CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
Illinois State
No advanced-stat sample yet.
Northern Illinois
Offensive efficiency (PPA)2th pct.
Offensive success rate21th pct.
Explosiveness6th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)4th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed2th pct.
Havoc rate1th pct.
Illinois State · Returning production
Not published for this team.
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 3-0 · O/U 2-1 · avg. margin +8.7
Northern Illinois · Returning production
Overall (PPA)43.7%
Passing137.7%
Rushing28.9%
Receiving92.9%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 6-14-2 · O/U 11-9-2 · avg. margin -1.8
Head-to-head
Last 2 meetings2026Illinois State 28–24 Northern Illinois
2019Illinois State 10–24 Northern Illinois
Venue & conditions
Huskie Stadium · DeKalb, IL
82°F · 11 mph wind · 5% precip. chance