Southern Illinois at Northern Illinois Week 2 College Football Matchup Southern Illinois at Northern Illinois Matchup - Week 2
Sat, Sep 9 2023 · Week 2 · 🏟 Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL · Turf · 23,595 cap
Southern Illinois✈ 292 miSame TZ
14 11
Final
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2023 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2022 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Southern Illinois
24
Northern Illinois
23
P&R Line Southern Illinois -1.5
P&R Total O/U 47
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Northern Illinois -6.5 · O/U 58.5
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Northern Illinois wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Northern Illinois -6.5
O/U 58.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Southern Illinois 2023 Schedule
Southern Illinois's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/9Southern Illinois at Northern Illinois+6.5W14–1158.5W14–11UY
Northern Illinois 2023 Schedule
Northern Illinois's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Northern Illinois at Boston College+8.0W27–2450.0W27–24OY
Sat 9/9Northern Illinois vs Southern Illinois-6.5L11–1458.5L11–14UN
Sat 9/16Northern Illinois at Nebraska+11.5L11–3542.5L11–35ON
Sat 9/23Northern Illinois vs Tulsa-3.5L14–2254.5L14–22UN
Sat 9/30Northern Illinois at Toledo+13.0L33–3548.0L33–35OY
Sat 10/7Northern Illinois at Akron-4.0W55–1442.5W55–14OY
Sat 10/14Northern Illinois vs Ohio+5.5W23–1345.0W23–13UY
Sat 10/21Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan-11.5W20–1343.5W20–13UN
— Bye Week —
Tue 10/31Northern Illinois at Central Michigan-3.0L31–3748.0L31–37ON
Tue 11/7Northern Illinois vs Ball State-9.5L17–2043.5L17–20UN
Tue 11/14Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan-4.5W24–055.5W24–0UY
Sat 11/25Northern Illinois at Kent State-20.5W37–2744.5W37–27ON
Sat 12/23Northern Illinois vs Arkansas State+2.5W21–1954.0W21–19UY
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Southern Illinois Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Southern Illinois
0.00
Northern Illinois #36
0.92
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Southern Illinois
0.00
Northern Illinois #61
1.17
Southern Illinois +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Northern Illinois Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Southern Illinois #80
25.8
Northern Illinois #82
39.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Southern Illinois #101
55.3
Northern Illinois #89
47.6
Northern Illinois +13.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself