Central Michigan Chippewas at Northern Illinois Huskies
Saturday, November 30th 2024 (3:30 PM EST)
Northern Illinois -16.5 (41.5) (-550) Open: -12.5 | 45.5
Northern Illinois 24 - Central Michigan: 16 (Mid-American)
Chippewas (4 - 8) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach Jim McElwain (29 - 28)
Avg Score : 23 - 30 (15 - 35 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 6)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Coach Jim McElwain (29 - 28)
Avg Score : 23 - 30 (15 - 35 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 6)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
NIU is playing their 4th straight game
CMU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Northern Illinois -14.5 (SP+ NIU -12)
Projected Score: CMU: 15 - NIU: 30 (45)
NIU Win prob: 90% | Cover: 54%
CMU Travel: 233 miles, 1 hrs ahead
CMU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Northern Illinois -14.5 (SP+ NIU -12)
Projected Score: CMU: 15 - NIU: 30 (45)
NIU Win prob: 90% | Cover: 54%
CMU Travel: 233 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Huskies (8 - 5) (5 - 6 - 2)
Coach Thomas Hammock (24 - 33)
Avg Score : 25 - 19 (28 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#42)
Wins: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 5)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Coach Thomas Hammock (24 - 33)
Avg Score : 25 - 19 (28 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#42)
Wins: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 5)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
| Central Michigan's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Central Michigan vs Central Connecticut | -33.5 | 54.5 | W 66 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Central Michigan vs Florida International | -3.5 | 51.5 | L 16 - 52 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Central Michigan at Illinois | +21.5 | 49.5 | L 9 - 30 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Central Michigan vs Ball State | -6.5 | 51.0 | W 37 - 34 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Central Michigan vs San Diego State | -2.5 | 47.5 | W 22 - 21 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Central Michigan vs Ohio | +3.0 | 50.5 | L 25 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan | +3.5 | 52.5 | L 34 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Central Michigan at Miami (OH) | +10.5 | 48.5 | L 7 - 46 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/5 | Central Michigan vs Bowling Green | +14.5 | 47.5 | L 13 - 23 | U | Y | |
| Tue 11/12 | Central Michigan at Toledo | +15.0 | 52.5 | L 10 - 37 | U | N | |
| Tue 11/19 | Central Michigan vs Western Michigan | +6.0 | 56.0 | W 16 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Central Michigan at Northern Illinois | +16.5 | 41.5 | L 16 - 24 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 7
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 4
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 3, Poor: 3
Predictions for Central Michigan's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 7
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 4
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 3, Poor: 3
| 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 0, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 8
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 5
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 2, Bad: 0, Poor: 3
Predictions for Northern Illinois's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 8
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 5
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 2, Bad: 0, Poor: 3
Important Stats (2024)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU | #96 (.15) | 39% (115) | 22.6 | 42% (88) | 3.2 (41) | 169 | 34% (124) | 163 | 3.82 (80) | #96 (.21) | 40% (44) | 29.7 | 41% (48) | 39% (50) | 3.6 (45) | 60.9 | 2 | 0.4 |
| NIU | #86 (.16) | 42% (79) | 24.5 | 44% (72) | 3.25 (33) | 204 | 40% (86) | 179 | 3.39 (113) | #11 (.06) | 38% (19) | 18.5 | 41% (52) | 35% (9) | 3.08 (12) | 42.8 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
Overall Stats 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU Offense | 12 | 22.6 | 15.2 | 38.7% | 3.82 | 2 | 18 | 332 | 169 | 163 | 4.5 | 57% | 43% | 42% | 34% | 20% | .15 |
| NIU Defense | 13 | 18.5 | 17.2 | 37.7% | 3.08 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 49% | 51% | 41% | 35% | 17% | .06 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU Defense | 12 | 29.7 | 35 | 39.9% | 3.6 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 48% | 41% | 39% | 18% | .21 |
| NIU Offense | 13 | 24.5 | 27.8 | 42.1% | 3.39 | 1.2 | 21 | 383 | 204 | 179 | 4.8 | 59% | 41% | 44% | 40% | 15% | .16 |
Additional Stats 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | 12 | 29:26 | 17.9 | 35% | 58% | 6.8 | 60.9 | 2 | 0.4 | 7.7 | 2.6 | 3 | 27.1 |
| Northern Illinois | 13 | 33:20 | 21.5 | 42% | 45% | 4.2 | 42.8 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 1 | 30.4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU Offense | 12 | 57% (24) | 42% (88) | 37.3 | 168.9 | 4.5 | 17 (84) | .22 (24) | 3.2 (41) | 80% (23) | 12% (108) | 1.09 (27) |
| NIU Defense | 13 | 49% (44) | 41% (52) | - | - | - | - | .08 (45) | 3.06 (79) | 74% (73) | 11% (53) | 0.9 (33) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU Defense | 12 | 52% (80) | 41% (48) | - | - | - | - | .15 (82) | 3 (66) | 82% (117) | 13% (14) | 1.18 (127) |
| NIU Offense | 13 | 59% (11) | 44% (72) | 42.8 | 204.2 | 4.8 | 22 (55) | .14 (66) | 3.25 (33) | 72% (83) | 9% (60) | 1 (54) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU Offense | 12 | 43% (110) | 34% (124) | 13.9 | 25.2 | 163.4 | 6.5 | 11.7 | 11 (122) | 12 (85) | .04 (129) | 1.5 (85) | 34% (112) | 22% (132) | .18 (116) | 8% (119) | 2 (86) |
| NIU Defense | 13 | 51% (93) | 35% (9) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (76) | .04 (4) | 1.5 (55) | 36% (15) | 25% (10) | .18 (16) | 7% (37) | 2 (67) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU Defense | 12 | 48% (54) | 39% (50) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (134) | .28 (93) | 1.7 (102) | 36% (18) | 30% (60) | .37 (95) | 5% (117) | 2.2 (103) |
| NIU Offense | 13 | 41% (124) | 40% (86) | 16.5 | 28.5 | 179.1 | 6.3 | 10.8 | 16 (87) | 8 (40) | .23 (84) | 1.6 (58) | 31% (68) | 30% (89) | .17 (117) | 5% (39) | 1.9 (116) |
Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: -14.12 #111
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: 17.21 #92
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: 12.06 #88
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Central Michigan's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Central Michigan's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.8 #120
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #122
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Central Michigan's Power Rating: -14.12 #111
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: 17.21 #92
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: 12.06 #88
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Central Michigan's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Central Michigan's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.8 #120
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #122
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -14.12 Northern Illinois: -0.635
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -15.8 Northern Illinois: -3.5
Central Michigan: -14.12 Northern Illinois: -0.635
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -15.8 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: 96.00 #1
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 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
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: 96.00 #1
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 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.2
Defense: 29.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 35
Central Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.2
Defense: 29.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 35
Central Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Northern Illinois 30
Central Michigan 15
Total Points: 45
Northern Illinois 30
Central Michigan 15
Total Points: 45
Northern Illinois Scoring
Offense: 24.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 27.8
Defense: 18.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 17.2
Northern Illinois's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 6 - 2
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: 24.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 27.8
Defense: 18.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 17.2
Northern Illinois's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 6 - 2
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 13 | 2 | 6 Overs |
| Central Michigan | 12 | 10 | 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 |
(#111) Central Michigan Info
Power Rating: -14.12 #111
Offense Rating: 17.21 #92
Defense Rating: 12.06 #88
Overall SP+ Rating: -15.8 #120
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #122
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #115
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 43%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 39%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.82 PPO
Bad Run Success 42%
Awful Pass Success 34%
Poor OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.6 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 41%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Central Michigan has won 1 straight
Central Michigan has lost 5 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 5 (2 - 3 - 0 vs Spread )
Central Michigan Notes
(11/20) McElwain retiring after final game vs N. Ill
(11/13) New QB Glasser bad vs Toledo, Rgame awful in L
(11/8) Off really bad, QB's unplayable, Rgame plodding
(10/27) 3 str L's, Def cooked, QBs are awful, Dogs last 4
(10/20) 45 runs/12 pass. Ran for 285, but Pass D torched
(10/15) Starting QB Labas out for season (arm)
(10/15) Backup QB Jefferson starting vs EMU
(10/13) QB's bad, Rgame OK, Run def mauled by Ohio
(10/4) Run Off/Def good, Pass Off/Def bad. OL & F7 good
(10/2) Rgame good/dominant vs poor D's. QB Labas JAG
Central Michigan Highlights
Central Michigan does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#96)
Central Michigan Front 7 is disruptive (#135)
Central Michigan Deficiencies
Central Michigan has a bad TO Margin (#54)
Central Michigan Fumbles a Lot (#89)
Central Michigan offense is really bad (#130)
Central Michigan pass game is really bad (#124)
Central Michigan gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#96)
Power Rating: -14.12 #111
Offense Rating: 17.21 #92
Defense Rating: 12.06 #88
Overall SP+ Rating: -15.8 #120
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #122
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #115
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 43%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 39%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.82 PPO
Bad Run Success 42%
Awful Pass Success 34%
Poor OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.6 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 41%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Central Michigan has won 1 straight
Central Michigan has lost 5 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 5 (2 - 3 - 0 vs Spread )
Central Michigan Notes
(11/20) McElwain retiring after final game vs N. Ill
(11/13) New QB Glasser bad vs Toledo, Rgame awful in L
(11/8) Off really bad, QB's unplayable, Rgame plodding
(10/27) 3 str L's, Def cooked, QBs are awful, Dogs last 4
(10/20) 45 runs/12 pass. Ran for 285, but Pass D torched
(10/15) Starting QB Labas out for season (arm)
(10/15) Backup QB Jefferson starting vs EMU
(10/13) QB's bad, Rgame OK, Run def mauled by Ohio
(10/4) Run Off/Def good, Pass Off/Def bad. OL & F7 good
(10/2) Rgame good/dominant vs poor D's. QB Labas JAG
Central Michigan Highlights
Central Michigan does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#96)
Central Michigan Front 7 is disruptive (#135)
Central Michigan Deficiencies
Central Michigan has a bad TO Margin (#54)
Central Michigan Fumbles a Lot (#89)
Central Michigan offense is really bad (#130)
Central Michigan pass game is really bad (#124)
Central Michigan gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#96)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU | CMU |
| OverallOver | #37 | #77 |
| OffenseOff | #65 | #105 |
| DefenseDef | #18 | #40 |
| Special TeamsST | #34 | #39 |
| PassingPass | #87 | #104 |
| RushingRush | #65 | #70 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #18 | #82 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #53 | #112 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #102 | #96 |
| TacklingTkl | #3 | #21 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #17 | #32 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #64 | #26 |
| Coverage DefCov | #22 | #71 |
Rematch from Week 14
Northern Illinois -16.5 (41.5)
Northern Illinois won vs Central Michigan this year (24-16)
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 Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: CMU | NIU
Depth Chart: CMU | NIU
Rosters: CMU | NIU
(#73) Northern Illinois Info
Power Rating: -0.635 #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: 96.00 #1
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 has lost 1 straight
Northern Illinois has won 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 4 - 2 (1 - 4 - 1 vs Spread)
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
Northern Illinois Highlights
Northern Illinois has Really Good Running Game (#106)
Northern Illinois does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#106)
Northern Illinois Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Northern Illinois has a really good defense (#46)
Northern Illinois defense is really good in red zone (#16)
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)
Power Rating: -0.635 #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: 96.00 #1
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 has lost 1 straight
Northern Illinois has won 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 4 - 2 (1 - 4 - 1 vs Spread)
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
Northern Illinois Highlights
Northern Illinois has Really Good Running Game (#106)
Northern Illinois does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#106)
Northern Illinois Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Northern Illinois has a really good defense (#46)
Northern Illinois defense is really good in red zone (#16)
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)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Labas | 94 | 160 | 59% | 1114 | 7 | 7 | 7.0 |
| Jadyn Glasser | 41 | 76 | 54% | 439 | 2 | 4 | 5.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Lukes | 161 | 788 | 5 | 4.9 | 66 |
| BJ Harris | 91 | 418 | 3 | 4.6 | 71 |
| Myles Bailey | 51 | 292 | 3 | 5.7 | 35 |
| Tyler Jefferson | 43 | 233 | 1 | 5.4 | 44 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Parker | 29 | 360 | 3 | 12.4 | 44 |
| Solomon Davis (Tr) | 19 | 350 | 2 | 18.4 | 72 |
| Evan Boyd | 21 | 302 | 2 | 14.4 | 47 |
| Jesse Prewitt III | 23 | 186 | 2 | 8.1 | 21 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Kwiatkowski | 97 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Caleb Spann | 61 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Justin Whiteside | 58 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Elijah Rikard | 56 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Williams | 42 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonah Pace | 34 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Michael Heldman | 29 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| Dakota Cochran | 54 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daraun McKinney | 53 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Donte Kent | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Caleb Spann | 61 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 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 |