Northern Illinois (2-0) vs Buffalo (2-1)
Game Info: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium)
Betting Odds: Northern Illinois -14 / Buffalo +14 --- Over/Under: 43.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate a Buffalo vs Northern Illinois prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 21st at Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week four matchup.
Buffalo Bulls Betting Preview
The Buffalo Bulls are 2-1 this year after they defeated UMass by a score of 34-3 in their last game. Buffalo led 10-3 at halftime and they dominated the second half for a blowout victory. The Bulls outgained UMass by a total of 314-193, tied the turnover battle at one and went 6-14 on third down in the game. CJ Ogbonna threw for 185 yards and one touchdown, while Lamar Sperling rushed for 86 yards and one score.
Buffalo defeated Lafayette by a score of 30-13 in their first game, but they lost week two against Missouri by a score of 38-0. The Buffalo offense has scored 21.3 points per game with 145 passing yards and 150.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 18 points per game this season. The Bulls have gone 30.8% on third down and 2-4 on fourth down so far this season. CJ Ogbonna has completed 51.5% of his passes for 435 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Victor Snow has caught 10 passes for 107 yards.
Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Preview
The Northern Illinois Huskies are 2-0 this season after they defeated Notre Dame by a score of 16-14 in their last game. Northern Illinois led 13-7 at halftime and they kicked the winning field goal with 31 seconds left on the clock for the upset win. The Huskies outgained ND by a total of 388-286, forced two turnovers, and went 6-16 on third down in the game. Ethan Hampton threw for 198 yards and one touchdown, while Antario Brown rushed for 99 yards on 20 carries.
Northern Illinois defeated WIU by a score of 54-15 in their first game and they are coming off of a bye last week. The NIU offense has scored 35 points per game with 296 passing yards and 251 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 14.5 points per game this season. The Huskies have gone 54.2% on third down and 1-2 on fourth down through three games this season. Ethan Hampton has completed 71.8% of his passes for 526 yards and six touchdowns, while Antario Brown has rushed for 168 yards and also has 171 receiving yards.
Buffalo vs Northern Illinois Prediction
Northern Illinois comes into this game after defeating Notre Dame in their last game, plus they had a bye last week, so they should have a ton of momentum coming into this matchup. The Huskies went into Notre Dame and held them to just 14 points, while the offense was able to do barely enough for the win. Buffalo was dominated by Missouri in their second game and I don’t put a ton of stock into their wins against UMass and Lafayette. I think Buffalo is going to be one of the bottom teams in the MAC this season and it starts with a tough game here. Take NIU to win big at home.
David’s Pick Northern Illinois -14
AUTHOR: David Racey
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