MAC opponents match up when the Northern Illinois Huskies (1-4) and the Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-5) play on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Rynearson Stadium.

The Eagles are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), against the Huskies (with an over/under of 47.5 points).

Below you’ll find our betting primer for this this game between the Huskies and the Eagles, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan betting lines

• Spread favorite: Huskies (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Huskies (-126), Eagles (+105)
• Total: 47.5 points

Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan betting info and stats

Northern Illinois has a single win against the spread so far this season (1-4-0). Northern Illinois is winless ATS (0-1) when the favorite by at least 2.5 points. Northern Illinois won the lone game it played when favored on the moneyline this season. Eastern Michigan is 3-3-0 against the spread so far this season. Eastern Michigan has covered the spread three times (3-2) in the five games it has been the underdog by at least 2.5 points. Eastern Michigan is an underdog on the moneyline for the sixth game this year and is 1-4 in that role.

Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan recent stats and trends

Northern Illinois Huskies

• Northern Illinois has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 0-3 overall over its past three matchups.
• The final combined score of the past three Northern Illinois games surpassed the set total one time.
• The past three Northern Illinois games averaged 4.7 fewer points (42.8) than this matchup’s over/under.

Eastern Michigan Eagles

• Eastern Michigan has covered the spread twice in its last three contests while putting up a 0-3 record straight-up in those games.
• Two times in those three games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.
• Eastern Michigan’s past three outings have ended with an average of 53.0 points scored. That’s 5.5 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan key players

Northern Illinois Huskies

• Josh Holst has 376 passing yards for Northern Illinois, completing 59.7% of his passes and throwing one touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 57 rushing yards (14.3 ypg) on 33 carries.
• Chavon Wright has carried the ball 68 times for a team-high 264 yards on the ground and has found the end zone one time.
• This season, Telly Johnson Jr. has carried the ball 55 times for 258 yards (51.6 per game) and one touchdown.
• DeAree Rogers has hauled in 25 receptions for 264 yards (52.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
• Gary Givens III has been the target of 20 passes and hauled in three grabs for 45 yards, an average of 9.0 yards per contest.
• Filip Maciorowski leads the team with 1.5 sacks, and also has 1.0 TFL and 36 tackles.
• Quinton Urwiler is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 64 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
• Muhammad Jammeh leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 29 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

Eastern Michigan Eagles

• Noah Kim has recored 1,336 passing yards, or 222.7 per game, so far this season. He has completed 63.1% of his passes and has tossed seven touchdowns with three interceptions. He’s also helped out on the ground with 13.8 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner four times.
• The team’s top rusher, Dontae McMillan, has carried the ball 82 times for 533 yards (88.8 per game) with two touchdowns. He’s also caught 14 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns.
• Tavierre Dunlap has racked up 232 yards (on 68 attempts) with three touchdowns, while also grabbing 11 passes for 87 yards.
• Terry Lockett Jr. has collected 19 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 263 (52.6 yards per game). He’s been targeted 43 times and has one touchdown.
• Nick Devereaux has 15 receptions (on 26 targets) for a total of 226 yards (37.7 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Joshua Long’s 30 targets have resulted in 18 catches for 203 yards and two touchdowns.
• Carter Evans has 1.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 3.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
• Bryce Llewellyn has 45 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one interception, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.