The Northern Illinois Huskies come into this game with a 4-4 overall record and 3-1 in Conference play. The Huskies have won three in a row.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are also 4-4 overall and 2-2 in the conference. They are coming off a 24-17 road loss to Ball State. The Northern Illinois offense is just 91st in the country with 24.3 points per game. They are 108th in the country in passing yards and 70th in rushing. The Huskies' defense gives up 21.3 points a game and 312.8 total yards per game. The Central Michigan Chippewas rank 106th in scoring at 21.8 points per game. They are 110th in passing yards and tied for 92nd in rushing yards. On the defensive side, they rank 99th in scoring, as they give up 29.8 points per game and 395.0 total yards per game. Rocky Lombardi is the better quarterback in the game. Over the last three games, Northern Illinois is averaging 32.7 points per game while Central Michigan is scoring 15.7 points per game. Northern Illinois shoould control this game on the ground. Central Michigan is 11th in the conference in yards allowed, while the Huskies are 4th in rush yards with 154.3 per game.

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