Ball State Cardinals at Northern Illinois Huskies
Saturday, October 25th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium - DeKalb, IL (Mid-American)
Cardinals (1 - 2) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Mike Uremovich (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 12 - 34 (2 - 37 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.3 - 8.7 (#125)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 7)
Coach Mike Uremovich (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 12 - 34 (2 - 37 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.3 - 8.7 (#125)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 7)
NIU is playing their 6th straight game
BALL is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Northern Illinois -18 (SP+ NIU -13)
Projected Score: BALL: 10 - NIU: 28 (38)
NIU Win prob: 91% | Cover: 49%
BALL Travel: 212 miles, 1 hrs ahead
BALL is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Northern Illinois -18 (SP+ NIU -13)
Projected Score: BALL: 10 - NIU: 28 (38)
NIU Win prob: 91% | Cover: 49%
BALL Travel: 212 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Huskies (1 - 1) (1 - 1 - 0)
Coach Thomas Hammock (31 - 38)
Avg Score : 14 - 19 (19 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.2 - 4.8 (#60)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 8)
Coach Thomas Hammock (31 - 38)
Avg Score : 14 - 19 (19 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.2 - 4.8 (#60)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 8)
| 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 | 52.5 | ||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/4 | Ball State vs Ohio | +13.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Ball State at Western Michigan | +7 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Ball State vs Akron | +0.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Ball State at Northern Illinois | +18 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/5 | Ball State vs Kent State | -0 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Ball State vs Eastern Michigan | +1.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Ball State at Toledo | +32.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Ball State at Miami (OH) | +12 | |||||
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Ball State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, 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 | +21.5 | 49.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Northern Illinois vs San Diego State | -1 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) | -8 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan | -9 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Northern Illinois at Ohio | +3.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State | -18 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/5 | Northern Illinois at Toledo | +17 | |||||
| Wed 11/12 | Northern Illinois at Massachusetts | -14.5 | |||||
| Tue 11/18 | Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan | -13.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/28 | Northern Illinois vs Kent State | -15.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Northern Illinois's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL | #107 (.09) | 35% (126) | 12.3 | 36% (117) | 2.52 (110) | 140 | 35% (111) | 88 | 3 (116) | #121 (.32) | 51% (128) | 34 | 49% (117) | 52% (125) | 3.6 (70) | 43.7 | 1 | 0.3 |
| NIU | #112 (.07) | 32% (131) | 14 | 33% (125) | 2.73 (92) | 180 | 31% (127) | 100 | 3.2 (110) | #10 (-.1) | 36% (46) | 18.5 | 35% (39) | 37% (52) | 2.09 (16) | 51.5 | 0.5 | 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 | #98 (.14) | 42% (78) | 44% (70) | 3.06 (61) | 103 | 41% (72) | 245 | 3.94 (65) | #128 (.32) | 46% (118) | 46% (103) | 47% (121) | 4.81 (133) | 45.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 | ||
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Offense | 3 | 12.3 | 1.5 | 35.3% | 3 | 1 | 13 | 228 | 140 | 88 | 4 | 64% | 35% | 36% | 35% | 22% | .09 |
| NIU Defense | 2 | 18.5 | 17 | 36.1% | 2.09 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 43% | 56% | 35% | 37% | 16% | -.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Defense | 3 | 34 | 36.5 | 50.6% | 3.6 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 41% | 59% | 49% | 52% | 20% | .32 |
| NIU Offense | 2 | 14 | 19 | 31.7% | 3.2 | 0.5 | 15 | 280 | 180 | 100 | 3.8 | 65% | 35% | 33% | 31% | 13% | .07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State | 3 | 28:36 | 13.3 | 32% | 67% | 5.3 | 43.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 7.3 | 3.3 | 0 | 24.4 |
| Northern Illinois | 2 | 33:30 | 15 | 32% | 67% | 6.5 | 51.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
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 | 3 | 64% (10) | 36% (117) | 35 | 140.3 | 4 | 3 (95) | .12 (79) | 2.52 (110) | 86% (22) | 19% (134) | 1.25 (21) |
| NIU Defense | 2 | 43% (23) | 35% (39) | - | - | - | - | -.27 (3) | 2.11 (17) | 75% (80) | 9% (80) | 0.55 (3) |
| 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 | 3 | 41% (14) | 49% (117) | - | - | - | - | .35 (130) | 2.94 (85) | 83% (110) | 14% (23) | 1.19 (111) |
| NIU Offense | 2 | 65% (8) | 33% (125) | 47 | 180 | 3.8 | 2 (109) | .11 (81) | 2.73 (92) | 89% (16) | 10% (91) | 1.24 (25) |
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 | 3 | 35% (128) | 35% (111) | 9.7 | 15.7 | 87.7 | 5.6 | 9.1 | 2 (102) | 1 (23) | .1 (116) | 1.4 (107) | 36% (118) | 18% (127) | .04 (121) | 3% (16) | 2 (73) |
| NIU Defense | 2 | 56% (114) | 37% (52) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 (87) | .08 (32) | 1.5 (75) | 29% (112) | 35% (108) | .58 (122) | 7% (51) | 2.5 (126) |
| 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 | 3 | 59% (127) | 52% (125) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | .29 (100) | 1.3 (24) | 30% (99) | 35% (111) | .28 (73) | 6% (66) | 1.6 (30) |
| NIU Offense | 2 | 35% (129) | 31% (127) | 14 | 23 | 100 | 4.4 | 7.1 | 0 (133) | 1 (23) | .08 (120) | 1.5 (69) | 39% (124) | 22% (119) | .29 (81) | 3% (23) | 2.5 (16) |
Ball State's Power Ratings
Ball State's Power Rating: -20.98 #133
Ball State's Offense Rating: 1.18 #130
Ball State's Defense Rating: 22.48 #127
2025 Talent Rating: 588.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Ball State's 2025 Expected Record: 3.3 - 8.7
Ball State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -23.2 #134
Ball State's Offense SP+ Rating: 16.8 #127
Ball State's Defense SP+ Rating: 39.9 #132
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Ball State's Power Rating: -20.98 #133
Ball State's Offense Rating: 1.18 #130
Ball State's Defense Rating: 22.48 #127
2025 Talent Rating: 588.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Ball State's 2025 Expected Record: 3.3 - 8.7
Ball State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -23.2 #134
Ball State's Offense SP+ Rating: 16.8 #127
Ball State's Defense SP+ Rating: 39.9 #132
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Ball State: -20.98 Northern Illinois: -4.21
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ball State: -23.2 Northern Illinois: -10.4
Ball State: -20.98 Northern Illinois: -4.21
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ball State: -23.2 Northern Illinois: -10.4
Northern Illinois's Power Ratings
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: -4.21 #86
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: 1.78 #125
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: 4.80 #54
2025 Talent Rating: 526.00 #113
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Northern Illinois's 2025 Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8
Northern Illinois's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.4 #106
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.8 #130
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.9 #62
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: -4.21 #86
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: 1.78 #125
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: 4.80 #54
2025 Talent Rating: 526.00 #113
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Northern Illinois's 2025 Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8
Northern Illinois's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.4 #106
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.8 #130
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.9 #62
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Ball State Scoring
Offense: 12.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 1.5
Defense: 34 PPG
Defense on Road: 36.5
Ball State's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 12.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 1.5
Defense: 34 PPG
Defense on Road: 36.5
Ball State's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Northern Illinois 28
Ball State 10
Total Points: 38
Northern Illinois 28
Ball State 10
Total Points: 38
Northern Illinois Scoring
Offense: 14 PPG
Offense at Home: 19
Defense: 18.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 17
Northern Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 1 - 0
Offense: 14 PPG
Offense at Home: 19
Defense: 18.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 17
Northern Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10/26 | Ball State | 25 | Northern Illinois | 23 | Ball State | Northern Illinois -13.5 | Ball State | 47.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 11/07 | Northern Illinois | 17 | Ball State | 20 | Ball State | Northern Illinois -9.5 | Ball State | 43.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 10/01 | Ball State | 44 | Northern Illinois | 38 | Ball State | Northern Illinois -3.5 | Ball State | 58.5 | Over |
| 2021 | 11/10 | Northern Illinois | 30 | Ball State | 29 | Northern Illinois | Ball State -3 | Northern Illinois | 59.5 | Under |
| 2020 | 11/18 | Ball State | 31 | Northern Illinois | 25 | Ball State | Ball State -14.5 | Northern Illinois | 59.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 10/05 | Northern Illinois | 20 | Ball State | 27 | Ball State | Northern Illinois -4 | Ball State | 55.0 | Under |
| 2018 | 10/06 | Ball State | 16 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -3 | Northern Illinois | 52.5 | Under |
| 2017 | 11/09 | Northern Illinois | 63 | Ball State | 17 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -28.5 | Northern Illinois | 51.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 10/01 | Ball State | 24 | Northern Illinois | 31 | Northern Illinois | Ball State -1 | Northern Illinois | 57.5 | Under |
| 2015 | 10/10 | Northern Illinois | 59 | Ball State | 41 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -10.5 | Northern Illinois | 54.5 | Over |
| 2014 | 11/05 | Ball State | 21 | Northern Illinois | 35 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -1.5 | Northern Illinois | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/13 | Northern Illinois | 48 | Ball State | 27 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -6.5 | Northern Illinois | 0 | |
| 2012 | 10/06 | Ball State | 23 | Northern Illinois | 35 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2011 | 11/15 | Northern Illinois | 41 | Ball State | 38 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2010 | 11/20 | Ball State | 21 | Northern Illinois | 59 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2009 | 11/12 | Northern Illinois | 26 | Ball State | 20 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2008 | 11/05 | Ball State | 45 | Northern Illinois | 14 | Ball State | ||||
| 2007 | 11/24 | Northern Illinois | 21 | Ball State | 27 | Ball State | ||||
| 2006 | 09/30 | Ball State | 28 | Northern Illinois | 40 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2005 | 10/29 | Northern Illinois | 17 | Ball State | 31 | Ball State | ||||
| 2004 | 10/30 | Ball State | 31 | Northern Illinois | 38 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2003 | 11/01 | Northern Illinois | 48 | Ball State | 23 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2002 | 10/05 | Ball State | 29 | Northern Illinois | 41 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2001 | 11/17 | Northern Illinois | 33 | Ball State | 29 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2000 | 09/29 | Ball State | 14 | Northern Illinois | 43 | Northern Illinois |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 17 | 8 | 4 Overs |
| Ball State | 8 | 4 | 6 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 12 - 13 | 6 - 6 | 3 - 4 | 3 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 13 - 12 | 6 - 6 | 2 - 3 | 4 - 3 |
(#133) Ball State Info
Power Rating: -20.98 #133
Offense Rating: 1.18 #130
Defense Rating: 22.48 #127
Overall SP+ Rating: -23.2 #134
Offense SP+ Rating: 16.8 #127
Defense SP+ Rating: 39.9 #132
Talent Rating: 588.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Expected Record: 3.3 - 8.7
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 64%, Pass: 35%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 35%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3 PPO
Awful Run Success 36%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 51%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.6 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 49%
Awful Pass Def Success 52%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Ball State has lost 4 straight
Ball State has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 2 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Ball State Notes
(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
(3/26) New HC Uremovich 23-11 @ Butler
(3/26) OC Harmon a HS coach recently, history w/ HC
Ball State Highlights
Ball State Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Ball State Front 7 is disruptive (#23)
Ball State defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#)
Ball State Deficiencies
Ball State has a really bad Offense
Ball State offense is really bad (#126)
Ball State Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#120)
Ball State offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#116)
Ball State run game is really bad (#117)
Ball State pass game is really bad (#111)
Ball State offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Ball State Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Ball State has a bad defense (#128)
Power Rating: -20.98 #133
Offense Rating: 1.18 #130
Defense Rating: 22.48 #127
Overall SP+ Rating: -23.2 #134
Offense SP+ Rating: 16.8 #127
Defense SP+ Rating: 39.9 #132
Talent Rating: 588.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Expected Record: 3.3 - 8.7
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 64%, Pass: 35%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 35%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3 PPO
Awful Run Success 36%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 51%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.6 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 49%
Awful Pass Def Success 52%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Ball State has lost 4 straight
Ball State has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 2 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Ball State Notes
(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
(3/26) New HC Uremovich 23-11 @ Butler
(3/26) OC Harmon a HS coach recently, history w/ HC
Ball State Highlights
Ball State Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Ball State Front 7 is disruptive (#23)
Ball State defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#)
Ball State Deficiencies
Ball State has a really bad Offense
Ball State offense is really bad (#126)
Ball State Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#120)
Ball State offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#116)
Ball State run game is really bad (#117)
Ball State pass game is really bad (#111)
Ball State offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Ball State Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Ball State has a bad defense (#128)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU | BALL |
| OverallOver | #102 | #107 |
| OffenseOff | #105 | #106 |
| DefenseDef | #82 | #99 |
| Special TeamsST | #94 | #92 |
| PassingPass | #102 | #109 |
| RushingRush | #63 | #51 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #111 | #112 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #108 | #77 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #98 | #100 |
| TacklingTkl | #50 | #93 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #67 | #109 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #67 | #15 |
| Coverage DefCov | #93 | #103 |
Previous Matchups
Ball State beat Northern Illinois last year (25-23)
Ball State beat Northern Illinois in 2023 (20-17)
Ball State beat Northern Illinois in 2022 (44-38)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: BALL | NIU
Depth Chart: BALL | NIU
Rosters: BALL | NIU
(#86) Northern Illinois Info
Power Rating: -4.21 #86
Offense Rating: 1.78 #125
Defense Rating: 4.80 #54
Overall SP+ Rating: -10.4 #106
Offense SP+ Rating: 15.8 #130
Defense SP+ Rating: 25.9 #62
Talent Rating: 526.00 #113
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 35%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 32%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.2 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 31%
Poor OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 36%
Great in Scoring Position 2.09 PPO
Good Run Def Success 35%
Avg Pass Def Success 37%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Northern Illinois has lost 6 straight
Northern Illinois has lost 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 1 - 0 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)
Northern Illinois Notes
(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
Northern Illinois Highlights
Northern Illinois is Undefeated at Home
Northern Illinois defense is really good in red zone (#16)
Northern Illinois Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#12)
Northern Illinois Defensive Line is very good (#17)
Northern Illinois has a great TO Margin (#11)
Northern Illinois commits very few Penalties (#30)
Northern Illinois Deficiencies
Northern Illinois has a really bad Offense
Northern Illinois has a really bad Offense at Home
Northern Illinois Can Not Run the Ball (#106)
Northern Illinois offense is really bad (#131)
Northern Illinois Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#106)
Northern Illinois offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#110)
Northern Illinois run game is really bad (#125)
Northern Illinois pass game is really bad (#127)
Northern Illinois offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Northern Illinois does not Sack the QB (#122)
Power Rating: -4.21 #86
Offense Rating: 1.78 #125
Defense Rating: 4.80 #54
Overall SP+ Rating: -10.4 #106
Offense SP+ Rating: 15.8 #130
Defense SP+ Rating: 25.9 #62
Talent Rating: 526.00 #113
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 35%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 32%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.2 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 31%
Poor OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 36%
Great in Scoring Position 2.09 PPO
Good Run Def Success 35%
Avg Pass Def Success 37%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Northern Illinois has lost 6 straight
Northern Illinois has lost 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 1 - 0 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)
Northern Illinois Notes
(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
Northern Illinois Highlights
Northern Illinois is Undefeated at Home
Northern Illinois defense is really good in red zone (#16)
Northern Illinois Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#12)
Northern Illinois Defensive Line is very good (#17)
Northern Illinois has a great TO Margin (#11)
Northern Illinois commits very few Penalties (#30)
Northern Illinois Deficiencies
Northern Illinois has a really bad Offense
Northern Illinois has a really bad Offense at Home
Northern Illinois Can Not Run the Ball (#106)
Northern Illinois offense is really bad (#131)
Northern Illinois Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#106)
Northern Illinois offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#110)
Northern Illinois run game is really bad (#125)
Northern Illinois pass game is really bad (#127)
Northern Illinois offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Northern Illinois does not Sack the QB (#122)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiael Kelly | 29 | 47 | 62% | 263 | 2 | 1 | 5.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qua Ashley (Tr) | 34 | 209 | 2 | 6.1 | 72 |
| Kiael Kelly | 50 | 143 | 1 | 2.9 | 40 |
| TJ Horton | 11 | 33 | 0 | 3.0 | 8 |
| Eric Weatherly (Tr) | 3 | 21 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Weatherly (Tr) | 7 | 60 | 0 | 8.6 | 16 |
| Elijah Jackson (Tr) | 1 | 37 | 0 | 37.0 | 37 |
| Qua Ashley (Tr) | 7 | 33 | 1 | 4.7 | 27 |
| TJ Horton | 3 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 | 14 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Whitner (Tr) | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willizhuan Yates | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Alfred Chea (Tr) | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Beebe | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeJuan Echoles | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Nathan Voorhis | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Hughes | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Johnson | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willizhuan Yates | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jahmad Harmon | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jackson Wiegold | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Holst | 26 | 40 | 65% | 192 | 0 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Jackson Proctor (Tr) | 2 | 6 | 33% | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chavon Wright | 38 | 167 | 1 | 4.4 | 45 |
| Telly Johnson Jr. | 31 | 153 | 1 | 4.9 | 74 |
| Jaylen Poe | 2 | 22 | 0 | 11.0 | 21 |
| DeAree Rogers | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22.0 | 22 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAree Rogers | 10 | 89 | 0 | 8.9 | 25 |
| Gary Givens III | 2 | 26 | 0 | 13.0 | 15 |
| Jaylen Poe | 5 | 24 | 0 | 4.8 | 9 |
| Telly Johnson Jr. | 3 | 19 | 0 | 6.3 | 17 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Urwiler | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammed Jammeh | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Filip Maciorowski | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty Myles | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Williams | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Quinton Urwiler | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marc Pretto | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Porter | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammed Jammeh | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alvin Gulley Jr. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Harrison | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |