Northern Illinois Huskies at Ohio Bobcats
Saturday, October 18th 2025 (3:30 PM EDT)
Ohio -10.5 (41.5) (-440) Open: -12.5
Peden Stadium - Athens, OH (Mid-American)
Huskies (1 - 5) (1 - 5 - 0)
Coach Thomas Hammock (31 - 38)
Avg Score : 11 - 20 (10 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.7 - 7.3 (#102)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 5)
Coach Thomas Hammock (31 - 38)
Avg Score : 11 - 20 (10 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.7 - 7.3 (#102)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Future: (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 -5.5 (SP+ OHIO -6)
Projected Score: NIU: 19 - OHIO: 25 (44)
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 -5.5 (SP+ OHIO -6)
Projected Score: NIU: 19 - OHIO: 25 (44)
OHIO Win prob: 76% | Cover: 44%
NIU Travel: 394 miles, 1 hrs behind
Bobcats (3 - 3) (3 - 2 - 1)
Coach Brian Smith (1 - 0)
Avg Score : 26 - 26 (35 - 22 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 5 (#61)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
Coach Brian Smith (1 - 0)
Avg Score : 26 - 26 (35 - 22 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 5 (#61)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Future: (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 | ||||
| Sat 10/25 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State | -15 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/5 | Northern Illinois at Toledo | +21.5 | |||||
| Wed 11/12 | Northern Illinois at Massachusetts | -15.5 | |||||
| Tue 11/18 | Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan | +1 | |||||
| Fri 11/28 | Northern Illinois vs Kent State | -14 | |||||
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 | ||||
| Sat 10/25 | Ohio at Eastern Michigan | -6 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/4 | Ohio vs Miami (OH) | -4 | |||||
| Tue 11/11 | Ohio at Western Michigan | +3 | |||||
| Tue 11/18 | Ohio vs Massachusetts | -23.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/28 | Ohio at Buffalo | +0.5 | |||||
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 (2025)
Overall Stats 2025
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | #133 (.02) | 30% (136) | 10.8 | 31% (135) | 2.65 (109) | 155 | 27% (136) | 100 | 3.12 (124) | #37 (.09) | 40% (46) | 20.3 | 42% (74) | 37% (29) | 3.31 (35) | 42.5 | 1 | 0.8 |
| OHIO | #78 (.18) | 42% (86) | 26.3 | 40% (103) | 2.99 (70) | 196 | 45% (56) | 214 | 3.54 (102) | #57 (.14) | 43% (90) | 26 | 42% (76) | 44% (96) | 2.5 (7) | 48.3 | 1 | 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 | #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 | ||
| OHIO | #40 (.24) | 46% (30) | 47% (35) | 3.1 (52) | 214 | 45% (35) | 193 | 4.15 (47) | #23 (.1) | 37% (10) | 34% (3) | 40% (57) | 3.79 (68) | 44.9 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Overall Stats 2025
| 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 | 6 | 10.8 | 9.7 | 29.6% | 3.12 | 1 | 13 | 255 | 155 | 100 | 4.2 | 60% | 40% | 31% | 27% | 14% | .02 |
| OHIO Defense | 6 | 26 | 21.7 | 43% | 2.5 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 50% | 42% | 44% | 16% | .14 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU Defense | 6 | 20.3 | 24.7 | 39.6% | 3.31 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% | 43% | 42% | 37% | 12% | .09 |
| OHIO Offense | 6 | 26.3 | 34.7 | 41.9% | 3.54 | 1 | 22 | 411 | 196 | 214 | 5.1 | 54% | 45% | 40% | 45% | 15% | .18 |
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | 6 | 29:06 | 13.2 | 27% | 60% | 5.2 | 42.5 | 1 | 0.8 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 1 | 25.9 |
| Ohio | 6 | 31:14 | 22 | 40% | 42% | 5.8 | 48.3 | 1 | 1.3 | 5.7 | 1.8 | 1 | 29 |
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 | 6 | 60% (12) | 31% (135) | 37 | 154.8 | 4.2 | 4 (125) | .07 (99) | 2.65 (109) | 71% (83) | 11% (102) | 1.22 (5) |
| OHIO Defense | 6 | 51% (78) | 42% (76) | - | - | - | - | .11 (78) | 2.86 (68) | 67% (43) | 9% (91) | 1.04 (95) |
| 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 | 6 | 56% (119) | 42% (74) | - | - | - | - | .05 (41) | 2.94 (86) | 62% (26) | 8% (121) | 0.87 (34) |
| OHIO Offense | 6 | 54% (39) | 40% (103) | 38.5 | 196.3 | 5.1 | 11 (61) | .13 (64) | 2.99 (70) | 74% (60) | 9% (56) | 1.19 (10) |
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 | 6 | 40% (126) | 27% (136) | 12.3 | 23.5 | 99.8 | 4.3 | 8.1 | 2 (134) | 5 (77) | -.02 (134) | 1.6 (48) | 37% (131) | 19% (135) | .12 (121) | 3% (6) | 2.2 (32) |
| OHIO Defense | 6 | 50% (59) | 44% (96) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 (23) | .18 (48) | 1.5 (67) | 29% (106) | 28% (60) | .22 (45) | 7% (51) | 1.7 (11) |
| 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 | 6 | 43% (19) | 37% (29) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 (62) | .15 (39) | 1.6 (99) | 29% (111) | 34% (111) | .5 (129) | 5% (106) | 2.1 (101) |
| OHIO Offense | 6 | 45% (101) | 45% (56) | 17.3 | 27.3 | 214.2 | 7.8 | 12.4 | 9 (73) | 4 (50) | .29 (66) | 1.4 (108) | 33% (93) | 34% (44) | .31 (75) | 6% (83) | 1.8 (116) |
Northern Illinois's Power Ratings
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: -3.35 #86
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: 1.81 #119
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: 5.16 #52
2025 Talent Rating: 526.00 #113
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Northern Illinois's 2025 Expected Record: 4.7 - 7.3
Northern Illinois's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.1 #118
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 9.4 #136
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.1 #47
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: -3.35 #86
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: 1.81 #119
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: 5.16 #52
2025 Talent Rating: 526.00 #113
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Northern Illinois's 2025 Expected Record: 4.7 - 7.3
Northern Illinois's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.1 #118
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 9.4 #136
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.1 #47
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Northern Illinois: -3.35 Ohio: -3.225
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northern Illinois: -14.1 Ohio: -8.3
Northern Illinois: -3.35 Ohio: -3.225
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northern Illinois: -14.1 Ohio: -8.3
Ohio's Power Ratings
Ohio's Power Rating: -3.225 #84
Ohio's Offense Rating: 5.51 #102
Ohio's Defense Rating: 8.66 #73
2025 Talent Rating: 574.00 #101
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Ohio's 2025 Expected Record: 7.0 - 5.0
Ohio's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.3 #100
Ohio's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.6 #102
Ohio's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.5 #92
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Ohio's Power Rating: -3.225 #84
Ohio's Offense Rating: 5.51 #102
Ohio's Defense Rating: 8.66 #73
2025 Talent Rating: 574.00 #101
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Ohio's 2025 Expected Record: 7.0 - 5.0
Ohio's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.3 #100
Ohio's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.6 #102
Ohio's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.5 #92
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Northern Illinois Scoring
Offense: 10.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 9.7
Defense: 20.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 24.7
Northern Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 5
Record vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 10.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 9.7
Defense: 20.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 24.7
Northern Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 5
Record vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Ohio 25
Northern Illinois 19
Total Points: 44
Based on Last 4 Games
Ohio 30
Northern Illinois 19
Total Points: 49
Based on Entire Season
Ohio 26
Northern Illinois 17
Total Points: 43
Ohio 25
Northern Illinois 19
Total Points: 44
Based on Last 4 Games
Ohio 30
Northern Illinois 19
Total Points: 49
Based on Entire Season
Ohio 26
Northern Illinois 17
Total Points: 43
Ohio Scoring
Offense: 26.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 34.7
Defense: 26 PPG
Defense at Home: 21.7
Ohio's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 1
Record at home: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 26.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 34.7
Defense: 26 PPG
Defense at Home: 21.7
Ohio's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 1
Record at home: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 1 Overs |
| Northern Illinois | 6 | 3 | 4 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 6 - 4 | 2 - 4 | 0 - 3 | 2 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 4 - 6 | 4 - 2 | 1 - 2 | 3 - 0 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU | OHIO |
| Power RatePwr | #86 | #84 |
| SP+SP+ | #118 | #100 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #123 | #107 |
| OffenseOff | #135 | #75 |
| DefenseDef | #75 | #116 |
| Spec TeamsST | #104 | #108 |
| TalentTal | #113 | #101 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #101 | #101 |
Northern Illinois Notes
(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
(5/5) OL rebuild, 1/5 back. 2 more w/ exp. Lost 5 Srs
(4/27) Staff high on Fr QB Brady Davidson, best croot
(3/26) RB rebuild, Johnson/Poe have exp, some depth
(3/26) Def good LY, replacing all. Only 2 portals, CBs
(3/26) Hammock good, but lost most exp in CFB
Ohio Notes
(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
(5/5) Def OK LY, returns good prod. 8 portal adds
(5/5) HC Smith was OC/PGC for past 3 years
(5/5) LY HC Albin left Ohio for Charlotte? Bad sign
(3/26) OL 3/5 back, OK LY. Have depth
| Very Run heavy Offense 60%, Pass: 40% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIU Off | OHIO Def | |
| Perf GradePerf | #135 | #116 |
| SuccessSuc | #136 | #90 |
| ExplosiveExp | #20 | #85 |
| PPAPPA | #133 | #57 |
| PowerPwr | #119 | #73 |
| SP+SP+ | #136 | #92 |
| Pts POPPO | #124 | #7 |
| HavocHav | #51 | #73 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 60%, Pass: 40% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIU Off | OHIO Def | |
| Run GameRun | #98 | #102 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #135 | #76 |
| Run ExplRExp | #5 | #95 |
| PPAExp | #99 | #78 | Run BlockR Blk | #113 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #109 | #68 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #106 | #51 |
| TackleTak | - | #128 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 60%, Pass: 40% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIU Off | OHIO Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #136 | #109 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #136 | #96 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #48 | #67 |
| PPAExp | #134 | #48 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #100 | #83 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #102 | #91 |
| DB HavocDB | #6 | #51 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | OHIO Off | NIU Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #75 | #75 |
| SuccessSuc | #86 | #46 |
| ExplosiveExp | #48 | #38 |
| PPAPPA | #78 | #37 |
| PowerPwr | #102 | #52 |
| SP+SP+ | #102 | #47 |
| Pts POPPO | #102 | #35 |
| HavocHav | #60 | #123 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54% | ||
|---|---|---|
| OHIO Off | NIU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #76 | #65 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #103 | #74 |
| Run ExplRExp | #10 | #34 |
| PPAExp | #64 | #41 | Run BlockR Blk | #86 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #70 | #86 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #35 | #90 |
| TackleTak | - | #7 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | OHIO Off | NIU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #108 | #80 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #56 | #29 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #108 | #99 |
| PPAExp | #66 | #39 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #85 | #117 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #56 | #121 |
| DB HavocDB | #83 | #106 |
Program Comparison
OHIO 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'25 Profile: Remains Average G5
NIU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5
OHIO 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'25 Profile: Remains Average G5
NIU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5
Weather Forecast
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Northern Illinois beat Ohio in 2023 (23-13)
Ohio beat Northern Illinois in 2022 (24-17)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Holst | 46 | 77 | 60% | 376 | 1 | 2 | 4.9 |
| Brady Davidson | 26 | 58 | 45% | 215 | 1 | 3 | 3.7 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telly Johnson Jr. | 67 | 395 | 2 | 5.9 | 80 |
| Chavon Wright | 82 | 314 | 1 | 3.8 | 45 |
| Lazaro Rogers | 17 | 115 | 1 | 6.8 | 76 |
| Josh Holst | 33 | 57 | 0 | 1.7 | 14 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAree Rogers | 28 | 289 | 1 | 10.3 | 25 |
| Gary Givens III | 6 | 87 | 0 | 14.5 | 21 |
| Telly Johnson Jr. | 11 | 61 | 0 | 5.5 | 17 |
| George Dimopoulos | 7 | 47 | 0 | 6.7 | 19 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Urwiler | 70 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Filip Maciorowski | 46 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jasper Beeler | 40 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Muhammed Jammeh | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Urwiler | 70 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Filip Maciorowski | 46 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Roy Williams | 28 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Dasean Dixon | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Harrison | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Alvin Gulley Jr. | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jake Gassaway | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Navarro | 100 | 156 | 64% | 1266 | 9 | 4 | 8.1 |
| Nick Poulos | 4 | 8 | 50% | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sieh Bangura (Tr) | 99 | 481 | 4 | 4.9 | 32 |
| Parker Navarro | 65 | 398 | 3 | 6.1 | 44 |
| Duncan Brune | 55 | 241 | 4 | 4.4 | 33 |
| Nick Poulos | 7 | 32 | 0 | 4.6 | 19 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Hendricks | 37 | 585 | 4 | 15.8 | 67 |
| Mason Williams | 15 | 140 | 2 | 9.3 | 19 |
| Rodney Harris II | 11 | 131 | 1 | 11.9 | 34 |
| Max Rodarte | 7 | 86 | 0 | 12.3 | 24 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Molnar | 52 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Adonis Williams Jr. | 46 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Hollobaugh (Tr) | 37 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jalen Thomeson | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Crable | 18 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Anas Luqman (Tr) | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Michael Molnar | 52 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Nehemiah Dukes (Tr) | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Crable | 18 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Tank Pearson | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Michael Molnar | 52 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 |