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Point SpreadN. Illinois +29.5 -115
WIN
Unit1.0
+991
45-32 in Last 77 NCAAF ATS Picks
+278
5-2 in Last 7 ND ATS Picks
Emory's Analysis:
What's interesting about NIU coach Thomas Hammock, a former standout RB at Minnesota, is that his teams do a great job of winning the point of attack and playing with great discipline. Since he took over in 2019, they are 6-5 ATS vs Power 5 opponents. This is spotlight game for the NIU program with 16 returning starters and a QB who can really pass the ball, expect this to be closer than a 30-point blowout.
Pick Made: Sep 03, 1:27 pm UTC on FanDuel
Team Injuries
Northern Illinois Huskies
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2025
TE
Devon Akers
Transfer Portal
Friday, Nov 28, 2025
TE
Jake Appleget
Undisclosed
RB
Jaylen Poe
Undisclosed
WR
Jamari McIvory
Undisclosed
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TE
Cooper Flanagan
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Monday, Nov 24, 2025
LB
Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa
Knee
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025
K
Noah Burnette
Hip
DL
Gabriel Rubio
Elbow
OL
Billy Schrauth
Knee
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WR
Jaden Greathouse
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Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025
OL
Ashton Craig
Knee
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RB
Dylan Devezin
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RB
Kedren Young
Knee