Kent State Golden Flashes at Northern Illinois Huskies
Friday, November 28th 2025 (12:00 PM EST)
Northern Illinois -5.0 (45.0) (-220) Open: -5.0 | 45.0
Kent State 35 - Northern Illinois: 31 (Mid-American)
Golden Flashes (5 - 7) (7 - 5 - 0)
Coach Mark Carney (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 21 - 34 (18 - 43 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#86)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Coach Mark Carney (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 21 - 34 (18 - 43 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#86)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Temp: 26.8°
NIU 2nd straight Home Game
NIU is playing their 4th straight game
KENT is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Northern Illinois -5.5 (SP+ NIU -2)
Projected Score: KENT: 21 - NIU: 26 (47)
NIU Win prob: 63% | Cover: 48%
KENT Travel: 390 miles, 1 hrs ahead
NIU 2nd straight Home Game
NIU is playing their 4th straight game
KENT is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Northern Illinois -5.5 (SP+ NIU -2)
Projected Score: KENT: 21 - NIU: 26 (47)
NIU Win prob: 63% | Cover: 48%
KENT Travel: 390 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)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 4)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Coach Thomas Hammock (31 - 38)
Avg Score : 17 - 24 (18 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#117)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 4)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
| 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 | +44.5 | 56.5 | L 10 - 66 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/4 | Kent State at Oklahoma | +46.5 | 53.5 | L 0 - 44 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Kent State vs Massachusetts | -1.5 | 49.5 | W 42 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/18 | Kent State at Toledo | +25.5 | 48.5 | L 10 - 45 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/25 | Kent State vs Bowling Green | +7.5 | 47.5 | W 24 - 21 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/5 | Kent State at Ball State | +3.0 | 48.5 | L 13 - 17 | U | N | |
| Tue 11/11 | Kent State at Akron | +7.5 | 49.5 | W 42 - 35 | O | Y | |
| Wed 11/19 | Kent State vs Central Michigan | +7.5 | 50.5 | L 16 - 28 | U | N | |
| Fri 11/28 | Kent State at Northern Illinois | +5.0 | 45.0 | W 35 - 31 | O | Y | |
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 3
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Predictions for Kent State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 3
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
| 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 4
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 3, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Predictions for Northern Illinois's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 4
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 3, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Important Stats (2025)
Overall Stats 2025
Additional 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 | #113 (.09) | 36% (126) | 21.3 | 36% (130) | 2.54 (129) | 98 | 38% (112) | 197 | 3.42 (96) | #92 (.19) | 43% (86) | 33.6 | 44% (89) | 43% (78) | 4.29 (124) | 48.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| NIU | #126 (.04) | 34% (132) | 17.1 | 38% (116) | 2.84 (84) | 186 | 28% (136) | 99 | 3.04 (121) | #86 (.19) | 44% (101) | 24.3 | 46% (113) | 41% (66) | 3.45 (52) | 38 | 0.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 | 21.3 | 17.7 | 36.4% | 3.42 | 1.1 | 14 | 295 | 98 | 197 | 3 | 52% | 46% | 36% | 38% | 18% | .09 |
| NIU Defense | 12 | 24.3 | 20.8 | 44.1% | 3.45 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 58% | 40% | 46% | 41% | 11% | .19 |
| 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 | 12 | 33.6 | 42.9 | 42.9% | 4.29 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 47% | 44% | 43% | 14% | .19 |
| NIU Offense | 12 | 17.1 | 17.8 | 34.5% | 3.04 | 0.9 | 15 | 284 | 186 | 99 | 4.5 | 65% | 34% | 38% | 28% | 13% | .04 |
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 | 12 | 27:44 | 14.3 | 28% | 47% | 6.1 | 48.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 5.8 | 2 | 3 | 28.4 |
| Northern Illinois | 12 | 29:13 | 15 | 32% | 59% | 4.3 | 38 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 1 | 27.3 |
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 | 12 | 52% (45) | 36% (130) | 32.9 | 98.3 | 3 | 10 (132) | -.02 (127) | 2.54 (129) | 63% (118) | 13% (129) | 0.89 (100) |
| NIU Defense | 12 | 58% (132) | 46% (113) | - | - | - | - | .17 (106) | 3.18 (117) | 72% (78) | 7% (134) | 0.95 (62) |
| 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 | 12 | 51% (90) | 44% (89) | - | - | - | - | .16 (104) | 2.95 (78) | 67% (37) | 9% (78) | 1.02 (98) |
| NIU Offense | 12 | 65% (6) | 38% (116) | 41.4 | 185.6 | 4.5 | 16 (122) | .11 (74) | 2.84 (84) | 69% (86) | 10% (86) | 1.11 (15) |
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 | 12 | 46% (94) | 38% (112) | 13.6 | 24.4 | 197.1 | 8.1 | 14.5 | 20 (61) | 6 (34) | .29 (49) | 1.9 (4) | 35% (121) | 24% (129) | .15 (119) | 5% (33) | 2.2 (16) |
| NIU Defense | 12 | 40% (5) | 41% (66) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (55) | .19 (47) | 1.5 (57) | 28% (122) | 36% (130) | .5 (134) | 5% (115) | 2.1 (107) |
| 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 | 12 | 47% (47) | 43% (78) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 (75) | .26 (78) | 1.6 (84) | 32% (62) | 34% (123) | .35 (98) | 5% (122) | 1.9 (44) |
| NIU Offense | 12 | 34% (131) | 28% (136) | 10.8 | 20.3 | 98.8 | 4.9 | 9.2 | 8 (128) | 6 (60) | (134) | 1.6 (30) | 34% (117) | 23% (132) | .13 (127) | 3% (6) | 2.1 (46) |
Kent State's Power Ratings
Kent State's Power Rating: -15.07 #128
Kent State's Offense Rating: -0.08 #129
Kent State's Defense Rating: 14.99 #111
2025 Talent Rating: 516.00 #115
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Kent State's 2025 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Kent State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -18.7 #130
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.4 #124
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.5 #122
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Kent State's Power Rating: -15.07 #128
Kent State's Offense Rating: -0.08 #129
Kent State's Defense Rating: 14.99 #111
2025 Talent Rating: 516.00 #115
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Kent State's 2025 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Kent State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -18.7 #130
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.4 #124
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.5 #122
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Kent State: -15.07 Northern Illinois: -11.455
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Kent State: -18.7 Northern Illinois: -16.5
Kent State: -15.07 Northern Illinois: -11.455
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Kent State: -18.7 Northern Illinois: -16.5
Northern Illinois's Power Ratings
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: -11.455 #116
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: 1.81 #116
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: 13.22 #101
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: -16.5 #128
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 12.4 #135
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.7 #77
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: -11.455 #116
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: 1.81 #116
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: 13.22 #101
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: -16.5 #128
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 12.4 #135
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.7 #77
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Kent State Scoring
Offense: 21.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 17.7
Defense: 33.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 42.9
Kent State's 2025 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record on Road: 2 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 4 - 3 - 0
Offense: 21.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 17.7
Defense: 33.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 42.9
Kent State's 2025 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record on Road: 2 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 4 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Northern Illinois 26
Kent State 21
Total Points: 47
Based on Last 4 Games
Kent State 24
Northern Illinois 23
Total Points: 47
Based on Entire Season
Northern Illinois 28
Kent State 21
Total Points: 49
Northern Illinois 26
Kent State 21
Total Points: 47
Based on Last 4 Games
Kent State 24
Northern Illinois 23
Total Points: 47
Based on Entire Season
Northern Illinois 28
Kent State 21
Total Points: 49
Northern Illinois Scoring
Offense: 17.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.8
Defense: 24.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.8
Northern Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Offense: 17.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.8
Defense: 24.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.8
Northern Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11/28 | Northern Illinois | 31 | Kent State | 35 | Northern Illinois -5.0 | Kent State | 45.0 | Over |
| 2023 | 11/25 | Kent State | 27 | Northern Illinois | 37 | Northern Illinois -20.5 | Kent State | 44.5 | Over |
| 2021 | 11/03 | Kent State | 52 | Northern Illinois | 47 | Kent State -3.5 | Kent State | 72.0 | Over |
| 2021 | 12/04 | Northern Illinois | 41 | Kent State | 23 | Kent State -3.5 | Northern Illinois | 75.5 | Under |
| 2017 | 10/07 | Northern Illinois | 24 | Kent State | 3 | Northern Illinois -23.5 | Kent State | 44.5 | Under |
| 2016 | 11/25 | Kent State | 21 | Northern Illinois | 31 | Northern Illinois -5 | Northern Illinois | 45.5 | Over |
| 2014 | 10/04 | Northern Illinois | 17 | Kent State | 14 | Northern Illinois -22 | Kent State | 0 | |
| 2013 | 10/05 | Kent State | 24 | Northern Illinois | 38 | Northern Illinois -9.5 | Northern Illinois | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11/30 | Kent State | 37 | Northern Illinois | 44 | ||||
| 2011 | 10/08 | Northern Illinois | 40 | Kent State | 10 | ||||
| 2008 | 11/18 | Kent State | 14 | Northern Illinois | 42 | ||||
| 2007 | 11/10 | Northern Illinois | 27 | Kent State | 20 | ||||
| 2005 | 10/22 | Kent State | 3 | Northern Illinois | 34 | ||||
| 2002 | 09/28 | Northern Illinois | 13 | Kent State | 6 | ||||
| 2001 | 10/13 | Kent State | 44 | Northern Illinois | 34 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 12 | 3 | 4 Overs |
| Kent State | 3 | 5 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 8 - 7 | 3 - 5 | 1 - 3 | 2 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 7 - 8 | 5 - 3 | 2 - 2 | 3 - 1 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | KENT | NIU |
| Power RatePwr | #128 | #116 |
| SP+SP+ | #130 | #128 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #129 | #113 |
| OffenseOff | #120 | #127 |
| DefenseDef | #125 | #91 |
| Spec TeamsST | #118 | #92 |
| TalentTal | #115 | #113 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #101 | #101 |
(11/5) Coaching malpractice by Carney vs Ball St
(11/5) Blew game vs Ball St. Coaching & stupidity
(10/31) Huge W over BG, but BG had no one at QB
(10/31) WR Cade Wolford a name to know, 26.3 ypc, 6 TD
(10/31) QB Deshields can play, just so bad on OL/DL
(10/30) Mark Carney interim no more, permanent HC
(9/13) Off much improved vs Buffalo. Impressive
(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
(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
| Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 52% | ||
|---|---|---|
| KENT Off | NIU Def | |
| Perf GradePerf | #120 | #91 |
| SuccessSuc | #126 | #101 |
| ExplosiveExp | #13 | #39 |
| PPAPPA | #113 | #86 |
| PowerPwr | #129 | #101 |
| SP+SP+ | #124 | #77 |
| Pts POPPO | #96 | #52 |
| HavocHav | #118 | #132 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 52% | ||
|---|---|---|
| KENT Off | NIU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #133 | #85 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #130 | #113 |
| Run ExplRExp | #100 | #62 |
| PPAExp | #127 | #106 | Run BlockR Blk | #100 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #129 | #117 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #110 | #119 |
| TackleTak | - | #15 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 52% | ||
|---|---|---|
| KENT Off | NIU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #90 | #82 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #112 | #66 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #4 | #57 |
| PPAExp | #49 | #47 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #136 | #94 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #129 | #134 |
| DB HavocDB | #33 | #115 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU Off | KENT Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #127 | #125 |
| SuccessSuc | #132 | #86 |
| ExplosiveExp | #58 | #91 |
| PPAPPA | #126 | #92 |
| PowerPwr | #116 | #111 |
| SP+SP+ | #135 | #122 |
| Pts POPPO | #121 | #124 |
| HavocHav | #30 | #107 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIU Off | KENT Def | |
| Run GameRun | #72 | #123 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #116 | #89 |
| Run ExplRExp | #15 | #98 |
| PPAExp | #74 | #104 | Run BlockR Blk | #85 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #84 | #78 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #60 | #82 |
| TackleTak | - | #90 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NIU Off | KENT Def |
| Pass GamePass | #136 | #123 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #136 | #78 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #30 | #84 |
| PPAExp | #134 | #78 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #106 | #60 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #86 | #78 |
| DB HavocDB | #6 | #122 |
Program Comparison
NIU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Poor G5
KENT 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5
NIU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Poor G5
KENT 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 27°
Playing in Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 27°
Northern Illinois -5.0 (45.0)
Kent State won at Northern Illinois this year (35-31)
Previous Matchups
Northern Illinois beat Kent State in 2023 (37-27)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Deshields | 136 | 240 | 57% | 2030 | 18 | 3 | 8.5 |
| CJ Montes (Tr) | 10 | 19 | 53% | 140 | 1 | 1 | 7.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Garcia | 146 | 647 | 3 | 4.4 | 45 |
| Jordan Nubin (Tr) | 79 | 253 | 1 | 3.2 | 25 |
| Jahzae Kimbrough | 39 | 97 | 0 | 2.5 | 12 |
| Cade Wolford | 12 | 97 | 1 | 8.1 | 31 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Wolford | 19 | 509 | 7 | 26.8 | 79 |
| Dashawn Martin | 33 | 507 | 4 | 15.4 | 75 |
| Wayne Harris | 35 | 383 | 1 | 10.9 | 42 |
| Ardell Banks | 12 | 205 | 2 | 17.1 | 38 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Woods | 94 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| CJ Young | 89 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Joel Cordoba | 66 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaire Rawlison | 52 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamond Mathis (Tr) | 28 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Jelani Davis (Tr) | 24 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| CJ Young | 89 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| A.J. Campbell | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaire Rawlison | 52 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Terrell Miller | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Joel Boamah | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Muhammed Jammeh | 57 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |