The Northern Illinois Huskies and the Kent State Golden Flashes meet in college football action from Dix Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Here is our Northern Illinois vs Kent State Prediction.

Northern Illinois Shuts Out Western Michigan

The Northern Illinois Huskies come into this one looking to build on their 24-0 win over Western Michigan to improve to 5-6 on the year. Rocky Lombardi has thrown for 1,891 yards, 9 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 57.9% passing. Antario Brown leads NIU in rushing with 1,075 yards and 9 touchdowns while Gavin Williams has 345 rushing yards as well. Trayvon Rudolph has a team-high 44 receptions for 461 yards while Kacper Rutkiewicz has 319 receiving yards and Grayson Barnes has 291 receiving yards with 3 TDs this season. Another five Huskies have 100+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Raishein Thomas has a team-high 59 total tackles while Roy Williams and George Gumbs each have 3.5 sacks and Nate Valcarcel has 3 interceptions as well this season.

Northern Illinois Huskies Team Facts

• Northern Illinois has lost eight of its last 10 November games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Northern Illinois has failed to cover the spread in 12 of its last 14 games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Northern Illinois has lost the first half in four of its last five road games against conference opponents.
• Each of Northern Illinois’ last six November games as a road favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

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Kent State Ready For Season To End

The Kent State Golden Flashes come into this one ready for this season to be over after a 34-3 loss to Ball State last time out to drop to 1-10 on the year. Michael Alaimo has thrown for 932 yards, 2 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 54.9% passing while Tommy Ulatowski has thrown for 737 yards, 7 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 49.6% passing. Gavin Garcia also has a team-high 460 rushing yards while Jaylen Thomas is right behind with 438 rushing yards and 2 scores. Chrishon McCray leads Kent State’s receiving group with 41 grabs for 610 yards and 4 touchdowns while Trell Harris and Luke Floriea each have 300+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Kent State is averaging Bryce Sheppert has a team-high 69 total tackles this season.

Kent State Golden Flashes Team Facts

Kent State has lost each of its last eight games.

The favorite has covered the spread in each of Kent State’s last nine games.

Kent State has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against conference opponents.

Ten of Kent State’s last 11 November games as a home underdog have gone OVER the total points line.

Chris’ Pick

I’m rocking with Northern Illinois here. The Huskies are the only team with anything to play for with bowl eligibility on the line, and luckily in the all-deciding game, they match up against the worst team in the MAC this season. Kent State’s just ready for the season to end and mercifully it will, but not before NIU gets their win and cover in the process.