Northern Illinois Huskies at Ohio Bobcats
Saturday, October 18th 2025 (3:30 PM EDT)
Ohio -10.5 (41.5) (-425) Open: -12.5
Ohio 48 - Northern Illinois: 21 (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: 5)
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: 5)
NIU 2nd straight Road Game
OHIO coming off BYE
NIU is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Ohio -16.5 (SP+ OHIO -13)
Projected Score: NIU: 14 - OHIO: 31 (45)
OHIO Win prob: 76% | Cover: 44%
NIU Travel: 394 miles, 1 hrs behind
OHIO coming off BYE
NIU is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Ohio -16.5 (SP+ OHIO -13)
Projected Score: NIU: 14 - OHIO: 31 (45)
OHIO Win prob: 76% | Cover: 44%
NIU Travel: 394 miles, 1 hrs behind
Bobcats (9 - 4) (6 - 6 - 1)
Coach Brian Smith (1 - 0)
Avg Score : 28 - 22 (36 - 20 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.3 - 4.7 (#51)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
Coach Brian Smith (1 - 0)
Avg Score : 28 - 22 (36 - 20 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.3 - 4.7 (#51)
'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 2, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Predictions for Northern Illinois's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
| Ohio's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/28 | Ohio at Rutgers | +11.5 | 46.5 | L 31 - 34 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Ohio vs West Virginia | +3.5 | 58.5 | W 17 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Ohio at Ohio State | +28.0 | 49.0 | L 9 - 37 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Ohio vs Gardner-Webb | -30.5 | 55.0 | W 52 - 35 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/27 | Ohio vs Bowling Green | -7.5 | 49.5 | W 35 - 20 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/4 | Ohio at Ball State | -14.0 | 52.5 | L 14 - 20 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/18 | Ohio vs Northern Illinois | -10.5 | 41.5 | W 48 - 21 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Ohio at Eastern Michigan | -11.5 | 60.5 | W 28 - 21 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/4 | Ohio vs Miami (OH) | -2.5 | 50.5 | W 24 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Tue 11/11 | Ohio at Western Michigan | +1.5 | 46.5 | L 13 - 17 | U | N | |
| Tue 11/18 | Ohio vs Massachusetts | -34.5 | 53.5 | W 42 - 14 | O | N | |
| Fri 11/28 | Ohio at Buffalo | -7.0 | 44.5 | W 31 - 26 | O | N | |
| Tue 12/23 | Ohio vs UNLV | +6.5 | 64.5 | W 17 - 10 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Predictions for Ohio's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
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 |
| OHIO | #40 (.24) | 46% (30) | 27.8 | 47% (35) | 3.1 (52) | 214 | 45% (35) | 193 | 4.15 (47) | #23 (.1) | 37% (10) | 21.9 | 34% (3) | 40% (57) | 3.79 (68) | 44.9 | 1.6 | 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 | ||||
| OHIO | 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 |
| OHIO Defense | 14 | 21.9 | 20 | 36.9% | 3.79 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 45% | 54% | 34% | 40% | 20% | .1 |
| 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 |
| OHIO Offense | 14 | 27.8 | 36.3 | 45.8% | 4.15 | 1.6 | 22 | 406 | 214 | 193 | 5.2 | 59% | 41% | 47% | 45% | 14% | .24 |
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 |
| Ohio | 14 | 32:43 | 21.9 | 48% | 60% | 5.5 | 44.9 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 6.3 | 2.5 | 3 | 27.9 |
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) |
| OHIO Defense | 14 | 45% (15) | 34% (3) | - | - | - | - | -.03 (6) | 2.49 (8) | 74% (69) | 13% (13) | 1 (72) |
| 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) |
| OHIO Offense | 14 | 59% (13) | 47% (35) | 40.7 | 213.5 | 5.2 | 35 (8) | .24 (18) | 3.1 (52) | 78% (31) | 9% (52) | 1.12 (13) |
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) |
| OHIO Defense | 14 | 54% (121) | 40% (57) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 (52) | .22 (60) | 1.5 (53) | 35% (22) | 24% (2) | .18 (19) | 7% (40) | 2.2 (107) |
| 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) |
| OHIO Offense | 14 | 41% (119) | 45% (35) | 15.5 | 24.7 | 192.5 | 7.8 | 12.4 | 15 (98) | 12 (85) | .23 (80) | 1.4 (128) | 29% (32) | 37% (13) | .45 (23) | 5% (43) | 1.8 (120) |
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 Ohio: -1.96
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northern Illinois: -16.7 Ohio: -4.0
Northern Illinois: -20.21 Ohio: -1.96
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northern Illinois: -16.7 Ohio: -4.0
Ohio's Power Ratings
Ohio's Power Rating: -1.96 #79
Ohio's Offense Rating: 10.07 #86
Ohio's Defense Rating: 14.99 #77
2025 Talent Rating: 574.00 #101
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Ohio's 2025 Expected Record: 8.3 - 4.7
Ohio's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.0 #84
Ohio's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.2 #98
Ohio's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.2 #61
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 571
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Ohio's Power Rating: -1.96 #79
Ohio's Offense Rating: 10.07 #86
Ohio's Defense Rating: 14.99 #77
2025 Talent Rating: 574.00 #101
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Ohio's 2025 Expected Record: 8.3 - 4.7
Ohio's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.0 #84
Ohio's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.2 #98
Ohio's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.2 #61
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 Dog vs Spread: 1 - 6 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 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 Dog vs Spread: 1 - 6 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Ohio 31
Northern Illinois 14
Projected Total Points: 45
Ohio 31
Northern Illinois 14
Projected Total Points: 45
Ohio Scoring
Offense: 27.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.3
Defense: 21.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 20
Ohio's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 6 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Offense: 27.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.3
Defense: 21.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 20
Ohio's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 6 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10/18 | Ohio | 48 | Northern Illinois | 21 | Ohio -10.5 | Ohio | 41.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 10/14 | Northern Illinois | 23 | Ohio | 13 | Ohio -5.5 | Northern Illinois | 45.0 | Under |
| 2022 | 10/22 | Ohio | 24 | Northern Illinois | 17 | Northern Illinois -2.5 | Ohio | 65.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 10/12 | Ohio | 36 | Northern Illinois | 39 | Ohio -4.5 | Northern Illinois | 51.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 10/13 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Ohio | 21 | Northern Illinois -5.5 | Ohio | 52.0 | Under |
| 2015 | 11/24 | Northern Illinois | 21 | Ohio | 26 | Northern Illinois -13.5 | Ohio | 58.0 | Under |
| 2014 | 11/18 | Ohio | 14 | Northern Illinois | 21 | Northern Illinois -2.5 | Northern Illinois | 0 | |
| 2011 | 12/02 | Northern Illinois | 23 | Ohio | 20 | ||||
| 2009 | 11/21 | Ohio | 38 | Northern Illinois | 31 | ||||
| 2006 | 09/09 | Northern Illinois | 23 | Ohio | 35 | ||||
| 2003 | 10/04 | Northern Illinois | 30 | Ohio | 23 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | 4 | 2 Overs |
| Northern Illinois | 6 | 3 | 4 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 7 - 4 | 3 - 4 | 1 - 3 | 2 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 4 - 7 | 4 - 3 | 1 - 2 | 3 - 1 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU | OHIO |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #130 | #79 |
| SP+SP+ | #128 | #84 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #116 | #73 |
| OffenseOff | #117 | #44 |
| DefenseDef | #105 | #91 |
| Spec TeamsST | #88 | #106 |
| TalentTal | #113 | #101 |
| 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
(11/13) WMU controls MAC after beating Ohio, Navarro meh
(11/4) Big W over Miami OH. Even game, ST's, clutch
(10/31) Beat WVU, 4-2 w/o paycheck games. Def meh
(10/31) QB Navarro decent, RB Bangura leads MAC, OL #2
(10/31) Top Off in MAC w/ WR Hendricks & RB Bangura
(9/22) Def all nearly 500 yds to Gardner Webb?
(8/29) Navarro great vs Gers, but Pass Def torched
(8/28) RB S Bangura - 2k career yds (TR Back, inj LY)
(7/27) WR rebuild, Hendricks good LY, have some depth
(5/5) QB Navarro back, JAG passer but strong runner
(5/5) RB rebuild, Brune starter in spring, track runner
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIU Off | OHIO Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #117 | #91 |
| SuccessSuc | #79 | #10 |
| ExplosiveExp | #96 | #92 |
| PPAPPA | #86 | #23 |
| PowerPwr | #130 | #77 |
| SP+SP+ | #135 | #61 |
| Pts POPPO | #113 | #68 |
| HavocHav | #44 | #14 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIU Off | OHIO Def | |
| Run GameRun | #64 | #97 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #72 | #3 |
| Run ExplRExp | #54 | #72 |
| PPAExp | #66 | #6 | Run BlockR Blk | #79 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #33 | #8 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #14 | #13 |
| TackleTak | - | #97 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIU Off | OHIO Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #136 | #77 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #86 | #57 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #58 | #53 |
| PPAExp | #84 | #60 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #114 | #73 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #60 | #13 |
| DB HavocDB | #39 | #40 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 39% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | OHIO Off | NIU Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #44 | #105 |
| SuccessSuc | #30 | #19 |
| ExplosiveExp | #92 | #37 |
| PPAPPA | #40 | #11 |
| PowerPwr | #86 | #121 |
| SP+SP+ | #98 | #74 |
| Pts POPPO | #47 | #12 |
| HavocHav | #42 | #48 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 39% | ||
|---|---|---|
| OHIO Off | NIU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #48 | #108 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #35 | #52 |
| Run ExplRExp | #13 | #33 |
| PPAExp | #18 | #45 | Run BlockR Blk | #19 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #52 | #79 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #61 | #104 |
| TackleTak | - | #9 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 39% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | OHIO Off | NIU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #102 | #94 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #35 | #9 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #128 | #55 |
| PPAExp | #80 | #4 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #70 | #100 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #52 | #53 |
| DB HavocDB | #43 | #37 |
Program Comparison
OHIO 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Down to Average G5
NIU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Poor G5
OHIO 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Down to Average G5
NIU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Poor G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Peden Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 80° - Wind: 10 mph
Playing in Peden Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 80° - Wind: 10 mph
Ohio -10.5 (41.5)
Ohio won vs Northern Illinois this year (48-21)
Previous Matchups
Ohio beat Northern Illinois last year (48-21)
Northern Illinois beat Ohio in 2023 (23-13)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Navarro | 188 | 303 | 62% | 2375 | 14 | 11 | 7.8 |
| Nick Poulos | 4 | 8 | 50% | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sieh Bangura (Tr) | 240 | 1392 | 15 | 5.8 | 49 |
| Parker Navarro | 161 | 886 | 9 | 5.5 | 44 |
| Duncan Brune | 120 | 585 | 8 | 4.9 | 66 |
| Jake Bruno | 1 | 48 | 0 | 48.0 | 48 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Hendricks | 71 | 1037 | 7 | 14.6 | 67 |
| Rodney Harris II | 30 | 419 | 2 | 14.0 | 49 |
| Mason Williams | 27 | 285 | 3 | 10.6 | 30 |
| Caleb Gossett | 12 | 162 | 0 | 13.5 | 35 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Thomeson | 86 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Adonis Williams Jr. | 75 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Charlie Christopher | 63 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Michael Molnar | 62 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Crable | 28 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Anas Luqman (Tr) | 33 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Joseph Marsh (Tr) | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Reagans | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Pearson | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Jack Fries | 54 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Jay Crable | 28 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 |