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Antario Brown will lead the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-4) into their game against the Ohio Bobcats (5-1) at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium, on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET.
The Bobcats are solid favorites (-7) in their matchup versus the Huskies, with the over/under being 44.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Bobcats are -257 and the Huskies are +206.)
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Game Info for Ohio vs. Northern Illinois
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: DeKalb, Illinois
- Stadium: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | -7 | -108 | -112 | 44.5 | -110 | -110 | -257 | +206 |
Ohio Pick Insights
- Ohio’s ATS record is 4-1-0 this season.
- Ohio is 2-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 7-point favorites.
- Ohio has combined with its opponent to go over in one of five games with a set total (20%).
Ohio Stats & Insights
- Ohio sports the 100th-ranked offense this season (346.3 yards per game), and has been even more effective on defense, ranking fourth-best with just 234.2 yards allowed per game.
- Ohio has the 94th-ranked offense this year (24.5 points per game), and has been better on defense, ranking fifth-best with just 11.8 points allowed per game.
- Ohio owns the 98th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (203.5 passing yards per game), and has been better defensively, ranking ninth-best with only 162 passing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio ranks 85th in rushing yards this season (142.8 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 72.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio owns the 28th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (46.5% conversion rate), and has been more effective on defense, ranking seventh-best with a 27% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With 12 forced turnovers (ninth in the FBS) against nine turnovers committed (82nd in the FBS), Ohio (+3) has the 29th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Ohio’s Best Players
- Kurtis Rourke has thrown for 909 yards (151.5 ypg) to lead Ohio, completing 63.9% of his passes and recording eight touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 133 rushing yards on 27 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Sieh Bangura has 328 rushing yards on 83 carries with two touchdowns.
- O’Shaan Allison has carried the ball 78 times for 239 yards (39.8 per game) and one touchdown.
- Sam Wiglusz has hauled in 25 catches for 248 yards (41.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Miles Cross has hauled in 17 receptions totaling 246 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Ty Walton has a total of 175 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 17 throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Rayyan Buell has racked up 3.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording six TFL and 14 tackles.
- Bryce Houston is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 52 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions.
- Austin Brawley has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 25 tackles and two passes defended.
Northern Illinois Betting Insights
- So far this season, Northern Illinois has compiled a 3-3-0 record against the spread.
- Northern Illinois is 2-1 against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this year.
- Northern Illinois games have gone over the point total in four out of six opportunities (66.7%).
Northern Illinois Pick Insights
- From an offensive angle, Northern Illinois is accumulating 359.5 total yards per contest (89th-ranked). It ranks 34th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (331.8 total yards allowed per game).
- With 25.2 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, Northern Illinois ranks 92nd in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 61st, giving up 24 points per contest.
- Northern Illinois ranks 103rd in the FBS with 194.8 passing yards per game, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks 13th-best by surrendering only 167.2 passing yards per contest.
- With 164.7 rushing yards per game on offense, Northern Illinois ranks 58th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 101st, giving up 164.7 rushing yards per game.
- Northern Illinois ranks 72nd in the FBS with a 39.5% third-down conversion rate, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks 20th-best by allowing a 31.3% third-down rate.
- With seven forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) and nine turnovers committed (82nd in the FBS) this season, Northern Illinois ranks 92nd in the FBS with a turnover margin of -2.
Northern Illinois’ Best Players
- Rocky Lombardi leads Northern Illinois with 1,015 yards on 82-of-147 passing with five touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
- Brown has rushed for 614 yards on 93 carries so far this year while scoring five times on the ground.
- Gavin Williams has racked up 142 yards (on 38 attempts) with two touchdowns.
- Kacper Rutkiewicz paces his squad with 313 receiving yards on 20 catches with two touchdowns.
- Grayson Barnes has put up a 145-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught nine passes on 16 targets.
- Trayvon Rudolph’s 15 grabs (on 25 targets) have netted him 138 yards (23 ypg) and one touchdown.
- George Gumbs has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and 17 tackles.
- Northern Illinois’ tackle leader, Jaden Dolphin, has 26 tackles and one TFL this year.
- Nate Valcarel has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 10 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
