Western Michigan Broncos at Northern Illinois Huskies
Tuesday, November 18th 2025 (12:00 AM EST)
Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium - DeKalb, IL (Mid-American)
Broncos (0 - 3) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Lance Taylor (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 12 - 31 (3 - 31 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.1 - 7.9 (#115)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
Coach Lance Taylor (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 12 - 31 (3 - 31 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.1 - 7.9 (#115)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
Our Line: Northern Illinois -13.5 (SP+ NIU -6)
Projected Score: WMU: 12 - NIU: 25 (37)
NIU Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
WMU Travel: 165 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Projected Score: WMU: 12 - NIU: 25 (37)
NIU Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
WMU Travel: 165 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)
| Western Michigan's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Western Michigan at Michigan State | +18.5 | 49.5 | L 6 - 23 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Western Michigan vs North Texas | +12.0 | 56.0 | L 30 - 33 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Western Michigan at Illinois | +27.5 | 50.5 | L 0 - 38 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/20 | Western Michigan vs Toledo | +14.0 | 51.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Western Michigan vs Rhode Island | -6 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Western Michigan at Massachusetts | -4 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | -7 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | Western Michigan at Miami (OH) | +7.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Western Michigan vs Central Michigan | -6.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/11 | Western Michigan vs Ohio | +9 | |||||
| Tue 11/18 | Western Michigan at Northern Illinois | +13.5 | |||||
| Tue 11/25 | Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan | +2 | |||||
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | #134 (-.08) | 31% (132) | 12 | 33% (123) | 2.48 (113) | 119 | 28% (132) | 122 | 1.31 (133) | #105 (.21) | 48% (120) | 31.3 | 54% (130) | 43% (96) | 4.89 (119) | 55 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | #43 (.24) | 45% (33) | 45% (59) | 3.05 (62) | 184 | 46% (27) | 187 | 4.11 (49) | #122 (.29) | 49% (128) | 48% (115) | 51% (132) | 4.38 (119) | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 3 | 12 | 3 | 31.1% | 1.31 | 0.3 | 13 | 241 | 119 | 122 | 3.1 | 62% | 37% | 33% | 28% | 19% | -.08 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 3 | 31.3 | 30.5 | 48.4% | 4.89 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 48% | 54% | 43% | 14% | .21 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 3 | 28:55 | 13.3 | 35% | 17% | 6.7 | 55 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 6.3 | 3 | 1 | 26.5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 3 | 62% (12) | 33% (123) | 38.3 | 119.3 | 3.1 | 2 (109) | -.04 (118) | 2.48 (113) | 58% (109) | 15% (129) | 1.09 (42) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 3 | 51% (76) | 54% (130) | - | - | - | - | .25 (117) | 3.32 (124) | 75% (80) | 10% (72) | 1.04 (88) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 3 | 37% (124) | 28% (132) | 12 | 23.7 | 122 | 5.2 | 10.2 | 1 (123) | 1 (23) | -.11 (133) | 1.4 (92) | 39% (128) | 27% (101) | .19 (102) | 4% (51) | 1.9 (77) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 3 | 48% (55) | 43% (96) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 (87) | .2 (63) | 1.2 (17) | 28% (120) | 40% (125) | .44 (107) | 4% (108) | 1.5 (21) |
| 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) |
Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -18.86 #126
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Western Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Western Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -18.86 #126
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Western Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Western Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -18.86 Northern Illinois: -4.21
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -16.4 Northern Illinois: -10.4
Western Michigan: -18.86 Northern Illinois: -4.21
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -16.4 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
Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 12 PPG
Offense on Road: 3
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 30.5
Western Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 12 PPG
Offense on Road: 3
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 30.5
Western Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Northern Illinois 25
Western Michigan 12
Total Points: 37
Northern Illinois 25
Western Michigan 12
Total Points: 37
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 | 11/06 | Western Michigan | 28 | Northern Illinois | 42 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -2.5 | Northern Illinois | 51.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 11/14 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Western Michigan | 0 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -4.5 | Northern Illinois | 55.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 11/09 | Western Michigan | 21 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -1 | Northern Illinois | 49.0 | Under |
| 2021 | 11/23 | Northern Illinois | 21 | Western Michigan | 42 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -6.5 | Western Michigan | 60.0 | Over |
| 2020 | 11/28 | Western Michigan | 30 | Northern Illinois | 27 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -18.5 | Northern Illinois | 64.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 11/26 | Northern Illinois | 17 | Western Michigan | 14 | Northern Illinois | Western Michigan -10 | Northern Illinois | 51.0 | Under |
| 2018 | 11/20 | Western Michigan | 28 | Northern Illinois | 21 | Western Michigan | Northern Illinois -6.5 | Western Michigan | 48.5 | Over |
| 2017 | 11/15 | Northern Illinois | 35 | Western Michigan | 31 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -9 | Western Michigan | 49.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 10/08 | Western Michigan | 45 | Northern Illinois | 30 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -19 | Northern Illinois | 68.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/18 | Northern Illinois | 27 | Western Michigan | 19 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -3.5 | Northern Illinois | 59.5 | Under |
| 2014 | 11/28 | Western Michigan | 21 | Northern Illinois | 31 | Northern Illinois | Western Michigan -7 | Northern Illinois | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/26 | Northern Illinois | 33 | Western Michigan | 14 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -33.5 | Western Michigan | 0 | |
| 2012 | 10/27 | Western Michigan | 34 | Northern Illinois | 48 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2011 | 10/15 | Northern Illinois | 51 | Western Michigan | 22 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2010 | 10/30 | Western Michigan | 21 | Northern Illinois | 28 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2009 | 10/03 | Northern Illinois | 38 | Western Michigan | 3 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2008 | 09/06 | Western Michigan | 29 | Northern Illinois | 26 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2007 | 10/13 | Northern Illinois | 13 | Western Michigan | 17 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2006 | 10/14 | Western Michigan | 16 | Northern Illinois | 14 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2005 | 11/23 | Northern Illinois | 42 | Western Michigan | 7 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2004 | 10/23 | Western Michigan | 38 | Northern Illinois | 59 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2003 | 10/18 | Northern Illinois | 37 | Western Michigan | 10 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2002 | 10/26 | Western Michigan | 20 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2001 | 10/20 | Northern Illinois | 20 | Western Michigan | 12 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2000 | 10/20 | Western Michigan | 52 | Northern Illinois | 22 | Western Michigan |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 17 | 8 | 5 Overs |
| Western Michigan | 8 | 4 | 5 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 16 - 9 | 4 - 8 | 2 - 5 | 2 - 3 |
| Road Teams | 9 - 16 | 8 - 4 | 3 - 2 | 5 - 2 |
(#126) Western Michigan Info
Power Rating: -18.86 #126
Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 62%, Pass: 37%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 31%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 1.31 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 28%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 48%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.89 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 54%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Michigan has lost 10 straight
Western Michigan has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 2 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Western Michigan Notes
(8/30) QB B Jones starter, B Lowry is QB2, both bad
(8/30) Run game alarming bad vs Mich St, 1.2 ypc
(3/26) QB Lowry was backup LY, limited options
(3/26) RB Buckley was co starter LY, limited depth
(3/26) WR rebuild, 3 portal adds. Have depth
(3/26) OL good LY, 2/5 back. 3 P4 portal adds
(3/26) Def awful LY, replace a lot. 7 portal adds
(3/26) New DC O'Leary was S coach at ND
Western Michigan Highlights
Western Michigan Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Western Michigan has a great TO Margin (#11)
Western Michigan Deficiencies
Western Michigan has a really bad Offense
Western Michigan Can Not Run the Ball (#108)
Western Michigan offense is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#110)
Western Michigan offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#133)
Western Michigan run game is really bad (#123)
Western Michigan pass game is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Western Michigan has a bad defense (#120)
Western Michigan has a bad defensive line (#124)
Western Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#119)
Power Rating: -18.86 #126
Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 62%, Pass: 37%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 31%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 1.31 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 28%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 48%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.89 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 54%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Michigan has lost 10 straight
Western Michigan has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 2 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Western Michigan Notes
(8/30) QB B Jones starter, B Lowry is QB2, both bad
(8/30) Run game alarming bad vs Mich St, 1.2 ypc
(3/26) QB Lowry was backup LY, limited options
(3/26) RB Buckley was co starter LY, limited depth
(3/26) WR rebuild, 3 portal adds. Have depth
(3/26) OL good LY, 2/5 back. 3 P4 portal adds
(3/26) Def awful LY, replace a lot. 7 portal adds
(3/26) New DC O'Leary was S coach at ND
Western Michigan Highlights
Western Michigan Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Western Michigan has a great TO Margin (#11)
Western Michigan Deficiencies
Western Michigan has a really bad Offense
Western Michigan Can Not Run the Ball (#108)
Western Michigan offense is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#110)
Western Michigan offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#133)
Western Michigan run game is really bad (#123)
Western Michigan pass game is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Western Michigan has a bad defense (#120)
Western Michigan has a bad defensive line (#124)
Western Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#119)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU | WMU |
| OverallOver | #102 | #111 |
| OffenseOff | #105 | #109 |
| DefenseDef | #82 | #109 |
| Special TeamsST | #94 | #42 |
| PassingPass | #102 | #110 |
| RushingRush | #63 | #83 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #111 | #108 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #108 | #92 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #98 | #101 |
| TacklingTkl | #50 | #84 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #67 | #112 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #67 | #55 |
| Coverage DefCov | #93 | #112 |
Previous Matchups
Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan last year (42-28)
Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan in 2023 (24-0)
Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan in 2022 (24-21)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: WMU | NIU
Depth Chart: WMU | NIU
Rosters: WMU | 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 9 straight
Northern Illinois has lost 3 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 9 straight
Northern Illinois has lost 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broc Lowry | 20 | 36 | 56% | 244 | 1 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Brady Jones | 16 | 35 | 46% | 122 | 0 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Buckley | 45 | 146 | 0 | 3.2 | 26 |
| Broc Lowry | 23 | 125 | 2 | 5.4 | 25 |
| Devin Miles | 19 | 56 | 0 | 2.9 | 8 |
| Ofa Mataele | 8 | 46 | 0 | 5.8 | 21 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylin Brooks (Tr) | 7 | 114 | 0 | 16.3 | 42 |
| Tailique Williams (Tr) | 6 | 74 | 0 | 12.3 | 35 |
| Jalen Buckley | 6 | 58 | 1 | 9.7 | 34 |
| Blake Bosma | 6 | 49 | 0 | 8.2 | 15 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Hallock | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sefa Saipaia Jr. | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Micah Davis (Tr) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadame Tucker (Tr) | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rodney McGraw | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sefa Saipaia Jr. | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Franklin | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kershawn Fisher (Tr) | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 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 |