Central Michigan at Northern Illinois 11/2/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The Central Michigan Chippewas visit Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois on Wednesday for a Mid-American Conference showdown with the Northern Illinois Huskies. Central Michigan is 2-6 overall and 1-3 in MAC play following its 34-18 loss to the Bowling Green Falcons a week ago this past Saturday. Central Michigan gained 306 yards of total offense but the Chippewas committed four costly turnovers, one of which was a 45-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Bowling Green.

Central Michigan quarterback Daniel Richardson has passed for 1,743 yards with 13 touchdowns and four interceptions. Lew Nichols III is the leading rusher for Central Michigan with 469 yards and six touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Carlos Carriere with 448 yards and two touchdown receptions. On defense, linebacker Kyle Moretti is the leading tackler with 55. Central Michigan has 24 quarterback sacks but only two interceptions.

Northern Illinois is 2-6 overall and 1-3 in MAC play following its 24-17 loss to the Ohio Bobcats a week ago this past Saturday. Northern Illinois gained 377 yards and allowed Ohio 354 yards of total offense. Northern Illinois quarterback Justin Lynch passed for 110 yards and running back Antario Brown rushed for 160 yards.

Ethan Hampton has passed for 798 yards with seven touchdowns and six interceptions, while backup quarterback Justin Lynch has passed for 118 yards. The leading rusher is Harrison Waylee with 727 yards and five touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Cole Tucker with 560 yards and three touchdown receptions. On defense, Daveren Rayner is the leading tackler with 71. Northern Illinois has 20 quarterback sacks and six interceptions.