Northern Illinois vs Ball State Picks and Prediction – 10/26/2024

The Ball State Cardinals will host the Northern Illinois Huskies this weekend. Ball State is 2-5 on the season. The Cardinals are 1-1 on their home field this season. Ball State is averaging 223 passing yards per game with 105 rushing yards per game. The Cardinals played the Huskies last season when they won 20-17. Stay up to date with our expert's College Football Picks. 

The Ball State Cardinals lost to Vanderbilt in their last game played 24-14. QB Kadin Semonza threw for 190 yards with one touchdown. Semonza has 12 passing touchdowns on the season with 7 interceptions. Braedon Sloan is the leading rusher for Ball State with 4 touchdowns and 423 rushing yards. 

The Northern Illinois Huskies are 4-3 on the season. The Huskies are 2-1 on the road this season. Northern Illinois is averaging 408 total yards of offense per game with 23.4 points scored per game. The Huskies are 1-2 on Conference action this season. 

The Northern Illinois Huskies lost to Toledo in their last game 13-6. The Huskies were shutout in the second half in the loss. QB Josh Holst threw for 210 yards in the loss. Running back Gavin Williams led the rushing attack with 78 yards. 

The Ball State Cardinals show value as a home underdog. Ball State and Northern Illinois are both coming off losses in their last games played. Northern Illinois may be the better team but this should be a close game throughout. Take those free points. Final Score Prediction. Northern Illinois win but the Ball State Cardinals cover ATS 20-13.