Northern Illinois at Wyoming Week 7 College Football Matchup Northern Illinois at Wyoming Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 17 2026 · Week 7 · 🏟 War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY · Turf · 29,181 cap
Northern Illinois✈ 866 mi-1 hr TZ
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Northern Illinois
16
Wyoming
25
P&R Line Wyoming -9
P&R Total O/U 40.5
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Northern Illinois has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Northern Illinois entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Northern Illinois wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
Northern Illinois wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Wyoming · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Northern Illinois 2026 Schedule
Northern Illinois's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Northern Illinois at Iowa+31
Sat 9/12Northern Illinois vs Illinois State-6
Sat 9/19Northern Illinois at Arizona+29
Sat 9/26Northern Illinois at Georgia State-1.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10Northern Illinois vs Air Force+9
Sat 10/17Northern Illinois at Wyoming+9
Sat 10/24Northern Illinois vs Hawai'i+14.5
Sat 10/31Northern Illinois at UNLV+23
Sat 11/7Northern Illinois at San José State+3
Sat 11/14Northern Illinois vs Nevada-2.5
Sat 11/21Northern Illinois at North Dakota State+20
Sat 11/28Northern Illinois vs UTEP-2
Wyoming 2026 Schedule
Wyoming's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Wyoming at Colorado State+1
Sat 9/12Wyoming vs Northern Colorado-12.5
Sat 9/19Wyoming at Central Michigan+6.5
Sat 9/26Wyoming vs Hawai'i+8.5
Sat 10/3Wyoming at North Dakota State+14
Sat 10/10Wyoming at San José State-3.5
Sat 10/17Wyoming vs Northern Illinois-9
Sat 10/24Wyoming vs Air Force+2.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7Wyoming at UNLV+16.5
Sat 11/14Wyoming at UTEP-3.5
Sat 11/21Wyoming vs New Mexico+9.5
Sat 11/28Wyoming vs UConn+9.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Wyoming PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Wyoming
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Wyoming
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Wyoming
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Northern Illinois #126
+0.113
Wyoming #123
+0.237
Wyoming Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Northern Illinois #134
+0.128
Wyoming #121
+0.306
Wyoming Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Northern Illinois #132
0.112
Wyoming #119
0.130
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Wyoming Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Northern Illinois #121
+5.809
Wyoming #127
+6.349
Wyoming Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Northern Illinois #132
+0.725
Wyoming #116
+0.822
Wyoming Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Northern Illinois #118
72.7
Wyoming #134
74.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Northern Illinois Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Wyoming Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Northern Illinois #130
-17.8
Wyoming #116
-10.7
Offense Rating
Northern Illinois #120
8.5
Wyoming #97
13.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Northern Illinois #134
26.3
Wyoming #128
24.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Northern Illinois Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Northern Illinois #123
0.91
Wyoming #125
0.27
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Northern Illinois #104
1.36
Wyoming #49
0.64
Northern Illinois +0.64
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 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)
Northern Illinois #128
37.0
Wyoming #115
27.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Northern Illinois #93
46.2
Wyoming #113
55.0
Northern Illinois +9.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Northern Illinois
Rob Harley #77
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Quinn Sanders Yr 1 #67
DC Rob Harley Yr 1 #130
Staff Rating
2.21 #114
Wyoming
Jay Sawvel #126
7–17 (29%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Christian Taylor Yr 1 #67
DC Aaron Bohl Yr 3 #46
Staff Rating
2.26 #108
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