Western Michigan Broncos at Northern Illinois Huskies
Tuesday, November 18th 2025 (7:00 PM EST)
Western Michigan -7 (39.5) (-278) Open: -5.5
Western Michigan 35 - Northern Illinois: 19 (Mid-American)
Broncos (10 - 4) (10 - 3 - 1)
Coach Lance Taylor (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 25 - 17 (18 - 22 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9.5 - 4.5 (#25)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Coach Lance Taylor (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 25 - 17 (18 - 22 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9.5 - 4.5 (#25)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Our Line: Western Michigan -9 (SP+ WMU -15.5)
Projected Score: WMU: 24 - NIU: 15 (40)
WMU Win prob: 70% | Cover: 49%
WMU Travel: 165 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Projected Score: WMU: 24 - NIU: 15 (40)
WMU Win prob: 70% | Cover: 49%
WMU Travel: 165 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: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Coach Thomas Hammock (31 - 38)
Avg Score : 17 - 24 (18 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#117)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
| 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 | +13.5 | 48.5 | W 14 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/27 | Western Michigan vs Rhode Island | -7.5 | 45.5 | W 47 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/4 | Western Michigan at Massachusetts | -12.5 | 46.5 | W 21 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | -9.5 | 43.5 | W 42 - 0 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | Western Michigan at Miami (OH) | +2.5 | 40.5 | L 17 - 26 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/1 | Western Michigan vs Central Michigan | -6.0 | 43.5 | W 24 - 21 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/11 | Western Michigan vs Ohio | -1.5 | 46.5 | W 17 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Tue 11/18 | Western Michigan at Northern Illinois | -7.0 | 39.5 | W 35 - 19 | O | Y | |
| Tue 11/25 | Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan | -10.0 | 49.0 | W 31 - 21 | O | N | |
| Sat 12/6 | Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) | -2.5 | 44.5 | W 23 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Fri 12/19 | Western Michigan vs Kennesaw State | -3.0 | 47.0 | W 41 - 6 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 3
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 2, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 3
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 2, 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 | +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: 1, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 3, Bad: 2, Poor: 1
Predictions for Northern Illinois's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 3, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | #43 (.24) | 45% (33) | 24.9 | 45% (59) | 3.05 (62) | 184 | 46% (27) | 187 | 4.11 (49) | #122 (.29) | 49% (128) | 17.4 | 48% (115) | 51% (132) | 4.38 (119) | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 13 | 24.9 | 18.3 | 45.2% | 4.11 | 1 | 19 | 371 | 184 | 187 | 5 | 55% | 45% | 45% | 46% | 15% | .24 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 13 | 17.4 | 21.7 | 49.1% | 4.38 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% | 44% | 48% | 51% | 18% | .29 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 13 | 29:58 | 19.5 | 35% | 59% | 4.1 | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 1 | 31.3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 13 | 55% (35) | 45% (59) | 36.8 | 184.2 | 5 | 28 (25) | .18 (43) | 3.05 (62) | 75% (53) | 10% (64) | 1.07 (33) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 13 | 56% (123) | 48% (115) | - | - | - | - | .19 (105) | 3.18 (96) | 76% (84) | 10% (66) | 1.01 (81) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 13 | 45% (100) | 46% (27) | 16.3 | 24.9 | 187 | 7.5 | 11.5 | 18 (68) | 9 (48) | .32 (40) | 1.5 (98) | 28% (16) | 31% (71) | .27 (91) | 6% (59) | 1.9 (108) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 13 | 44% (12) | 51% (132) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (93) | .44 (127) | 1.5 (31) | 27% (125) | 33% (103) | .33 (81) | 8% (19) | 1.9 (39) |
| 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) |
Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -12.46 #109
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 3.31 #124
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 15.77 #85
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Western Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 9.5 - 4.5
Western Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.4 #78
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 21.7 #105
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.8 #42
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 571
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -12.46 #109
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 3.31 #124
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 15.77 #85
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Western Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 9.5 - 4.5
Western Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.4 #78
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 21.7 #105
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.8 #42
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 571
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -12.46 Northern Illinois: -15.955
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -1.4 Northern Illinois: -16.7
Western Michigan: -12.46 Northern Illinois: -15.955
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -1.4 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
Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 18.3
Defense: 17.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 21.7
Western Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 10 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 8
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 1 - 1
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 18.3
Defense: 17.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 21.7
Western Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 10 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 8
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 1 - 1
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Western Michigan 24
Northern Illinois 15
Projected Total Points: 40
Western Michigan 24
Northern Illinois 15
Projected Total Points: 40
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 Dog vs Spread: 1 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 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 Dog vs Spread: 1 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11/18 | Northern Illinois | 19 | Western Michigan | 35 | Western Michigan -7 | Western Michigan | 39.5 | Over |
| 2024 | 11/06 | Western Michigan | 28 | Northern Illinois | 42 | Northern Illinois -2.5 | Northern Illinois | 51.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 11/14 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Western Michigan | 0 | Northern Illinois -4.5 | Northern Illinois | 55.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 11/09 | Western Michigan | 21 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Northern Illinois -1 | Northern Illinois | 49.0 | Under |
| 2021 | 11/23 | Northern Illinois | 21 | Western Michigan | 42 | Western Michigan -6.5 | Western Michigan | 60.0 | Over |
| 2020 | 11/28 | Western Michigan | 30 | Northern Illinois | 27 | Western Michigan -18.5 | Northern Illinois | 64.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 11/26 | Northern Illinois | 17 | Western Michigan | 14 | Western Michigan -10 | Northern Illinois | 51.0 | Under |
| 2018 | 11/20 | Western Michigan | 28 | Northern Illinois | 21 | Northern Illinois -6.5 | Western Michigan | 48.5 | Over |
| 2017 | 11/15 | Northern Illinois | 35 | Western Michigan | 31 | Northern Illinois -9 | Western Michigan | 49.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 10/08 | Western Michigan | 45 | Northern Illinois | 30 | Western Michigan -19 | Northern Illinois | 68.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/18 | Northern Illinois | 27 | Western Michigan | 19 | Northern Illinois -3.5 | Northern Illinois | 59.5 | Under |
| 2014 | 11/28 | Western Michigan | 21 | Northern Illinois | 31 | Western Michigan -7 | Northern Illinois | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/26 | Northern Illinois | 33 | Western Michigan | 14 | Northern Illinois -33.5 | Western Michigan | 0 | |
| 2012 | 10/27 | Western Michigan | 34 | Northern Illinois | 48 | ||||
| 2011 | 10/15 | Northern Illinois | 51 | Western Michigan | 22 | ||||
| 2010 | 10/30 | Western Michigan | 21 | Northern Illinois | 28 | ||||
| 2009 | 10/03 | Northern Illinois | 38 | Western Michigan | 3 | ||||
| 2008 | 09/06 | Western Michigan | 29 | Northern Illinois | 26 | ||||
| 2007 | 10/13 | Northern Illinois | 13 | Western Michigan | 17 | ||||
| 2006 | 10/14 | Western Michigan | 16 | Northern Illinois | 14 | ||||
| 2005 | 11/23 | Northern Illinois | 42 | Western Michigan | 7 | ||||
| 2004 | 10/23 | Western Michigan | 38 | Northern Illinois | 59 | ||||
| 2003 | 10/18 | Northern Illinois | 37 | Western Michigan | 10 | ||||
| 2002 | 10/26 | Western Michigan | 20 | Northern Illinois | 24 | ||||
| 2001 | 10/20 | Northern Illinois | 20 | Western Michigan | 12 | ||||
| 2000 | 10/20 | Western Michigan | 52 | Northern Illinois | 22 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 17 | 8 | 6 Overs |
| Western Michigan | 9 | 5 | 5 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 16 - 10 | 4 - 9 | 2 - 5 | 2 - 4 |
| Road Teams | 10 - 16 | 9 - 4 | 4 - 2 | 5 - 2 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WMU | NIU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #109 | #130 |
| SP+SP+ | #78 | #128 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #53 | #116 |
| OffenseOff | #54 | #117 |
| DefenseDef | #46 | #105 |
| Spec TeamsST | #37 | #88 |
| TalentTal | #106 | #113 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #88 | #101 |
(11/20) Control MAC w/ W over N Ill. 361 rush, 32 pass!
(11/13) Great W over Ohio, leaders of the MAC now
(11/13) Def shut down Navarro, Run Off 210+. 5.0 ypc
(10/31) QB Lowry a weapon, JAG arm, only real rush threat
(10/31) Def meh vs Mia OH, all 400+ but good on 3rd D's
(10/22) DL is one of best in CFB, best in G5 statistically
(10/8) Def has improved a lot, red zone defense especially
(9/20) Off is terrible, esp Run Off. QB Lowry meh
(9/20) Huge win vs Toledo. Def held 5-18 3rd down, 3 TO
(8/30) QB B Jones starter, B Lowry is QB2, both bad
(8/30) Run game alarming bad vs Mich St, 1.2 ypc
(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
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WMU Off | NIU Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #54 | #105 |
| SuccessSuc | #33 | #19 |
| ExplosiveExp | #74 | #37 |
| PPAPPA | #43 | #11 |
| PowerPwr | #124 | #121 |
| SP+SP+ | #105 | #74 |
| Pts POPPO | #49 | #12 |
| HavocHav | #55 | #48 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WMU Off | NIU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #42 | #108 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #59 | #52 |
| Run ExplRExp | #33 | #33 |
| PPAExp | #43 | #45 | Run BlockR Blk | #57 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #62 | #79 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #67 | #104 |
| TackleTak | - | #9 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WMU Off | NIU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #65 | #94 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #27 | #9 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #98 | #55 |
| PPAExp | #40 | #4 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #113 | #100 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #64 | #53 |
| DB HavocDB | #59 | #37 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU Off | WMU Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #117 | #46 |
| SuccessSuc | #79 | #128 |
| ExplosiveExp | #96 | #45 |
| PPAPPA | #86 | #122 |
| PowerPwr | #130 | #85 |
| SP+SP+ | #135 | #42 |
| Pts POPPO | #113 | #119 |
| HavocHav | #44 | #44 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIU Off | WMU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #64 | #88 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #72 | #115 |
| Run ExplRExp | #54 | #81 |
| PPAExp | #66 | #105 | Run BlockR Blk | #79 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #33 | #96 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #14 | #99 |
| TackleTak | - | #93 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU Off | WMU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #136 | #51 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #86 | #132 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #58 | #31 |
| PPAExp | #84 | #127 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #114 | #12 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #60 | #66 |
| DB HavocDB | #39 | #19 |
Program Comparison
NIU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Poor G5
WMU 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5
NIU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Poor G5
WMU 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5
Weather Forecast
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Temp: 41° - Wind: 9 mph
Playing in Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 41° - Wind: 9 mph
Western Michigan 7.0 (39.5)
Western Michigan won at Northern Illinois this year (35-19)
Previous Matchups
Western Michigan beat Northern Illinois last year (35-19)
Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan in 2024 (42-28)
Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan in 2023 (24-0)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broc Lowry | 166 | 262 | 63% | 1803 | 9 | 3 | 6.9 |
| Brady Jones | 19 | 40 | 48% | 136 | 1 | 3 | 3.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Buckley | 179 | 1003 | 9 | 5.6 | 67 |
| Broc Lowry | 203 | 963 | 14 | 4.7 | 37 |
| Devin Miles | 99 | 425 | 3 | 4.3 | 32 |
| Ofa Mataele | 57 | 252 | 3 | 4.4 | 22 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailique Williams (Tr) | 35 | 478 | 2 | 13.7 | 71 |
| Baylin Brooks (Tr) | 27 | 372 | 0 | 13.8 | 42 |
| Aveion Chenault | 23 | 277 | 2 | 12.0 | 45 |
| Blake Bosma | 27 | 251 | 1 | 9.3 | 24 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Camden | 85 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Sefa Saipaia Jr. | 77 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Tate Hallock | 67 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 61 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadame Tucker (Tr) | 55 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 1 |
| Rodney McGraw | 42 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
| James Camden | 85 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyson Lee | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Franklin | 53 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Aaron Wofford | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 61 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 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 |