avg Score : 11 - 39 (9 - 43 on Road)
Record Prediction: 2 - 10 (#128)
'24 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Don Brown (4 - 20)
Avg Score : 11 - 39 (9 - 43 on Road)
Record Prediction: 2 - 10 (#128)
'24 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
UMASS 2nd straight Road Game
UMASS is playing their 6th straight game
Our Line: Northern Illinois -18.5 (SP+ NIU -18)
Projected Score: UMASS: 13 - NIU: 31 (44)
NIU Win prob: 86% | Cover: 55%
UMASS Travel: 831 miles, 1 hrs ahead
UMASS is playing their 6th straight game
Our Line: Northern Illinois -18.5 (SP+ NIU -18)
Projected Score: UMASS: 13 - NIU: 31 (44)
NIU Win prob: 86% | Cover: 55%
UMASS Travel: 831 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Huskies (8 - 5) (5 - 6 - 2)
Coach Thomas Hammock (24 - 33)
Avg Score : 17 - 24 (18 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#42)
'24 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Thomas Hammock (24 - 33)
Avg Score : 17 - 24 (18 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#42)
'24 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
| Massachusetts's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Massachusetts vs Eastern Michigan | -2.5 | 49.0 | L 14 - 28 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Massachusetts at Toledo | +17.5 | 50.5 | L 23 - 38 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Massachusetts at Buffalo | +3.5 | 45.5 | L 3 - 34 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Massachusetts vs Central Connecticut | -19.5 | 52.0 | W 35 - 31 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Massachusetts at Miami (OH) | +15.5 | 44.5 | L 20 - 23 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Massachusetts at Northern Illinois | +14.0 | 41.0 | L 20 - 34 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Massachusetts vs Missouri | +27.0 | 54.0 | L 3 - 45 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/26 | Massachusetts vs Wagner | -23.0 | 48.0 | W 35 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | Massachusetts at Mississippi State | +19.5 | 59.5 | L 20 - 45 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Massachusetts vs Liberty | +17.0 | 53.0 | L 34 - 35 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Massachusetts at Georgia | +42.5 | 55.5 | L 21 - 59 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Massachusetts vs UConn | +9.5 | 49.5 | L 42 - 47 | O | Y | |
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Massachusetts's Schedule
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| Northern Illinois's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Northern Illinois vs Western Illinois | -36.5 | 55.5 | W 54 - 15 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Northern Illinois at Notre Dame | +28.5 | 46.5 | W 16 - 14 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/21 | Northern Illinois vs Buffalo | -13.0 | 42.5 | L 20 - 23 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Northern Illinois at NC State | +7.0 | 46.0 | L 17 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Northern Illinois vs Massachusetts | -14.0 | 41.0 | W 34 - 20 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/12 | Northern Illinois at Bowling Green | +3.0 | 46.5 | W 17 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Northern Illinois vs Toledo | -3.0 | 42.5 | L 6 - 13 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Northern Illinois at Ball State | -13.5 | 47.5 | L 23 - 25 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/6 | Northern Illinois at Western Michigan | -2.5 | 51.5 | W 42 - 28 | O | Y | |
| Wed 11/13 | Northern Illinois vs Akron | -14.0 | 43.5 | W 29 - 16 | O | N | |
| Tue 11/19 | Northern Illinois at Miami (OH) | +1.5 | 43.0 | L 9 - 20 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan | -16.5 | 41.5 | W 24 - 16 | U | N | |
| Mon 12/23 | Northern Illinois vs Fresno State | -2.0 | 41.0 | W 28 - 20 | O | Y | |
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Northern Illinois's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Important Stats (2023)
Overall Stats 2023
Additional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMASS | #72 (.18) | 42% (68) | 11.1 | 45% (47) | 3.35 (21) | 142 | 40% (86) | 214 | 3.73 (82) | #124 (.31) | 49% (132) | 38.6 | 53% (131) | 43% (92) | 4.31 (114) | 70.9 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| NIU | #54 (.21) | 42% (62) | 17.1 | 45% (45) | 3.21 (50) | 180 | 40% (85) | 190 | 3.4 (102) | #36 (.14) | 41% (52) | 24.3 | 44% (84) | 37% (21) | 3.4 (32) | 39.8 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMASS | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| NIU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMASS Offense | 12 | 11.1 | 9.3 | 42% | 3.73 | 1.4 | 18 | 356 | 142 | 214 | 4.4 | 51% | 48% | 45% | 40% | 21% | .18 |
| NIU Defense | 13 | 24.3 | 20.8 | 40.7% | 3.4 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% | 43% | 44% | 37% | 13% | .14 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMASS Defense | 12 | 38.6 | 42.5 | 48.5% | 4.31 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 58% | 42% | 53% | 43% | 15% | .31 |
| NIU Offense | 13 | 17.1 | 17.8 | 42.4% | 3.4 | 1.4 | 19 | 370 | 180 | 190 | 5 | 54% | 46% | 45% | 40% | 15% | .21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | 29:45 | 17.8 | 36% | 23% | 8 | 70.9 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 26.5 |
| Northern Illinois | 13 | 31:30 | 18.7 | 42% | 50% | 4.5 | 39.8 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 1 | 27.5 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMASS Offense | 12 | 51% (59) | 45% (47) | 32.5 | 142.2 | 4.4 | 19 (69) | .25 (18) | 3.35 (21) | 62% (125) | 14% (127) | 1.14 (11) |
| NIU Defense | 13 | 56% (122) | 44% (84) | - | - | - | - | .14 (69) | 3.29 (108) | 83% (118) | 8% (114) | 0.94 (37) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMASS Defense | 12 | 58% (130) | 53% (131) | - | - | - | - | .34 (131) | 3.83 (133) | 85% (123) | 9% (89) | 1 (69) |
| 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) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMASS Offense | 12 | 48% (76) | 40% (86) | 17.7 | 29 | 214.1 | 7.4 | 12.1 | 14 (106) | 11 (68) | .18 (99) | 1.5 (85) | 32% (62) | 33% (50) | .43 (35) | 7% (109) | 2.2 (36) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMASS Defense | 12 | 42% (4) | 43% (92) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (100) | .31 (94) | 1.8 (122) | 29% (121) | 37% (125) | .47 (124) | 6% (90) | 1.9 (30) |
| 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) |
Massachusetts's Power Ratings
Massachusetts's Power Rating: -16.22 #115
Massachusetts's Offense Rating: 19.80 #69
Massachusetts's Defense Rating: 17.13 #122
2024 Talent Rating: 245.00 #98
Blue Chip Ratio: 2% #82
Massachusetts's 2024 Expected Record: 2.0 - 10.0
Massachusetts's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -21.9 #129
Massachusetts's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.5 #110
Massachusetts's Defense SP+ Rating: 40.3 #129
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 247.58
Average Power Five Talent: 432.03
Average FBS Talent: 332.4
Massachusetts's Power Rating: -16.22 #115
Massachusetts's Offense Rating: 19.80 #69
Massachusetts's Defense Rating: 17.13 #122
2024 Talent Rating: 245.00 #98
Blue Chip Ratio: 2% #82
Massachusetts's 2024 Expected Record: 2.0 - 10.0
Massachusetts's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -21.9 #129
Massachusetts's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.5 #110
Massachusetts's Defense SP+ Rating: 40.3 #129
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 247.58
Average Power Five Talent: 432.03
Average FBS Talent: 332.4
Power Ratings Matchup
Massachusetts: -16.22 Northern Illinois: -0.635
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Massachusetts: -21.9 Northern Illinois: -3.5
Massachusetts: -16.22 Northern Illinois: -0.635
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Massachusetts: -21.9 Northern Illinois: -3.5
Northern Illinois's Power Ratings
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: -0.635 #73
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: 16.86 #97
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: 2.99 #11
2024 Talent Rating: 258.00 #91
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Northern Illinois's 2024 Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Northern Illinois's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -3.5 #84
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #115
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.6 #32
Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 190
Average Power Five Talent: 432.03
Average FBS Talent: 332.4
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: -0.635 #73
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: 16.86 #97
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: 2.99 #11
2024 Talent Rating: 258.00 #91
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Northern Illinois's 2024 Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Northern Illinois's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -3.5 #84
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #115
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.6 #32
Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 190
Average Power Five Talent: 432.03
Average FBS Talent: 332.4
Massachusetts Scoring
Offense: 11.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 9.3
Defense: 38.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 42.5
Massachusetts's 2024 Record
Record: 2 - 10
Record vs Spread: 6 - 5 - 1
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
Record on Road: 0 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 1
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Offense: 11.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 9.3
Defense: 38.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 42.5
Massachusetts's 2024 Record
Record: 2 - 10
Record vs Spread: 6 - 5 - 1
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
Record on Road: 0 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 1
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Northern Illinois 31
Massachusetts 13
Projected Total Points: 44
Northern Illinois 31
Massachusetts 13
Projected Total Points: 44
Northern Illinois Scoring
Offense: 17.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.8
Defense: 24.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.8
Northern Illinois's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 6 - 2
Over/Under Record: 7 - 6
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 4 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 5 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 4 - 1
Offense: 17.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.8
Defense: 24.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.8
Northern Illinois's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 6 - 2
Over/Under Record: 7 - 6
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 4 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 5 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 4 - 1
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11/12 | Massachusetts | 3 | Northern Illinois | 45 | Northern Illinois -8.5 | Northern Illinois | 43.5 | Over |
| 2024 | 10/05 | Northern Illinois | 34 | Massachusetts | 20 | Northern Illinois -14 | Push | 41.0 | Over |
| 2013 | 11/02 | Massachusetts | 19 | Northern Illinois | 63 | Northern Illinois -24 | Northern Illinois | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11/03 | Northern Illinois | 63 | Massachusetts | 0 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 4 | 2 | 2 Overs |
| Massachusetts | 0 | 0 | 0 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 2 - 2 | 0 - 2 | 0 - 0 | 0 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 2 - 2 | 2 - 0 | 2 - 0 | 0 - 0 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | UMASS | NIU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #115 | #73 |
| SP+SP+ | #129 | #84 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #128 | #51 |
| OffenseOff | #114 | #80 |
| DefenseDef | #117 | #24 |
| Spec TeamsST | #126 | #38 |
| TalentTal | #98 | #91 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #82 | #102 |
(11/18) HC Brown fired, OC Montgomery interim
(11/18) 1-5 stretch, fight w/ Liberty, Rgame good
(9/14) Very competitive 0-2. Outgained Toledo by 100 yds
(8/11) Play Clanga/Mizzu/Liberty/UGA weeks 7-13
(7/30) Lost a ton via portal, did add some. Depth issues.
(7/30) HC Brown improving each year, could they bowl?
(7/30) OL portal rebuild, top 2 RB's portaled out
(7/30) QB Phommachanh bad, WR mostly portal adds
(7/30) Run D nearly last in CFB LY, doesn't look much better
(11/8) Off healthy & improved. Rgame/QB Hampton good
(11/7) Owned WMU. Big plays, caused TO's, KR TD
(10/20) Near 400 yds and only 6 pts (Tol)? 4-19 3rd bad
(10/18) Def ranks top 25 in 13 diff stats, #4 in ypg (253)
(10/18) Great 3rd down Def 20% (#1) & Off 48% (#22)
(10/18) New QB Holst v mobile, cannot pass from pocket
(10/14) QB Hampton left BG game (concussion)
(10/13) DL mauled BGU. 5 sacks, hurt QB. Great Def
(10/4) Best Def in MAC? Off #'s awful so far, check back
(9/28) Def held NC St to 171 yds but 4 TOs killed them
(9/8) Outgained ND 388-286, best W of CFB, Def v good?
| Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 44% | ||
|---|---|---|
| UMASS Off | NIU Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #114 | #24 |
| SuccessSuc | #68 | #52 |
| ExplosiveExp | #48 | #5 |
| PPAPPA | #72 | #36 |
| PowerPwr | #69 | #11 |
| SP+SP+ | #110 | #32 |
| Pts POPPO | #82 | #32 |
| HavocHav | #129 | #120 |
| Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 44% | ||
|---|---|---|
| UMASS Off | NIU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #119 | #22 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #47 | #84 |
| Run ExplRExp | #11 | #37 |
| PPAExp | #18 | #69 | Run BlockR Blk | #94 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #21 | #108 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #29 | #125 |
| TackleTak | - | #3 |
| Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 44% | ||
|---|---|---|
| UMASS Off | NIU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #115 | #32 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #86 | #21 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #85 | #14 |
| PPAExp | #99 | #18 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #57 | #73 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #127 | #114 |
| DB HavocDB | #109 | #115 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU Off | UMASS Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #80 | #117 |
| SuccessSuc | #62 | #132 |
| ExplosiveExp | #84 | #66 |
| PPAPPA | #54 | #124 |
| PowerPwr | #97 | #122 |
| SP+SP+ | #115 | #129 |
| Pts POPPO | #102 | #114 |
| HavocHav | #50 | #97 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIU Off | UMASS Def | |
| Run GameRun | #90 | #119 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #45 | #131 |
| Run ExplRExp | #29 | #69 |
| PPAExp | #36 | #131 | Run BlockR Blk | #20 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #50 | #133 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #63 | #133 |
| TackleTak | - | #14 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU Off | UMASS Def |
| Pass GamePass | #110 | #104 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #85 | #92 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #96 | #122 |
| PPAExp | #75 | #94 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #58 | #86 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #47 | #89 |
| DB HavocDB | #63 | #90 |
Program Comparison
NIU 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'24 Profile: Remains Average G5
UMASS 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'24 Profile: Remains Poor G5
NIU 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'24 Profile: Remains Average G5
UMASS 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'24 Profile: Remains Poor G5
Weather Forecast
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Northern Illinois -14.0 (41.0)
Northern Illinois won vs Massachusetts this year (34-20)
Previous Matchups
Northern Illinois beat Massachusetts last year (45-3)
Northern Illinois beat Massachusetts in 2024 (34-20)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taisun Phommachanh | 132 | 234 | 56% | 1590 | 8 | 6 | 6.8 |
| AJ Hairston | 40 | 73 | 55% | 480 | 5 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen John | 111 | 583 | 5 | 5.3 | 68 |
| C.J. Hester (Tr) | 119 | 529 | 4 | 4.4 | 24 |
| Taisun Phommachanh | 107 | 317 | 3 | 3.0 | 33 |
| Brandon Campbell (Tr) | 61 | 233 | 3 | 3.8 | 21 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakobie Keeney-James (Tr) | 51 | 870 | 6 | 17.1 | 75 |
| Ty Harding | 18 | 303 | 5 | 16.8 | 58 |
| Jacquon Gibson | 23 | 270 | 1 | 11.7 | 39 |
| Sterling Galban (Tr) | 25 | 210 | 0 | 8.4 | 21 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Stewart | 77 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Gerrell Johnson | 74 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Tyler Rudolph | 61 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Te'Rai Powell | 52 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louce Julien | 43 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Kofi Asare | 30 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Jalen Stewart | 77 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Christian Lebrun | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ellis (Tr) | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Isaiah Rutherford | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Tim Grant-Randall (Tr) | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Hampton | 143 | 245 | 58% | 1608 | 12 | 6 | 6.6 |
| Josh Holst | 65 | 111 | 59% | 593 | 2 | 2 | 5.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | 139 | 749 | 4 | 5.4 | 71 |
| Antario Brown | 115 | 567 | 4 | 4.9 | 49 |
| Telly Johnson Jr. | 103 | 480 | 4 | 4.7 | 38 |
| Josh Holst | 49 | 230 | 1 | 4.7 | 22 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayvon Rudolph | 37 | 403 | 1 | 10.9 | 48 |
| Cam Thompson | 27 | 388 | 3 | 14.4 | 54 |
| Grayson Barnes | 31 | 338 | 4 | 10.9 | 60 |
| Andrew McElroy (Tr) | 26 | 264 | 0 | 10.2 | 42 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Fuhrman (Tr) | 61 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaden Dolphin | 61 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Santana Banner | 54 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Nate Valcarcel | 53 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonte O'Malley | 38 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Roy Williams | 38 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Nevaeh Sanders | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Skyler Gill-Howard | 48 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Valcarcel | 53 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Jacob Finley | 36 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Santana Banner | 54 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |