Ball State Cardinals at Northern Illinois Huskies
Saturday, October 25th 2025 (3:30 PM EDT)
Northern Illinois -6.5 (41.5) (-250) Open: -6.0
Northern Illinois 21 - Ball State: 7 (Mid-American)
Cardinals (4 - 8) (7 - 5 - 0)
Coach Mike Uremovich (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 16 - 30 (10 - 36 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#98)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Coach Mike Uremovich (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 16 - 30 (10 - 36 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#98)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
NIU is playing their 6th straight game
BALL is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Northern Illinois -5.5 (SP+ NIU -6)
Projected Score: BALL: 18 - NIU: 24 (42)
NIU Win prob: 68% | Cover: 48%
BALL Travel: 212 miles, 1 hrs ahead
BALL is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Northern Illinois -5.5 (SP+ NIU -6)
Projected Score: BALL: 18 - NIU: 24 (42)
NIU Win prob: 68% | Cover: 48%
BALL Travel: 212 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Huskies (3 - 9) (3 - 9 - 0)
Coach Thomas Hammock (31 - 38)
Avg Score : 17 - 24 (18 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#117)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Coach Thomas Hammock (31 - 38)
Avg Score : 17 - 24 (18 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#117)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
| Ball State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Ball State at Purdue | +16.5 | 50.5 | L 0 - 31 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Ball State at Auburn | +43.0 | 52.5 | L 3 - 42 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Ball State vs New Hampshire | -3.0 | 46.5 | W 34 - 29 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Ball State at UConn | +21.0 | 53.5 | L 25 - 31 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/4 | Ball State vs Ohio | +14.0 | 52.5 | W 20 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Ball State at Western Michigan | +9.5 | 43.5 | L 0 - 42 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/18 | Ball State vs Akron | +2.5 | 44.5 | W 42 - 28 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Ball State at Northern Illinois | +6.5 | 41.5 | L 7 - 21 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/5 | Ball State vs Kent State | -3.0 | 48.5 | W 17 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/15 | Ball State vs Eastern Michigan | +2.5 | 48.5 | L 9 - 24 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/22 | Ball State at Toledo | +29.5 | 45.5 | L 9 - 38 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Ball State at Miami (OH) | +16.5 | 40.5 | L 24 - 45 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 4, Poor 4
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
Predictions for Ball State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
| 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 3, Poor 4
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 1
Predictions for Northern Illinois's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL | #98 (.14) | 42% (78) | 15.8 | 44% (70) | 3.06 (61) | 103 | 41% (72) | 245 | 3.94 (65) | #128 (.32) | 46% (118) | 29.8 | 46% (103) | 47% (121) | 4.81 (133) | 45.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| NIU | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Offense | 12 | 15.8 | 9.7 | 42.1% | 3.94 | 1.2 | 20 | 348 | 103 | 245 | 3.4 | 42% | 58% | 44% | 41% | 19% | .14 |
| NIU Defense | 13 | 24.3 | 20.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Defense | 12 | 29.8 | 35.7 | 46.5% | 4.81 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% | 52% | 46% | 47% | 13% | .32 |
| NIU Offense | 13 | 17.1 | 17.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State | 12 | 30:58 | 20.3 | 42% | 46% | 4.9 | 45.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 2 | 30.3 |
| 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 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Offense | 12 | 42% (120) | 44% (70) | 30.8 | 103.4 | 3.4 | 10 (122) | .1 (91) | 3.06 (61) | 80% (23) | 11% (99) | 0.87 (117) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Defense | 12 | 47% (34) | 46% (103) | - | - | - | - | .22 (116) | 3.17 (90) | 74% (72) | 9% (103) | 1.08 (110) |
| 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 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Offense | 12 | 58% (16) | 41% (72) | 23.3 | 36.6 | 244.7 | 6.7 | 10.5 | 26 (26) | 11 (72) | .19 (98) | 1.6 (73) | 33% (93) | 28% (101) | .29 (88) | 8% (123) | 2.2 (15) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Defense | 12 | 52% (100) | 47% (121) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (93) | .44 (128) | 1.8 (119) | 33% (55) | 40% (133) | .57 (131) | 5% (115) | 2.2 (115) |
| 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) |
Ball State's Power Ratings
Ball State's Power Rating: -20.23 #131
Ball State's Offense Rating: -1.10 #136
Ball State's Defense Rating: 19.13 #98
2025 Talent Rating: 588.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Ball State's 2025 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Ball State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -23.0 #132
Ball State's Offense SP+ Rating: 13.4 #134
Ball State's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.4 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 571
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Ball State's Power Rating: -20.23 #131
Ball State's Offense Rating: -1.10 #136
Ball State's Defense Rating: 19.13 #98
2025 Talent Rating: 588.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Ball State's 2025 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Ball State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -23.0 #132
Ball State's Offense SP+ Rating: 13.4 #134
Ball State's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.4 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 571
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Ball State: -20.23 Northern Illinois: -15.955
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ball State: -23.0 Northern Illinois: -16.7
Ball State: -20.23 Northern Illinois: -15.955
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ball State: -23.0 Northern Illinois: -16.7
Northern Illinois's Power Ratings
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: -15.955 #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: -15.955 #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
Ball State Scoring
Offense: 15.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 9.7
Defense: 29.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 35.7
Ball State's 2025 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 7
Record on Road: 0 - 7
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 4 - 0
Offense: 15.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 9.7
Defense: 29.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 35.7
Ball State's 2025 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 7
Record on Road: 0 - 7
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 4 - 0
Projected Score
Northern Illinois 24
Ball State 18
Projected Total Points: 42
Northern Illinois 24
Ball State 18
Projected Total Points: 42
Northern Illinois Scoring
Offense: 17.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.8
Defense: 24.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.8
Northern Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Offense: 17.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.8
Defense: 24.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.8
Northern Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10/25 | Northern Illinois | 21 | Ball State | 7 | Northern Illinois -6.5 | Northern Illinois | 41.5 | Under |
| 2024 | 10/26 | Ball State | 25 | Northern Illinois | 23 | Northern Illinois -13.5 | Ball State | 47.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 11/07 | Northern Illinois | 17 | Ball State | 20 | Northern Illinois -9.5 | Ball State | 43.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 10/01 | Ball State | 44 | Northern Illinois | 38 | Northern Illinois -3.5 | Ball State | 58.5 | Over |
| 2021 | 11/10 | Northern Illinois | 30 | Ball State | 29 | Ball State -3 | Northern Illinois | 59.5 | Under |
| 2020 | 11/18 | Ball State | 31 | Northern Illinois | 25 | Ball State -14.5 | Northern Illinois | 59.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 10/05 | Northern Illinois | 20 | Ball State | 27 | Northern Illinois -4 | Ball State | 55.0 | Under |
| 2018 | 10/06 | Ball State | 16 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Northern Illinois -3 | Northern Illinois | 52.5 | Under |
| 2017 | 11/09 | Northern Illinois | 63 | Ball State | 17 | Northern Illinois -28.5 | Northern Illinois | 51.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 10/01 | Ball State | 24 | Northern Illinois | 31 | Ball State -1 | Northern Illinois | 57.5 | Under |
| 2015 | 10/10 | Northern Illinois | 59 | Ball State | 41 | Northern Illinois -10.5 | Northern Illinois | 54.5 | Over |
| 2014 | 11/05 | Ball State | 21 | Northern Illinois | 35 | Northern Illinois -1.5 | Northern Illinois | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/13 | Northern Illinois | 48 | Ball State | 27 | Northern Illinois -6.5 | Northern Illinois | 0 | |
| 2012 | 10/06 | Ball State | 23 | Northern Illinois | 35 | ||||
| 2011 | 11/15 | Northern Illinois | 41 | Ball State | 38 | ||||
| 2010 | 11/20 | Ball State | 21 | Northern Illinois | 59 | ||||
| 2009 | 11/12 | Northern Illinois | 26 | Ball State | 20 | ||||
| 2008 | 11/05 | Ball State | 45 | Northern Illinois | 14 | ||||
| 2007 | 11/24 | Northern Illinois | 21 | Ball State | 27 | ||||
| 2006 | 09/30 | Ball State | 28 | Northern Illinois | 40 | ||||
| 2005 | 10/29 | Northern Illinois | 17 | Ball State | 31 | ||||
| 2004 | 10/30 | Ball State | 31 | Northern Illinois | 38 | ||||
| 2003 | 11/01 | Northern Illinois | 48 | Ball State | 23 | ||||
| 2002 | 10/05 | Ball State | 29 | Northern Illinois | 41 | ||||
| 2001 | 11/17 | Northern Illinois | 33 | Ball State | 29 | ||||
| 2000 | 09/29 | Ball State | 14 | Northern Illinois | 43 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 18 | 9 | 4 Overs |
| Ball State | 8 | 4 | 7 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 13 - 13 | 7 - 6 | 4 - 4 | 3 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 13 - 13 | 6 - 7 | 2 - 3 | 4 - 4 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | BALL | NIU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #131 | #130 |
| SP+SP+ | #132 | #128 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #133 | #116 |
| OffenseOff | #133 | #117 |
| DefenseDef | #123 | #105 |
| Spec TeamsST | #120 | #88 |
| TalentTal | #97 | #113 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #88 | #101 |
(10/31) OL is worst in MAC, DL bad as well. QB Kelly bad
(10/19) Off is awful, RB Qua Ashley is it. W over Ohio baffling
(10/8) Run Def has improved since paycheck games
(8/30) Off abysmal vs Purdue, Run Def good, Pass not
(7/12) OL has size, low key good starting 5 if healthy
(7/12) Overall portal loser both talent & quantity
(3/30) RB rebuild. 2 portals, Ashley (KSU) explosive
(3/26) QB Taylor (CU) via portal. No exp'd options
(3/26) WR rebuild, must like depth only 1 FCS portal
(3/26) OL was OK LY, 2/5 back. Some depth, 1 portal
(3/26) Def awful LY, replace most. 8 portals, 6 DBs
(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
| Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| BALL Off | NIU Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #133 | #105 |
| SuccessSuc | #78 | #19 |
| ExplosiveExp | #81 | #37 |
| PPAPPA | #98 | #11 |
| PowerPwr | #136 | #121 |
| SP+SP+ | #134 | #74 |
| Pts POPPO | #65 | #12 |
| HavocHav | #119 | #48 |
| Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| BALL Off | NIU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #130 | #108 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #70 | #52 |
| Run ExplRExp | #117 | #33 |
| PPAExp | #91 | #45 | Run BlockR Blk | #106 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #61 | #79 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #8 | #104 |
| TackleTak | - | #9 |
| Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| BALL Off | NIU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #132 | #94 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #72 | #9 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #73 | #55 |
| PPAExp | #98 | #4 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #108 | #100 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #99 | #53 |
| DB HavocDB | #123 | #37 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU Off | BALL Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #117 | #123 |
| SuccessSuc | #79 | #118 |
| ExplosiveExp | #96 | #126 |
| PPAPPA | #86 | #128 |
| PowerPwr | #130 | #98 |
| SP+SP+ | #135 | #115 |
| Pts POPPO | #113 | #133 |
| HavocHav | #44 | #116 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIU Off | BALL Def | |
| Run GameRun | #64 | #125 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #72 | #103 |
| Run ExplRExp | #54 | #110 |
| PPAExp | #66 | #116 | Run BlockR Blk | #79 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #33 | #90 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #14 | #77 |
| TackleTak | - | #117 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU Off | BALL Def |
| Pass GamePass | #136 | #134 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #86 | #121 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #58 | #119 |
| PPAExp | #84 | #128 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #114 | #21 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #60 | #103 |
| DB HavocDB | #39 | #115 |
Program Comparison
NIU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Poor G5
BALL 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5
NIU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Poor G5
BALL 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 52° - Wind: 7 mph
Playing in Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 52° - Wind: 7 mph
Northern Illinois -6.5 (41.5)
Northern Illinois won vs Ball State this year (21-7)
Previous Matchups
Northern Illinois beat Ball State last year (21-7)
Ball State beat Northern Illinois in 2024 (25-23)
Ball State beat Northern Illinois in 2023 (20-17)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiael Kelly | 153 | 272 | 56% | 1560 | 10 | 8 | 5.7 |
| Ty Robinson | 2 | 3 | 67% | 77 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiael Kelly | 211 | 608 | 5 | 2.9 | 56 |
| Qua Ashley (Tr) | 118 | 547 | 4 | 4.6 | 72 |
| TJ Horton | 60 | 180 | 0 | 3.0 | 13 |
| Eric Weatherly (Tr) | 13 | 117 | 0 | 9.0 | 22 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qian Magwood | 19 | 320 | 1 | 16.8 | 53 |
| Donovan Hamilton (Tr) | 20 | 244 | 0 | 12.2 | 47 |
| Eric Weatherly (Tr) | 29 | 238 | 1 | 8.2 | 35 |
| Koby Gross (Tr) | 10 | 141 | 1 | 14.1 | 42 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Chea (Tr) | 59 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Nathan Voorhis | 49 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Gravely Jr. (Tr) | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Stemler | 44 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Voorhis | 49 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| DeJuan Echoles | 27 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Drew Hughes | 27 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Darin Conley | 24 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willizhuan Yates | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Alfred Chea (Tr) | 59 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Jahmad Harmon | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 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 |