This line started up in the 30's so we are not getting the best of the number but we still feel there is value. Notre Dame's strong running game was the key to their 23-13 victory over Texas A&M in Week 1. Northern Illinois is strong up front however and it could be the best in the MAC. NIU has trouble passing the ball, but we think they can control the clock and it should be windy here as well, and we like NIU to hang tough.