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Antario Brown will lead the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-4) into their game versus the Ohio Bobcats (5-1) at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium, on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET.
The Bobcats are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-5.5), versus the Huskies. The over/under for this matchup is 44.5 points.
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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 | -5.5 | -110 | -110 | 44.5 | -110 | -110 | -221 | +180 |
Ohio Pick Insights
- Ohio has posted a 4-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, Ohio is 2-0 against the spread.
- In Ohio’s five games with a set total, one has hit the over (20%).
Ohio Stats & Insights
- On defense, Ohio has been a top-25 unit, ranking fourth-best by surrendering just 234.2 yards per game. The offense ranks 102nd (346.3 yards per game).
- Ohio ranks 94th in points scored this season (24.5 points per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 11.8 points allowed per game.
- Ohio has the 100th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (203.5 passing yards per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth-best with only 162 passing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio ranks 84th in rushing yards this season (142.8 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 72.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Defensively, Ohio has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking sixth-best by allowing a 27% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 28th (46.5% third-down percentage).
- With 12 forced turnovers (11th in the FBS) against nine turnovers committed (80th in the FBS), Ohio (+3) owns the 28th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Ohio’s Best Players
- Kurtis Rourke has compiled 909 yards (151.5 ypg) on 76-of-119 passing with eight touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 133 rushing yards (22.2 ypg) on 27 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Sieh Bangura, has carried the ball 83 times for 328 yards (54.7 per game), scoring two times.
- O’Shaan Allison has racked up 239 yards on 78 attempts, scoring one time.
- Sam Wiglusz’s 248 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 41 times and has registered 25 receptions and two touchdowns.
- Miles Cross has reeled in 17 passes while averaging 41 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Ty Walton’s 17 receptions have turned into 175 yards and one touchdown.
- Rayyan Buell has racked up 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording six TFL and 14 tackles.
- Bryce Houston is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 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 year, Northern Illinois has compiled a 3-3-0 record against the spread.
- Northern Illinois is a 2-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
- Four of Northern Illinois’ six games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
Northern Illinois Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Northern Illinois is accumulating 359.5 total yards per game (91st-ranked). It ranks 34th in the FBS defensively (331.8 total yards given up per game).
- In terms of points scored Northern Illinois ranks 92nd in the FBS (25.2 points per game), and it is 62nd defensively (24 points allowed per game).
- Northern Illinois’ pass defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 13th-best in the FBS with 167.2 passing yards surrendered per game. In terms of offense, it is putting up 194.8 passing yards per game, which ranks 105th.
- From an offensive angle, Northern Illinois is accumulating 164.7 rushing yards per game (57th-ranked). It ranks 102nd in the FBS on defense (164.7 rushing yards given up per game).
- Northern Illinois’ third-down defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 18th-best in the FBS with a 31.3% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is generating a 39.5% third-down rate, which ranks 73rd.
- After forcing seven turnovers (81st in the FBS) and turning the ball over nine times (80th in the FBS) this season, Northern Illinois sports the 91st-ranked 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 run for 142 yards across 38 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
- Kacper Rutkiewicz has registered 20 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 313 (52.2 yards per game). He’s been targeted 38 times and has two touchdowns.
- Grayson Barnes has recorded 145 receiving yards (24.2 yards per game) and one touchdown on nine receptions.
- Trayvon Rudolph has racked up 138 reciving yards (23 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- George Gumbs has 3.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 17 tackles.
- Jaden Dolphin, Northern Illinois’ top tackler, has 26 tackles and one TFL this year.
- Nate Valcarel has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 10 tackles and two passes defended.
