Northern Illinois Huskies at Western Michigan Broncos
Wednesday, November 6th 2024 (7:00 PM EST)
Northern Illinois -2.5 (51.5) (-130) Open: -1.5 | 52.5
Northern Illinois 42 - Western Michigan: 28 (Mid-American)
Huskies (8 - 5) (5 - 6 - 2)
Coach Thomas Hammock (24 - 33)
Avg Score : 25 - 19 (21 - 20 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#42)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Coach Thomas Hammock (24 - 33)
Avg Score : 25 - 19 (21 - 20 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#42)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
NIU coming off BYE
WMU coming off BYE
Our Line: Northern Illinois -4.5 (SP+ NIU -6.5)
Projected Score: NIU: 28 - WMU: 24 (52)
NIU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
NIU Travel: 165 miles, 1 hrs behind
WMU coming off BYE
Our Line: Northern Illinois -4.5 (SP+ NIU -6.5)
Projected Score: NIU: 28 - WMU: 24 (52)
NIU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
NIU Travel: 165 miles, 1 hrs behind
Broncos (6 - 7) (5 - 8 - 0)
Coach Lance Taylor (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 29 - 31 (40 - 27 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6 - 7 (#72)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Coach Lance Taylor (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 29 - 31 (40 - 27 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6 - 7 (#72)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
| 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: 1, Good: 0, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 4
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Predictions for Northern Illinois's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 4
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
| Western Michigan's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/30 | Western Michigan at Wisconsin | +24.0 | 57.0 | L 14 - 28 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Western Michigan at Ohio State | +37.5 | 54.5 | L 0 - 56 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Western Michigan vs Bethune-Cookman | -33.5 | 54.5 | W 59 - 31 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/28 | Western Michigan at Marshall | +3.5 | 53.5 | L 20 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | Western Michigan at Ball State | -10.0 | 57.5 | W 45 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/12 | Western Michigan vs Akron | -9.5 | 48.5 | W 34 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Western Michigan at Buffalo | -1.0 | 49.5 | W 48 - 41 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Western Michigan vs Kent State | -19.0 | 61.0 | W 52 - 21 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/6 | Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois | +2.5 | 51.5 | L 28 - 42 | O | N | |
| Tue 11/12 | Western Michigan at Bowling Green | +9.5 | 57.5 | L 13 - 31 | U | N | |
| Tue 11/19 | Western Michigan at Central Michigan | -6.0 | 56.0 | L 14 - 16 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan | -6.5 | 56.5 | W 26 - 18 | U | Y | |
| Sat 12/14 | Western Michigan vs South Alabama | +6.0 | 53.5 | L 23 - 30 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 5
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 5
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
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) | 24.5 | 45% (45) | 3.21 (50) | 180 | 40% (85) | 190 | 3.4 (102) | #36 (.14) | 41% (52) | 18.5 | 44% (84) | 37% (21) | 3.4 (32) | 39.8 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| WMU | #85 (.16) | 40% (90) | 28.9 | 41% (87) | 3.09 (71) | 153 | 40% (87) | 211 | 3.89 (72) | #92 (.22) | 44% (101) | 31.3 | 46% (99) | 44% (99) | 4.15 (105) | 62.3 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| 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 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| WMU | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU Offense | 13 | 24.5 | 20.7 | 42.4% | 3.4 | 1.4 | 19 | 370 | 180 | 190 | 5 | 54% | 46% | 45% | 40% | 15% | .21 |
| WMU Defense | 12 | 31.3 | 27.2 | 44.3% | 4.15 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 48% | 46% | 44% | 19% | .22 |
| 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 | 18.5 | 19.7 | 40.7% | 3.4 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% | 43% | 44% | 37% | 13% | .14 |
| WMU Offense | 12 | 28.9 | 39.8 | 40.3% | 3.89 | 1.1 | 20 | 365 | 153 | 211 | 3.8 | 54% | 45% | 41% | 40% | 16% | .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 |
| Western Michigan | 12 | 29:55 | 19.6 | 36% | 49% | 7.1 | 62.3 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 5.2 | 2 | 0 | 28.3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| WMU Defense | 12 | 50% (74) | 46% (99) | - | - | - | - | .17 (91) | 3.48 (127) | 81% (112) | 11% (44) | 0.95 (40) |
| 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) |
| WMU Offense | 12 | 54% (38) | 41% (87) | 39.9 | 153.3 | 3.8 | 21 (54) | .15 (73) | 3.09 (71) | 75% (58) | 10% (66) | 1 (65) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| WMU Defense | 12 | 48% (47) | 44% (99) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (87) | .33 (104) | 1.6 (78) | 31% (94) | 30% (71) | .23 (29) | 9% (7) | 1.9 (31) |
| 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) |
| WMU Offense | 12 | 45% (98) | 40% (87) | 20.6 | 32.8 | 211.2 | 6.5 | 10.3 | 13 (111) | 9 (40) | .2 (96) | 1.5 (105) | 30% (29) | 25% (113) | .25 (93) | 6% (88) | 2 (96) |
Northern Illinois's Power Ratings
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: -2.77 #73
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: 16.86 #97
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: 2.99 #11
2024 Talent Rating: 538.00 #89
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 Mid-American Talent Rating is 514.62
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: -2.77 #73
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: 16.86 #97
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: 2.99 #11
2024 Talent Rating: 538.00 #89
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 Mid-American Talent Rating is 514.62
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Power Ratings Matchup
Northern Illinois: -2.77 Western Michigan: -7.785
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northern Illinois: -3.5 Western Michigan: -10.2
Northern Illinois: -2.77 Western Michigan: -7.785
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northern Illinois: -3.5 Western Michigan: -10.2
Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -7.785 #103
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 22.99 #41
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 15.82 #113
2024 Talent Rating: 588.00 #79
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Western Michigan's 2024 Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Western Michigan's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.2 #105
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #86
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #120
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 514.62
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -7.785 #103
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 22.99 #41
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 15.82 #113
2024 Talent Rating: 588.00 #79
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Western Michigan's 2024 Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Western Michigan's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.2 #105
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #86
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #120
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 514.62
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Northern Illinois Scoring
Offense: 24.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 20.7
Defense: 18.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 19.7
Northern Illinois's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 6 - 2
Record on Road: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 5 - 1
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 24.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 20.7
Defense: 18.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 19.7
Northern Illinois's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 6 - 2
Record on Road: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 5 - 1
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Northern Illinois 28
Western Michigan 24
Projected Total Points: 52
Northern Illinois 28
Western Michigan 24
Projected Total Points: 52
Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 39.8
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.2
Western Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 39.8
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.2
Western Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/06 | Western Michigan | 28 | Northern Illinois | 42 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -2.5 | Northern Illinois | 51.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 11/14 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Western Michigan | 0 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -4.5 | Northern Illinois | 55.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 11/09 | Western Michigan | 21 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -1 | Northern Illinois | 49.0 | Under |
| 2021 | 11/23 | Northern Illinois | 21 | Western Michigan | 42 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -6.5 | Western Michigan | 60.0 | Over |
| 2020 | 11/28 | Western Michigan | 30 | Northern Illinois | 27 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -18.5 | Northern Illinois | 64.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 11/26 | Northern Illinois | 17 | Western Michigan | 14 | Northern Illinois | Western Michigan -10 | Northern Illinois | 51.0 | Under |
| 2018 | 11/20 | Western Michigan | 28 | Northern Illinois | 21 | Western Michigan | Northern Illinois -6.5 | Western Michigan | 48.5 | Over |
| 2017 | 11/15 | Northern Illinois | 35 | Western Michigan | 31 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -9 | Western Michigan | 49.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 10/08 | Western Michigan | 45 | Northern Illinois | 30 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -19 | Northern Illinois | 68.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/18 | Northern Illinois | 27 | Western Michigan | 19 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -3.5 | Northern Illinois | 59.5 | Under |
| 2014 | 11/28 | Western Michigan | 21 | Northern Illinois | 31 | Northern Illinois | Western Michigan -7 | Northern Illinois | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/26 | Northern Illinois | 33 | Western Michigan | 14 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -33.5 | Western Michigan | 0 | |
| 2012 | 10/27 | Western Michigan | 34 | Northern Illinois | 48 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2011 | 10/15 | Northern Illinois | 51 | Western Michigan | 22 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2010 | 10/30 | Western Michigan | 21 | Northern Illinois | 28 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2009 | 10/03 | Northern Illinois | 38 | Western Michigan | 3 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2008 | 09/06 | Western Michigan | 29 | Northern Illinois | 26 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2007 | 10/13 | Northern Illinois | 13 | Western Michigan | 17 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2006 | 10/14 | Western Michigan | 16 | Northern Illinois | 14 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2005 | 11/23 | Northern Illinois | 42 | Western Michigan | 7 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2004 | 10/23 | Western Michigan | 38 | Northern Illinois | 59 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2003 | 10/18 | Northern Illinois | 37 | Western Michigan | 10 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2002 | 10/26 | Western Michigan | 20 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2001 | 10/20 | Northern Illinois | 20 | Western Michigan | 12 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2000 | 10/20 | Western Michigan | 52 | Northern Illinois | 22 | Western Michigan |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 8 | 4 | 5 Overs |
| Northern Illinois | 17 | 8 | 5 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 16 - 9 | 4 - 8 | 2 - 5 | 2 - 3 |
| Road Teams | 9 - 16 | 8 - 4 | 3 - 2 | 5 - 2 |
(#73) Northern Illinois Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -2.77 #73
Offense Rating: 16.86 #97
Defense Rating: 2.99 #11
Overall SP+ Rating: -3.5 #84
Offense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #115
Defense SP+ Rating: 21.6 #32
Talent Rating: 538.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 41%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.39 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Bad Pass Success 40%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 3.08 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 41%
Great Pass Def Success 35%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
Northern Illinois Notes
(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
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -2.77 #73
Offense Rating: 16.86 #97
Defense Rating: 2.99 #11
Overall SP+ Rating: -3.5 #84
Offense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #115
Defense SP+ Rating: 21.6 #32
Talent Rating: 538.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 41%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.39 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Bad Pass Success 40%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 3.08 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 41%
Great Pass Def Success 35%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
Northern Illinois Notes
(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
Power #73
#103Off #97
#41Def #11
#113Talent #89
#79SP+ #84
#105SP+ Off #115
#86SP+ Def #32
#120Rematch from Week 11
Northern Illinois 2.5 (51.5)
Northern Illinois won at Western Michigan this year (42-28)
Previous Matchups
Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan last year (42-28)
Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan in 2023 (24-0)
Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan in 2022 (24-21)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Waldo Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 51° - Wind: 7 mph
Team Information
Injuries: NIU | WMU
Depth Chart: NIU | WMU
Rosters: NIU | WMU
(#103) Western Michigan Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -7.785 #103
Offense Rating: 22.99 #41
Defense Rating: 15.82 #113
Overall SP+ Rating: -10.2 #105
Offense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #86
Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #120
Talent Rating: 588.00 #79
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 45%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.11 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Good Pass Success 46%
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 49%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.38 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Michigan Notes
(11/25) 3 str L's, zero Rgame, QB sucked, Vs EMU 4 bowl
(11/13) QBs/Rgame awful vs BG, Run Def torched in L
(11/7) TO's, stupidity cost vs N Ill. QB Wolff a fraud
(10/22) Def stop rate 47% (#125) into week 9
(10/20) Off torched Buffalo, Def awful vs both Pass & Run
(10/18) Better than record, sched rough, close losses
(10/13) Rgame good, Pass D torched by Akron. Def 4 TOs
(10/4) Run a lot w/ good success. Def awful so far
(10/4) Let's see how they play now sched lightens up
(8/15) DBs supposed to be near the best in the MAC
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -7.785 #103
Offense Rating: 22.99 #41
Defense Rating: 15.82 #113
Overall SP+ Rating: -10.2 #105
Offense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #86
Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #120
Talent Rating: 588.00 #79
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 45%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.11 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Good Pass Success 46%
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 49%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.38 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Michigan Notes
(11/25) 3 str L's, zero Rgame, QB sucked, Vs EMU 4 bowl
(11/13) QBs/Rgame awful vs BG, Run Def torched in L
(11/7) TO's, stupidity cost vs N Ill. QB Wolff a fraud
(10/22) Def stop rate 47% (#125) into week 9
(10/20) Off torched Buffalo, Def awful vs both Pass & Run
(10/18) Better than record, sched rough, close losses
(10/13) Rgame good, Pass D torched by Akron. Def 4 TOs
(10/4) Run a lot w/ good success. Def awful so far
(10/4) Let's see how they play now sched lightens up
(8/15) DBs supposed to be near the best in the MAC
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telly Johnson Jr. | 103 | 480 | 4 | 4.7 | 38 |
| Josh Holst | 49 | 230 | 1 | 4.7 | 22 |
| Jaylen Poe | 36 | 190 | 3 | 5.3 | 22 |
| Trayvon Rudolph | 14 | 179 | 2 | 12.8 | 60 |
| 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 |
| Santana Banner | 54 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Skyler Gill-Howard | 48 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Roy Williams | 38 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Williams | 38 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Nevaeh Sanders | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Skyler Gill-Howard | 48 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Raishein Thomas | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Finley | 36 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Santana Banner | 54 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Amariyun Knighten | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broc Lowry (Tr) | 4 | 8 | 50% | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Ryan Millmore | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Nixon | 132 | 874 | 12 | 6.6 | 92 |
| Jalen Buckley | 120 | 657 | 8 | 5.5 | 61 |
| Broc Lowry (Tr) | 22 | 123 | 3 | 5.6 | 40 |
| Jamal Hailey | 6 | 60 | 1 | 10.0 | 48 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malique Dieudonne | 12 | 209 | 2 | 17.4 | 43 |
| Jordin Parker (Tr) | 12 | 140 | 0 | 11.7 | 38 |
| Jalen Buckley | 12 | 98 | 0 | 8.2 | 24 |
| Christopher Toudle | 8 | 91 | 1 | 11.4 | 23 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Hallock | 84 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Aaron Wofford | 64 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Corey Walker | 38 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Anterio Thompson (Tr) | 34 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Walker | 38 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Mason Nelson | 31 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Isaiah Green | 28 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Popeye Williams (Tr) | 19 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Hallock | 84 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Corey Walker | 38 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Nyquan Washington | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |