Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan

Northern Illinois has only one win but has been been very competitive in dealing with a tough schedule. They also had a tough schedule last year, starting 1-2 with a win over Georgia Tech and a loss at Michigan, but ended up 9-4 (6-2 in the MAC). This season, Northern Illinois lost 31-23 at No. 8 Kentucky, lost 38-35 at Tulsa, and lost in double-overtime at Ball State, 44-38. QBs Ethan Hampton and Rocky Lombardi have thrown 12 TDs in six games, while RBs Harrison Waylee (472 yards, 4.9 ypc) and Antario Brown (329 yards, 5.0 ypc) have been very productive. The offense has scored 28+ points in five of their six contests. Eastern Michigan is 1-1 in the MAC and their two QBs have 12 TDs, 8 interceptions. They've been erratic on defense with a 49-21 loss to Louisiana and a 51-31 defeat at home to Buffalo as a touchdown favorite. Northern Illinois won last year, 27-20, with an edge in rushing yards of 242-38. The wagering value is on the visitors to win the game. Play Northern Illinois on the moneyline.