Northern Illinois vs Wyoming Prediction 10/17/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The Northern Illinois Huskies and the Wyoming Cowboys meet in week 7 college football action from War Memorial Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Wyoming Cowboys Prediction.

Northern Illinois Huskies Recap

The Northern Illinois Huskies come into this game looking to bounce back from a 28-7 loss at the hands of Air Force last time out to sit at 0-5 this season. After this game, Northern Illinois will head home for a game against Hawaii.

Huskies Looking For First Win

Taron Dickens has thrown for 977 yards, 3 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 69.3% passing while Telly Johnson Jr. leads Northern Illinois in rushing with 300 yards and 3 touchdowns. Elijah Porter sits behind Johnson Jr. on the ground with 92 yards and a touchdown. DeAree Rogers leads the Huskies in receiving with 333 yards and 38 catches along with 2 touchdowns, while La’Don Bryant trails with 220 yards and 17 catches. On defense, Kyon Conyers has a team-high 36 tackles while Northern Illinois’s defense as a whole has combined for 8 sacks and 5 interceptions.

Wyoming Cowboys Recap

The Wyoming Cowboys come into this game looking to add on to their 16-13 win over San Jose State last time out to improve to 3-3 this season. After this game, Wyoming will head home for a game against Air Force.

Cowboys Alternate Wins & Losses In All 6 Games

Tyler Hughes has thrown for 822 yards, 3 touchdowns and 7 interceptions on 60.3% passing while Samuel Harris leads Wyoming in rushing with 324 yards and 2 touchdowns. Markell Holman sits behind Harris on the ground with 322 yards and 3 touchdowns. Jake Wilson leads the Cowboys in receiving with 197 yards and 19 catches along with a touchdown, while Kyle Frendt trails with 155 yards and 8 catches along with a touchdown. On defense, Jones Thomas has a team-high 42 tackles while Wyoming’s defense as a whole has combined for 12 sacks and 3 interceptions.

Northern Illinois Huskies @ Wyoming Cowboys Betting Trends: Week 7

Why the Wyoming Cowboys will win

• Northern Illinois has lost each of its last 13 games as an underdog.
• Wyoming has won each of its last six home games after coming off overtime.
• Northern Illinois has failed to cover the spread in 10 of its last 11 games as an underdog.
• The favorite has covered the spread in nine of Northern Illinois’ last 11 games.
• Northern Illinois has lost the first half in each of its last 10 games as a road underdog.
• Wyoming has won the first quarter in three of its last four games after coming off overtime.

Why the Northern Illinois Huskies will win

• Northern Illinois has won six of its last seven October games as a road underdog.
• Wyoming has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last 10 games.
• The underdog has covered the spread in four of Wyoming’s last five games.
• The road team has won the first quarter in three of Northern Illinois’ last four games.
• Wyoming has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wyoming’s last nine games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of Northern Illinois’ last five games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Wyoming Cowboys Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 7, Markell Holman leads Wyoming for touchdowns (3) this season.

Northern Illinois Huskies Player Prop Facts

• DeAree Rogers has recorded 7+ receptions in four consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 7.

Matchup/League Facts

• Wyoming ranks 138th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (5.3).
• Wyoming ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (1.5).
• Northern Illinois ranks 138th among FBS teams for points per game this season (12.4).
• Northern Illinois ranks 138th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (0.0).

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Wyoming Cowboys Prediction

I’m on the under here. I’m not trying to lay a huge number with Wyoming even in Laramie, but I’m also not trying to take a shot on Northern Illinois who has looked inept for a lot of the season offensively. I think we could easily have a game where the first to 21 wins, so give me the under here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Under 41.5