Game: Toledo Rockets vs. NIU Huskies

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, IL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Huskies (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43

The NIU Huskies (4-2) host the Toledo Rockets (4-2) at Huskie Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024. NIU enters the game as a 2.5-point favorite. The total number is set at 43.

The Toledo Rockets enter this matchup with a record of 4-2 this season. In their last game, the Rockets faced the Buffalo Bulls and lost 30-15 in the final. Ultimately, they had 74 plays that converted into 418 yards. In the end, the Toledo Rockets ran the ball 25 times for 46 yards, an average of 1.8 yards per tote. When it came to stopping the run, the Rockets gained 230 yards on 52 attempts, an average of 4.4 yards per run allowed. Toledo had 11 completed passes for 127 yards on 20 attempts and a 55.0% completion rate.

The Rockets have currently totaled 2,297 yards on the year. When it comes to getting the ball into the end zone, Toledo has scored 16 passing touchdowns and 8 touchdowns on the ground. They turned the football over nine times. On offense, Toledo recorded 128 first downs and committed 35 penalties for 270 yards. Offensively, they average 111.3 yards rushing, which ranks them 112th in Division 1. When it comes to getting to the end zone, the Toledo Rockets average 32.3 points per game.

The Rockets rank 46th in D-1 in scoring opponents, giving up 21.0 points per game. They are allowing an average of 3.2 yards per rushing attempt and 110.5 yards on the ground per game on the year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 663 running yards in 6 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Rockets have given up 1,404 yards, which ranks them 91st in Division 1. They have given up 234.0 yards per game through the air and have a completion rate of 60.8%. Over the course of the season, they are averaging 344.5 yards/contest, ranking 58th in college football. They scored 8 touchdowns through the air and 6 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Huskies enter this game with a record of 4-2 this year. In their last game, the Huskies won 17-7 against the Bowling Green Falcons in the final. NIU ran for 3.3 yards per attempt, for a total of 170 yards on 52 carries. The Huskies finished the game with 278 total yards on 73 plays (3.8 yards per play). The Huskies' pass defense posted a 43.5% completion rate and gave up 98 yards on 10 for 23 through the air. NIU gave up 33 rushing attempts for 107 yards (3.2 yards per carry).

The NIU Huskies are averaging 402.0 yards per game, ranking 60th nationally. The NIU offense has conceded 241 penalties on 24 infractions, ranking 129th in Division 1 in assisting opponent goes. They average 220.7 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 1,324 yards this season. They threw 4 interceptions, gave up 5 fumbles and had 132 1st downs. In terms of their ability to score, the Huskies rank 86th in college football with an average of 26.3 points per game. So far this season, the Huskies have amassed 1,088 passing yards and an average of 181.3 passing yards per game, ranking 111th in D-1.

NIU has given up 578 total rushing yards (96.3 yards per outing) in addition to 4 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have given up 6 touchdowns through the air and 157.3 yards per game, which ranks them 9th nationally. Their defense has had 3 fumbles and 3 interceptions so far this season. The Huskies defense has been on the field for 340 games, ranking seventh nationally. The Huskies give up 17.2 points per game, ranking 22nd in college football. Over the course of the season they have conceded a total of 103 points.

Who will win the Rockets/Huskies college football game against the spread tonight?

Guy's Choice: Take the Rockets +2.5

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