Kent State Golden Flashes at Northern Illinois Huskies
Friday, November 28th 2025 (12:00 AM EST)
Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium - DeKalb, IL (Mid-American)
Golden Flashes (1 - 2) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Mark Carney (Int) (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 21 - 37 (14 - 62 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 (#118)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
Coach Mark Carney (Int) (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 21 - 37 (14 - 62 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 (#118)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
NIU 2nd straight Home Game
NIU is playing their 4th straight game
KENT is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Northern Illinois -15.5 (SP+ NIU -11)
Projected Score: KENT: 18 - NIU: 33 (51)
NIU Win prob: 86% | Cover: 55%
KENT Travel: 390 miles, 1 hrs ahead
NIU is playing their 4th straight game
KENT is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Northern Illinois -15.5 (SP+ NIU -11)
Projected Score: KENT: 18 - NIU: 33 (51)
NIU Win prob: 86% | Cover: 55%
KENT Travel: 390 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)
| Kent State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Kent State vs Merrimack | -5.5 | 50.5 | W 21 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Kent State at Texas Tech | +48.5 | 60.0 | L 14 - 62 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Kent State vs Buffalo | +23.5 | 48.5 | L 28 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Kent State at Florida State | +45.5 | 55.5 | ||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/4 | Kent State at Oklahoma | +49 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Kent State vs Massachusetts | -6.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Kent State at Toledo | +30 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Kent State vs Bowling Green | +6 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/5 | Kent State at Ball State | +0 | |||||
| Tue 11/11 | Kent State at Akron | +3 | |||||
| Wed 11/19 | Kent State vs Central Michigan | -4.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/28 | Kent State at Northern Illinois | +15.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, 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 Kent State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT | #135 (-.08) | 29% (134) | 21 | 26% (135) | 1.91 (133) | 102 | 33% (116) | 215 | 2.33 (126) | #92 (.18) | 39% (66) | 36.7 | 40% (76) | 38% (58) | 4 (89) | 47.7 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT | #131 (.01) | 30% (134) | 33% (132) | 2.57 (128) | 78 | 29% (134) | 155 | 2.89 (130) | #133 (.35) | 50% (131) | 50% (123) | 51% (130) | 4.34 (115) | 35.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT Offense | 3 | 21 | 14 | 29.3% | 2.33 | 1 | 15 | 317 | 102 | 215 | 2.7 | 56% | 44% | 26% | 33% | 18% | -.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT Defense | 3 | 36.7 | 62 | 39% | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% | 52% | 40% | 38% | 10% | .18 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 3 | 31:54 | 15 | 32% | 44% | 6.3 | 47.7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT Offense | 3 | 56% (38) | 26% (135) | 38 | 102.3 | 2.7 | 3 (95) | -.19 (135) | 1.91 (133) | 57% (114) | 12% (116) | 0.66 (129) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT Defense | 3 | 48% (54) | 40% (76) | - | - | - | - | .14 (99) | 2.65 (53) | 44% (15) | 7% (115) | 1.09 (96) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT Offense | 3 | 44% (95) | 33% (116) | 15 | 25.7 | 215 | 8.4 | 14.3 | 5 (54) | 1 (23) | .06 (123) | 2 (6) | 39% (126) | 16% (131) | -.09 (134) | 6% (92) | 2.6 (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT Defense | 3 | 52% (84) | 38% (58) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 (87) | .22 (70) | 1.5 (68) | 33% (62) | 40% (124) | .44 (105) | 3% (125) | 1.6 (33) |
| 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) |
Kent State's Power Ratings
Kent State's Power Rating: -17.82 #124
Kent State's Offense Rating: -0.51 #135
Kent State's Defense Rating: 17.31 #107
2025 Talent Rating: 516.00 #115
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Kent State's 2025 Expected Record: 3.8 - 8.2
Kent State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -21.7 #130
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.2 #122
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 39.6 #130
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Kent State's Power Rating: -17.82 #124
Kent State's Offense Rating: -0.51 #135
Kent State's Defense Rating: 17.31 #107
2025 Talent Rating: 516.00 #115
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Kent State's 2025 Expected Record: 3.8 - 8.2
Kent State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -21.7 #130
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.2 #122
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 39.6 #130
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Kent State: -17.82 Northern Illinois: -4.21
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Kent State: -21.7 Northern Illinois: -10.4
Kent State: -17.82 Northern Illinois: -4.21
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Kent State: -21.7 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
Kent State Scoring
Offense: 21 PPG
Offense on Road: 14
Defense: 36.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 62
Kent State's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Offense: 21 PPG
Offense on Road: 14
Defense: 36.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 62
Kent State's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Northern Illinois 33
Kent State 18
Total Points: 51
Northern Illinois 33
Kent State 18
Total Points: 51
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11/25 | Kent State | 27 | Northern Illinois | 37 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -20.5 | Kent State | 44.5 | Over |
| 2021 | 11/03 | Kent State | 52 | Northern Illinois | 47 | Kent State | Kent State -3.5 | Kent State | 72.0 | Over |
| 2021 | 12/04 | Northern Illinois | 41 | Kent State | 23 | Northern Illinois | Kent State -3.5 | Northern Illinois | 75.5 | Under |
| 2017 | 10/07 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Kent State | 3 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -23.5 | Kent State | 44.5 | Under |
| 2016 | 11/25 | Kent State | 21 | Northern Illinois | 31 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -5 | Northern Illinois | 45.5 | Over |
| 2014 | 10/04 | Northern Illinois | 17 | Kent State | 14 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -22 | Kent State | 0 | |
| 2013 | 10/05 | Kent State | 24 | Northern Illinois | 38 | Northern Illinois | Northern Illinois -9.5 | Northern Illinois | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11/30 | Kent State | 37 | Northern Illinois | 44 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2011 | 10/08 | Northern Illinois | 40 | Kent State | 10 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2008 | 11/18 | Kent State | 14 | Northern Illinois | 42 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2007 | 11/10 | Northern Illinois | 27 | Kent State | 20 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2005 | 10/22 | Kent State | 3 | Northern Illinois | 34 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2002 | 09/28 | Northern Illinois | 13 | Kent State | 6 | Northern Illinois | ||||
| 2001 | 10/13 | Kent State | 44 | Northern Illinois | 34 | Kent State |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 12 | 3 | 3 Overs |
| Kent State | 2 | 4 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 8 - 6 | 3 - 4 | 1 - 2 | 2 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 6 - 8 | 4 - 3 | 2 - 2 | 2 - 1 |
(#124) Kent State Info
Power Rating: -17.82 #124
Offense Rating: -0.51 #135
Defense Rating: 17.31 #107
Overall SP+ Rating: -21.7 #130
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.2 #122
Defense SP+ Rating: 39.6 #130
Talent Rating: 516.00 #115
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Expected Record: 3.8 - 8.2
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 44%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 29%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.33 PPO
Awful Run Success 26%
Awful Pass Success 33%
Awful OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 39%
Poor in Scoring Position 4 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 40%
Avg Pass Def Success 38%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Kent State has lost 10 straight
Kent State has lost 6 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )
Kent State Notes
(9/10) Two QB system w/ Deshields and Montes. Meh
(9/6) Physically does not look like FBS level ball
(8/30) QB DeShields/Montes meh, Run Off awful
(4/11) HC Burns fired, OC Carney Int HC for '25
(3/26) QB Kargman some exp, glorious hair
(3/26) RB rebuild, awful LY, Nubin (Minn) added.
(3/26) WR rebuild, surprisingly decent depth/options
(3/26) OL worst in CFB, 3/5 back, only 2 portals?
(3/26) Def near worst, 6 portals, 4 DBs
(3/26) Worst CFB team of last 4 years LY
Kent State Highlights
Kent State Deficiencies
Kent State Can Not Run the Ball (#122)
Kent State offense is really bad (#134)
Kent State offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#126)
Kent State run game is really bad (#135)
Kent State pass game is really bad (#116)
Kent State offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Kent State Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Kent State does not Sack the QB (#112)
Power Rating: -17.82 #124
Offense Rating: -0.51 #135
Defense Rating: 17.31 #107
Overall SP+ Rating: -21.7 #130
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.2 #122
Defense SP+ Rating: 39.6 #130
Talent Rating: 516.00 #115
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Expected Record: 3.8 - 8.2
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 44%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 29%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.33 PPO
Awful Run Success 26%
Awful Pass Success 33%
Awful OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 39%
Poor in Scoring Position 4 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 40%
Avg Pass Def Success 38%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Kent State has lost 10 straight
Kent State has lost 6 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )
Kent State Notes
(9/10) Two QB system w/ Deshields and Montes. Meh
(9/6) Physically does not look like FBS level ball
(8/30) QB DeShields/Montes meh, Run Off awful
(4/11) HC Burns fired, OC Carney Int HC for '25
(3/26) QB Kargman some exp, glorious hair
(3/26) RB rebuild, awful LY, Nubin (Minn) added.
(3/26) WR rebuild, surprisingly decent depth/options
(3/26) OL worst in CFB, 3/5 back, only 2 portals?
(3/26) Def near worst, 6 portals, 4 DBs
(3/26) Worst CFB team of last 4 years LY
Kent State Highlights
Kent State Deficiencies
Kent State Can Not Run the Ball (#122)
Kent State offense is really bad (#134)
Kent State offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#126)
Kent State run game is really bad (#135)
Kent State pass game is really bad (#116)
Kent State offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Kent State Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Kent State does not Sack the QB (#112)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU | KENT |
| OverallOver | #102 | #99 |
| OffenseOff | #105 | #111 |
| DefenseDef | #82 | #65 |
| Special TeamsST | #94 | #107 |
| PassingPass | #102 | #55 |
| RushingRush | #63 | #107 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #111 | #116 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #108 | #119 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #98 | #76 |
| TacklingTkl | #50 | #44 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #67 | #38 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #67 | #84 |
| Coverage DefCov | #93 | #79 |
(#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 10 straight
Northern Illinois has lost 4 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 10 straight
Northern Illinois has lost 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Deshields | 35 | 57 | 61% | 513 | 4 | 0 | 9.0 |
| CJ Montes (Tr) | 10 | 19 | 53% | 140 | 1 | 1 | 7.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Garcia | 45 | 135 | 0 | 3.0 | 11 |
| Dru Deshields | 24 | 61 | 2 | 2.5 | 10 |
| Jahzae Kimbrough | 16 | 45 | 0 | 2.8 | 12 |
| Maurice Stephens | 1 | 31 | 1 | 31.0 | 31 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Wolford | 7 | 223 | 4 | 31.9 | 79 |
| Terik Mulder (Tr) | 7 | 89 | 1 | 12.7 | 50 |
| Wayne Harris | 7 | 75 | 0 | 10.7 | 27 |
| Ardell Banks | 4 | 75 | 0 | 18.8 | 38 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Young | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mason Woods | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaire Rawlison | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joel Cordoba | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Campbell | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamond Mathis (Tr) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jelani Davis (Tr) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Thomas Aden (Tr) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaire Rawlison | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrell Miller | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darian Blachewicz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 |