Hawai'i at Northern Illinois Week 8 College Football Matchup Hawai'i at Northern Illinois Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 24 2026 · Week 8 · 🏟 Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL · Turf · 23,595 cap
Hawai'i✈ 4,188 mi+5 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
Hawai'i
31
Northern Illinois
18
P&R Line Hawai'i -12.5
P&R Total O/U 48.5
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Hawai'i has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Hawai'i entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Hawai'i wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Hawai'i wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Hawai'i · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Hawai'i 2026 Schedule
Hawai'i's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/29Hawai'i at Stanford+2.5
Sat 9/5Hawai'i vs UNLV+3
Sat 9/12Hawai'i vs New Mexico State-15
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/26Hawai'i at Wyoming-4.5
Sat 10/3Hawai'i vs San José State-17
Sat 10/10Hawai'i at Arizona State+12.5
Sat 10/17Hawai'i vs New Mexico+1
Sat 10/24Hawai'i at Northern Illinois-12.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7Hawai'i at UTEP-13
Sat 11/14Hawai'i vs North Dakota State+0
Sat 11/21Hawai'i at Nevada-11.5
Sat 11/28Hawai'i vs Sacramento State-16.5
Northern Illinois 2026 Schedule
Northern Illinois's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Northern Illinois at Iowa+30
Sat 9/12Northern Illinois vs Illinois State-5.5
Sat 9/19Northern Illinois at Arizona+29
Sat 9/26Northern Illinois at Georgia State-1
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10Northern Illinois vs Air Force+11.5
Sat 10/17Northern Illinois at Wyoming+10.5
Sat 10/24Northern Illinois vs Hawai'i+12.5
Sat 10/31Northern Illinois at UNLV+23
Sat 11/7Northern Illinois at San José State+3
Sat 11/14Northern Illinois vs Nevada-1.5
Sat 11/21Northern Illinois at North Dakota State+20
Sat 11/28Northern Illinois vs UTEP-3
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Hawai'i PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Hawai'i
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Hawai'i
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Hawai'i
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Hawai'i #62
+0.370
Northern Illinois #126
+0.214
Hawai'i Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Hawai'i #47
+0.495
Northern Illinois #134
+0.258
Hawai'i Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Hawai'i #61
0.160
Northern Illinois #132
0.112
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Hawai'i Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Hawai'i #61
+7.220
Northern Illinois #121
+6.387
Hawai'i Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Hawai'i #88
+0.853
Northern Illinois #132
+0.762
Hawai'i Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Hawai'i #49
70.1
Northern Illinois #118
72.7
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Hawai'i 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
Hawai'i Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Hawai'i #84
-2.2
Northern Illinois #130
-17.9
Offense Rating
Hawai'i #64
15.8
Northern Illinois #120
8.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Hawai'i #98
18.0
Northern Illinois #135
26.4
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Hawai'i Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Hawai'i #24
1.25
Northern Illinois #123
0.91
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Hawai'i #56
1.00
Northern Illinois #104
1.36
Hawai'i +0.34
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? Hawai'i Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Hawai'i #50
49.6
Northern Illinois #128
37.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Hawai'i #50
33.8
Northern Illinois #93
46.2
Hawai'i +12.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Hawai'i
Timmy Chang #131
22–29 (43%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Anthony Arceneaux Yr 1 #67
DC Dennis Thurman Yr 3 #102
Staff Rating
2.05 #123
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
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