Northern Illinois vs Wyoming Prediction 10/17/2026 Today’s College Football Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Sep 19, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Taron Dickens (5) throws the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Northern Illinois Huskies
Wyoming Cowboys
Team Records
0-5
3-3
Spread
+7.5 -108
-7.5 -112
Moneyline
+245
-305
Total
Over 41.5 (-105)
Under 41.5 (-115)
Where
War Memorial Stadium, Laramie, WY
When
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time
03:30 PM EDT
TV
CW
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 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.
