Northern Illinois Huskies at Eastern Michigan Eagles
Saturday, October 11th 2025 (1:00 PM EDT)
Northern Illinois -1.5 (48.5) (-118) Open: -1.5
Eastern Michigan 16 - Northern Illinois: 10 (Mid-American)
Huskies (3 - 9) (3 - 9 - 0)
Coach Thomas Hammock (31 - 38)
Avg Score : 17 - 24 (16 - 28 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#117)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
Coach Thomas Hammock (31 - 38)
Avg Score : 17 - 24 (16 - 28 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#117)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
EMU is playing their 7th straight game
NIU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Eastern Michigan -9 (SP+ EMU -2)
Projected Score: NIU: 19 - EMU: 28 (48)
NIU Win prob: 50% | Cover: 47%
NIU Travel: 264 miles, 1 hrs behind
NIU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Eastern Michigan -9 (SP+ EMU -2)
Projected Score: NIU: 19 - EMU: 28 (48)
NIU Win prob: 50% | Cover: 47%
NIU Travel: 264 miles, 1 hrs behind
Eagles (4 - 8) (7 - 4 - 1)
Coach Chris Creighton (57 - 75)
Avg Score : 24 - 30 (24 - 25 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#98)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
Coach Chris Creighton (57 - 75)
Avg Score : 24 - 30 (24 - 25 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#98)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
 
| Northern Illinois's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Northern Illinois vs Holy Cross | -13.5 | 48.5 | W 19 - 17 | U | N | |
| Fri 9/5 | Northern Illinois at Maryland | +17.0 | 44.5 | L 9 - 20 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/20 | Northern Illinois at Mississippi State | +23.5 | 48.5 | L 10 - 38 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/27 | Northern Illinois vs San Diego State | +1.5 | 41.5 | L 3 - 6 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) | +4.5 | 38.5 | L 14 - 25 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/11 | Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan | -1.5 | 48.5 | L 10 - 16 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/18 | Northern Illinois at Ohio | +10.5 | 41.5 | L 21 - 48 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/25 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State | -6.5 | 41.5 | W 21 - 7 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/5 | Northern Illinois at Toledo | +14.5 | 42.5 | L 3 - 42 | O | N | |
| Wed 11/12 | Northern Illinois at Massachusetts | -8.5 | 43.5 | W 45 - 3 | O | Y | |
| Tue 11/18 | Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan | +7.0 | 39.5 | L 19 - 35 | O | N | |
| Fri 11/28 | Northern Illinois vs Kent State | -5.0 | 45.0 | L 31 - 35 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Predictions for Northern Illinois's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
| Eastern Michigan's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Eastern Michigan at Texas State | +14.0 | 58.5 | L 27 - 52 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Eastern Michigan vs Long Island University | -22.5 | 54.5 | L 23 - 28 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/13 | Eastern Michigan at Kentucky | +26.5 | 49.5 | L 23 - 48 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Eastern Michigan vs Louisiana | +2.5 | 51.5 | W 34 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/27 | Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan | +3.0 | 55.5 | L 13 - 24 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Eastern Michigan at Buffalo | +9.5 | 53.5 | L 30 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois | +1.5 | 48.5 | W 16 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/18 | Eastern Michigan at Miami (OH) | +12.5 | 47.5 | L 30 - 44 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/25 | Eastern Michigan vs Ohio | +11.5 | 60.5 | L 21 - 28 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/8 | Eastern Michigan vs Bowling Green | -3.0 | 49.5 | W 27 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/15 | Eastern Michigan at Ball State | -2.5 | 48.5 | W 24 - 9 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/25 | Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan | +10.0 | 49.0 | L 21 - 31 | O | Y | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 4, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Predictions for Eastern Michigan's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Important Stats (2024)
Overall Stats 2024
Additional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | #86 (.16) | 42% (79) | 17.1 | 44% (72) | 3.25 (33) | 204 | 40% (86) | 179 | 3.39 (113) | #11 (.06) | 38% (19) | 24.3 | 41% (52) | 35% (9) | 3.08 (12) | 42.8 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| EMU | #117 (.09) | 42% (74) | 24.1 | 43% (87) | 2.98 (82) | 142 | 42% (66) | 235 | 3.47 (105) | #83 (.19) | 45% (105) | 29.8 | 45% (84) | 46% (116) | 3.49 (38) | 62.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| 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 | ||||
| EMU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU Offense | 13 | 17.1 | 16.3 | 42.1% | 3.39 | 1.2 | 21 | 383 | 204 | 179 | 4.8 | 59% | 41% | 44% | 40% | 15% | .16 |
| EMU Defense | 12 | 29.8 | 24.8 | 45% | 3.49 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% | 46% | 45% | 46% | 19% | .19 |
| 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 | 24.3 | 27.8 | 37.7% | 3.08 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 49% | 51% | 41% | 35% | 17% | .06 |
| EMU Offense | 12 | 24.1 | 23.7 | 42.2% | 3.47 | 1.4 | 21 | 378 | 142 | 235 | 3.6 | 47% | 53% | 43% | 42% | 19% | .09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 13 | 33:20 | 21.5 | 42% | 45% | 4.2 | 42.8 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 1 | 30.4 |
| Eastern Michigan | 12 | 31:06 | 21.3 | 41% | 55% | 6.5 | 62.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 1 | 29.2 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 | 59% (11) | 44% (72) | 42.8 | 204.2 | 4.8 | 22 (55) | .14 (66) | 3.25 (33) | 72% (83) | 9% (60) | 1 (54) |
| EMU Defense | 12 | 53% (102) | 45% (84) | - | - | - | - | .09 (51) | 3.07 (82) | 60% (10) | 14% (6) | 0.9 (34) |
| 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 | 49% (44) | 41% (52) | - | - | - | - | .08 (45) | 3.06 (79) | 74% (73) | 11% (53) | 0.9 (33) |
| EMU Offense | 12 | 47% (90) | 43% (87) | 39.3 | 142.3 | 3.6 | 17 (84) | .01 (119) | 2.98 (82) | 57% (131) | 11% (91) | 0.85 (122) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 | 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) |
| EMU Defense | 12 | 46% (31) | 46% (116) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (117) | .36 (117) | 1.7 (100) | 28% (119) | 34% (112) | .32 (77) | 5% (107) | 1.8 (23) |
| 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 | 51% (93) | 35% (9) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (76) | .04 (4) | 1.5 (55) | 36% (15) | 25% (10) | .18 (16) | 7% (37) | 2 (67) |
| EMU Offense | 12 | 53% (44) | 42% (66) | 20.7 | 34.6 | 235.3 | 6.8 | 11.4 | 17 (79) | 10 (63) | .16 (105) | 1.5 (116) | 32% (70) | 34% (36) | .36 (59) | 8% (124) | 2 (88) |
Northern Illinois's Power Ratings
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: -20.21 #130
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: 1.81 #130
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: 22.02 #121
2025 Talent Rating: 526.00 #113
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Northern Illinois's 2025 Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Northern Illinois's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.7 #128
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 12.0 #135
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.1 #74
Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 500.89
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: -20.21 #130
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: 1.81 #130
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: 22.02 #121
2025 Talent Rating: 526.00 #113
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Northern Illinois's 2025 Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Northern Illinois's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.7 #128
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 12.0 #135
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.1 #74
Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 500.89
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Northern Illinois: -20.21 Eastern Michigan: -9.445
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northern Illinois: -16.7 Eastern Michigan: -14.7
Northern Illinois: -20.21 Eastern Michigan: -9.445
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northern Illinois: -16.7 Eastern Michigan: -14.7
Eastern Michigan's Power Ratings
Eastern Michigan's Power Rating: -9.445 #96
Eastern Michigan's Offense Rating: 10.71 #83
Eastern Michigan's Defense Rating: 19.90 #106
2025 Talent Rating: 630.00 #86
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Eastern Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Eastern Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.7 #119
Eastern Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.4 #113
Eastern Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.1 #114
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 571
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Eastern Michigan's Power Rating: -9.445 #96
Eastern Michigan's Offense Rating: 10.71 #83
Eastern Michigan's Defense Rating: 19.90 #106
2025 Talent Rating: 630.00 #86
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Eastern Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Eastern Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.7 #119
Eastern Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.4 #113
Eastern Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.1 #114
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 571
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Northern Illinois Scoring
Offense: 17.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 16.3
Defense: 24.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 27.8
Northern Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record on Road: 1 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 17.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 16.3
Defense: 24.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 27.8
Northern Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record on Road: 1 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Eastern Michigan 28
Northern Illinois 19
Projected Total Points: 48
Eastern Michigan 28
Northern Illinois 19
Projected Total Points: 48
Eastern Michigan Scoring
Offense: 24.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 23.7
Defense: 29.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.8
Eastern Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 7 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 1 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 1
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 1
Offense: 24.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 23.7
Defense: 29.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.8
Eastern Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 7 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 1 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 1
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 1
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10/11 | Eastern Michigan | 16 | Northern Illinois | 10 | Northern Illinois -1.5 | Eastern Michigan | 48.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 10/21 | Northern Illinois | 20 | Eastern Michigan | 13 | Northern Illinois -11.5 | Eastern Michigan | 43.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 10/15 | Eastern Michigan | 10 | Northern Illinois | 39 | Eastern Michigan -3.5 | Northern Illinois | 64.5 | Under |
| 2021 | 10/02 | Northern Illinois | 27 | Eastern Michigan | 20 | Eastern Michigan -0.0 | Northern Illinois | 62.5 | Under |
| 2020 | 12/12 | Eastern Michigan | 41 | Northern Illinois | 33 | Eastern Michigan -6 | Eastern Michigan | 55.5 | Over |
| 2019 | 11/19 | Northern Illinois | 17 | Eastern Michigan | 45 | Northern Illinois -3.5 | Eastern Michigan | 56.5 | Over |
| 2018 | 09/29 | Eastern Michigan | 23 | Northern Illinois | 26 | Eastern Michigan -3.5 | Northern Illinois | 50.5 | Under |
| 2017 | 10/26 | Northern Illinois | 30 | Eastern Michigan | 27 | Northern Illinois -7.5 | Eastern Michigan | 47.0 | Over |
| 2016 | 11/16 | Eastern Michigan | 24 | Northern Illinois | 31 | Northern Illinois -4 | Northern Illinois | 63.0 | Under |
| 2015 | 10/24 | Northern Illinois | 49 | Eastern Michigan | 21 | Northern Illinois -27.5 | Northern Illinois | 64.5 | Over |
| 2014 | 10/25 | Eastern Michigan | 17 | Northern Illinois | 28 | Northern Illinois -20.5 | Eastern Michigan | 0 | |
| 2013 | 10/26 | Northern Illinois | 59 | Eastern Michigan | 20 | Northern Illinois -30.5 | Northern Illinois | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11/23 | Eastern Michigan | 7 | Northern Illinois | 49 | ||||
| 2011 | 11/25 | Northern Illinois | 18 | Eastern Michigan | 12 | ||||
| 2010 | 11/26 | Eastern Michigan | 3 | Northern Illinois | 71 | ||||
| 2009 | 11/05 | Northern Illinois | 50 | Eastern Michigan | 6 | ||||
| 2008 | 09/27 | Eastern Michigan | 0 | Northern Illinois | 37 | ||||
| 2007 | 09/15 | Northern Illinois | 19 | Eastern Michigan | 21 | ||||
| 2006 | 11/24 | Eastern Michigan | 0 | Northern Illinois | 27 | ||||
| 2005 | 10/15 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Eastern Michigan | 8 | ||||
| 2004 | 11/20 | Eastern Michigan | 16 | Northern Illinois | 34 | ||||
| 2003 | 11/22 | Northern Illinois | 38 | Eastern Michigan | 24 | ||||
| 2001 | 11/03 | Northern Illinois | 40 | Eastern Michigan | 17 | ||||
| 2000 | 11/10 | Eastern Michigan | 39 | Northern Illinois | 32 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan | 5 | 6 | 4 Overs |
| Northern Illinois | 19 | 6 | 6 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 13 - 11 | 6 - 6 | 4 - 5 | 2 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 11 - 13 | 6 - 6 | 1 - 2 | 5 - 4 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU | EMU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #130 | #96 |
| SP+SP+ | #128 | #119 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #116 | #112 |
| OffenseOff | #117 | #82 |
| DefenseDef | #105 | #129 |
| Spec TeamsST | #88 | #130 |
| TalentTal | #113 | #86 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #101 | #101 |
(11/5) Last MAC year, no bowl. No Offense. Grim outlook
(10/31) Off is worst in CFB, QBs awful, RB Johnson OK
(10/31) DL good, Def good but Off #'s are just ass
(10/19) Lost 6 straight, worst Off Success #'s in all CFB
(10/19) Program is regressing fast. OC Beschorner must go
(9/29) QB Holst benched, QB2 Davidson immediately picked
(9/25) Off poss worst in CFB, have no QB, rush Off worse
(8/30) Slog W over Holy Cross. 3.7 ypc, 4.5 ypp. Woof
(5/5) Portal QB Proctor (Dart) exciting, joins in summer
(5/5) QB1 Holst won spring, started 3 games LY
(5/5) WR Bryant, Pardridge and Givens top 3 spring
(10/31) Def 2nd worst in MAC, bottom 5 in all CFB
(10/31) DC Ben Needham must go, Def killing season
(9/20) Huge W vs ULL, 400+ yds Off, QB Kim better
(9/8) Run Off is bottom 10, QB Kim entire offense
(9/4) QB Kim good, Def awful esp vs Run vs Tex st
(7/27) WR Lockett back, need to find depth & TEs
(3/26) QB Kim (Coastal) or Edge (MD) portal adds
(3/26) RB rebuild. Some options, 2 portal adds
(3/26) OL bad LY, 3/5 back, only 1 portal
(3/26) Def bad LY, returns some. 7 portals
(3/26) HC Creighton sliding, lost last 5 to miss bowl
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIU Off | EMU Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #117 | #129 |
| SuccessSuc | #79 | #105 |
| ExplosiveExp | #96 | #61 |
| PPAPPA | #86 | #83 |
| PowerPwr | #130 | #106 |
| SP+SP+ | #135 | #114 |
| Pts POPPO | #113 | #38 |
| HavocHav | #44 | #24 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIU Off | EMU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #64 | #126 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #72 | #84 |
| Run ExplRExp | #54 | #34 |
| PPAExp | #66 | #51 | Run BlockR Blk | #79 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #33 | #82 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #14 | #70 |
| TackleTak | - | #135 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIU Off | EMU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #136 | #121 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #86 | #116 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #58 | #100 |
| PPAExp | #84 | #117 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #114 | #115 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #60 | #6 |
| DB HavocDB | #39 | #107 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | EMU Off | NIU Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #82 | #105 |
| SuccessSuc | #74 | #19 |
| ExplosiveExp | #121 | #37 |
| PPAPPA | #117 | #11 |
| PowerPwr | #83 | #121 |
| SP+SP+ | #113 | #74 |
| Pts POPPO | #105 | #12 |
| HavocHav | #116 | #48 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48% | ||
|---|---|---|
| EMU Off | NIU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #105 | #108 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #87 | #52 |
| Run ExplRExp | #122 | #33 |
| PPAExp | #119 | #45 | Run BlockR Blk | #61 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #82 | #79 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #69 | #104 |
| TackleTak | - | #9 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | EMU Off | NIU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #60 | #94 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #66 | #9 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #116 | #55 |
| PPAExp | #105 | #4 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #91 | #100 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #91 | #53 |
| DB HavocDB | #124 | #37 |
Program Comparison
EMU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5
NIU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Poor G5
EMU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5
NIU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Poor G5
Weather Forecast
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Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 61° - Wind: 8 mph
Playing in Rynearson Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 61° - Wind: 8 mph
Northern Illinois 1.5 (48.5)
Eastern Michigan won vs Northern Illinois this year (16-10)
Previous Matchups
Eastern Michigan beat Northern Illinois last year (16-10)
Northern Illinois beat Eastern Michigan in 2023 (20-13)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Holst | 78 | 130 | 60% | 689 | 4 | 3 | 5.3 |
| Brady Davidson | 40 | 87 | 46% | 384 | 3 | 3 | 4.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chavon Wright | 196 | 875 | 5 | 4.5 | 45 |
| Telly Johnson Jr. | 124 | 690 | 4 | 5.6 | 80 |
| Jalen Macon | 45 | 216 | 5 | 4.8 | 36 |
| Lazaro Rogers | 33 | 189 | 1 | 5.7 | 76 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAree Rogers | 46 | 506 | 3 | 11.0 | 50 |
| Gary Givens III | 12 | 145 | 1 | 12.1 | 31 |
| Rickey Taylor Jr. | 9 | 134 | 1 | 14.9 | 41 |
| Telly Johnson Jr. | 16 | 97 | 0 | 6.1 | 17 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Urwiler | 127 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Filip Maciorowski | 76 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Jasper Beeler | 74 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Finley | 57 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Maciorowski | 76 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Jay'Shon Thomas | 19 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Roy Williams | 33 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Quinton Urwiler | 127 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Finley | 57 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Donte Harrison | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Dev'ion Reynolds | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Kim (Tr) | 247 | 402 | 61% | 2817 | 18 | 11 | 7.0 |
| Terry Lockett | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dontae McMillan | 177 | 1014 | 4 | 5.7 | 54 |
| Tavierre Dunlap (Tr) | 106 | 428 | 5 | 4.0 | 36 |
| Noah Kim (Tr) | 79 | 186 | 6 | 2.4 | 20 |
| Joey Mattord | 6 | 48 | 1 | 8.0 | 24 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Devereaux | 34 | 510 | 7 | 15.0 | 45 |
| Dontae McMillan | 33 | 375 | 3 | 11.4 | 50 |
| Joshua Long | 37 | 357 | 3 | 9.6 | 27 |
| Harold Mack | 20 | 333 | 2 | 16.7 | 51 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Llewellyn | 103 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Barry Manning | 75 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Andrew Marshall | 61 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Donovan Green | 57 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Byas | 22 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Barry Manning | 75 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Ronn Hardin | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Donovan Green | 57 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Llewellyn | 103 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Joshua Scott | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Caleb Coley | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
