Nevada vs Northern Illinois Prediction 11/14/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

Nevada vs Northern Illinois Prediction

I’m going to try Northern Illinois in this one. Granted, there’s not a whole lot to get excited about here, but it is a prime opportunity for the Huskies to get that first win of the season (finally). In any case, NIU is coming off yet another loss, this time versus San Jose State 30-19. The Huskies put up a solid 400 yards on offense with 24 first downs but also went a spotty 4-of-12 on third downs and had two turnovers. The defense wasn’t bad on 14 first downs and 3-of-15 allowed on third-down tries, though. That said, NIU has given up 28 or more points in every game this year.

As for Nevada, they were pretty inept versus New Mexico last Friday. The Wolf Pack mustered just 97 total yards on offense with only six first downs and a meager 2-of-15 success rate on third downs. The defense was out there for 38:36 of game time, surrendering 374 yards and 20 first downs along the way. Nevada has just three points in their last two games combined. If they don’t get their offense going here, they’re going to fall to a winless team.

Game Info, Stats and Previews

The Nevada Wolf Pack and the Northern Illinois Huskies meet Saturday in college football action from Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Here’s a collection of relevant information and reasoning for a sound Nevada vs Northern Illinois prediction. We have looked at this information from a betting perspective and attempted to determine the best Nevada vs Northern Illinois pick. We will also examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. We will tie it all together to the pick summary, resulting in a sensible prediction for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Preview

The Wolf Pack have had a pretty rough season so far. Nevada opened with a win over Western Kentucky, then fell versus Montana State, Middle Tennessee and Air Force. A 2-1 run with wins over UTEP and San Jose State (mixed with a loss to North Dakota State) came next, then two more losses to UCLA and New Mexico. Overall that gives the Wolf Pack a 3-6 record this season.

In the New Mexico game last Friday, the Wolf Pack gave up a couple of touchdowns in the first half and hit halftime with a 14-3 deficit. Nevada was shut out completely in the second half and limped to a 31-3 blowout loss at home. QB AJ Bianco was 14-of-31 for 106 yards and Hershel Turner had six carries for just 12 yards. Marshaun Brown had two catches for 56 yards.

Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Preview

Over on the Northern Illinois side, they’ve been on a futile run so far without a win. The Huskies have lost to Iowa, Illinois State, Arizona, Georgia State, Air Force, Wyoming, Hawaii, UNLV and San Jose State in succession. If you’re keeping score at home, that makes for an 0-9 run so far this year.

Matched up against San Jose State back on Saturday, the Huskies weren’t too bad in the first half, going into the locker room with a 16-13 deficit. Northern Illinois managed a late touchdown, but by then it was too late in a 30-19 defeat. QB Taron Dickens was 26-of-36 for 259 yards, one TD and one pick. Elijah Porter added 12 carries for 79 yards and DeAree Rogers had six catches for 86 yards.

Nevada Wolf Pack @ Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Trends: Week 11

 

Why the Northern Illinois Huskies will win

• Nevada has lost 13 of its last 15 road games.
• The home team has won three of Northern Illinois’ last four games.
• Nevada has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six November games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Northern Illinois has won the first half in four of its last five November games at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium.

Why the Nevada Wolf Pack will win

• Northern Illinois has lost each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• The favorite has won 14 of Northern Illinois’ last 15 games.
• Northern Illinois has failed to cover the spread in 13 of its last 14 games at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium.
• The road team has covered the spread in four of Northern Illinois’ last five games.
• The favorite has won the first half in 14 of Northern Illinois’ last 15 games.

Total Points Facts

• Six of Nevada’s last seven games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of Northern Illinois’ last five games at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.

Northern Illinois Huskies Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 11, DeAree Rogers ranks 3rd amongst FBS players for receptions (70) this season.

Nevada Wolf Pack Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 11, Damien Morgan leads Nevada for receptions (35) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Northern Illinois ranks 138th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (58.3).
• Northern Illinois ranks 137th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (11.0).
• Nevada ranks 135th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (80.0).
• Nevada ranks 5th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (156.7).

Andrew Jett's Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies +7