We don't know for certain who Central Michigan's QB will be tonight, but if the team goes with backup Jase Bauer, I don't think it's the worst thing for us. Also, if you're going to beat Central Michigan's defense, you want to do it in the air, not on the ground, which is where Northern Illinois lives. Finally, NIU's style of play leads to nothing but one-score games. Since the start of 2021, 14 of NIU's 22 games have been decided by one score, including nine of its 13 conference games. That makes it difficult to pass up on a team getting six points.