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Point SpreadN. Illinois +29.5 -115
WIN
Unit1.0
+991
45-32 Last 77 CFB ATS
+278
5-2 Last 7 CFB ATS
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
No Player Injuries
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Monday, Jun 15, 2026
RB
Javian Osborne
Wrist
WR
Brayden Robinson
Knee
Wednesday, May 06, 2026
WR
Jerome Bettis Jr.
Foot
Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026
WR
Quincy Porter
Kneecap
Saturday, Mar 28, 2026
RB
Kedren Young
Knee