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The Camellia Bowl will see the Arkansas State Red Wolves and the Northern Illinois Huskies take the field on Saturday, December 23, 2023. The matchup kicks off at 12:00 PM ET and airs on ESPN.
The Red Wolves are favored, but by less than a field goal (-1), against the Huskies. The over/under for this matchup is 53.5 points.
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Game Info for Arkansas State vs. Northern Illinois
- Game Day: Saturday, December 23, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Montgomery, Alabama
- Stadium: Cramton Bowl
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | -1 | -109 | -111 | 53.5 | -110 | -110 | -114 | -106 |
Arkansas State Pick Insights
- So far this season, Arkansas State has posted a 6-5-1 record against the spread.
- Arkansas State is 0-0-1 against the spread when favored by 1 point or more this season.
- Arkansas State games have gone over the point total on six of 12 occasions (50%).
Arkansas State Stats & Insights
- Despite having a bottom-25 defense that ranks seventh-worst in the FBS (445.5 yards allowed per game), Arkansas State has played better on the other side of the ball, ranking 74th in the FBS offensively averaging 375.5 yards per game.
- Arkansas State ranks 63rd in scoring offense (27.8 points per game) and 107th in scoring defense (31.2 points allowed per game) this year.
- Arkansas State has the 66th-ranked passing offense this year (223.4 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 13th-worst with 261.7 passing yards allowed per game.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 run defense that ranks 16th-worst in the FBS (183.8 rushing yards allowed per game), Arkansas State has had more success on offense, ranking 74th in the FBS by totaling 152.1 rushing yards per game.
- Arkansas State is posting a 34.2% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 107th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 78th, surrendering a 40% third-down percentage.
- With 14 forced turnovers (95th in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (16th in the FBS), Arkansas State’s +2+2 turnover margin ranks 45th in college football.
Arkansas State’s Best Players
- Jaylen Raynor has recorded 2,293 yards (191.1 ypg) on 150-of-255 passing with 15 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 331 rushing yards (27.6 ypg) on 110 carries while scoring five touchdowns on the ground.
- Ja’Quez Cross has racked up 688 yards on 120 carries while finding the end zone seven times.
- Zak Wallace has racked up 556 yards on 121 attempts, scoring six times.
- Courtney Jackson’s leads his squad with 658 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 38 catches (out of 61 targets) and scored seven touchdowns.
- Corey Rucker has caught 31 passes for 598 yards (49.8 yards per game) this year.
- Jeff Foreman’s 24 receptions have yielded 488 yards and four touchdowns.
- Keyron Crawford has collected 5.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording six TFL and 35 tackles.
- Trevian Thomas is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 58 tackles, one TFL, and one interception.
- Eddie Smith has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 22 tackles and two passes defended.
Northern Illinois Betting Insights
- Northern Illinois is 5-7-0 ATS this year.
- Northern Illinois has a 3-1 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 1 point or more.
- In Northern Illinois’ 12 games with a set total, six have hit the over (50%).
Northern Illinois Pick Insights
- Northern Illinois’ defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 21st-best in the FBS with 317.8 total yards surrendered per game. In terms of offense, it is generating 365.1 total yards per game, which ranks 79th.
- Northern Illinois ranks 82nd in the FBS with 25.3 points per game on offense, and it ranks 31st with 21.2 points surrendered per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Northern Illinois ranks 107th in the FBS with 186.3 passing yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks sixth-best by giving up just 164.3 passing yards per contest.
- From an offensive perspective, Northern Illinois is accumulating 178.8 rushing yards per game (42nd-ranked). It ranks 71st in the FBS on the other side of the ball (153.5 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Northern Illinois ranks 52nd in the FBS with a 41.2% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 71st with a 39.4% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- Northern Illinois owns a -2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 82nd in the FBS.
Northern Illinois’ Best Players
- Rocky Lombardi has racked up 2,074 yards (172.8 ypg) while completing 57.2% of his passes and recording 10 touchdown passes with five interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Antario Brown, has carried the ball 187 times for 1,162 yards (96.8 per game) with 10 touchdowns.
- Gavin Williams has racked up 448 yards on 86 carries with three touchdowns.
- Trayvon Rudolph paces his squad with 501 receiving yards on 46 receptions with two touchdowns.
- Grayson Barnes has put together a 317-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He’s caught 18 passes on 32 targets.
- Kacper Rutkiewicz’s 38 targets have resulted in 20 receptions for 313 yards and two touchdowns.
- James Ester leads the team with four sacks, and also has four TFL and 33 tackles.
- Raishein Thomas, Northern Illinois’ top tackler, has 48 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Nate Valcarel has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 25 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and three passes defended to his name.
