Northern Illinois vs Notre Dame Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

The Northern Illinois Huskies will be on the road for the first time in a week 2 with a game in South Bend, IN against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Northern Illinois is undefeated on the year riding a 4 game win streak that dates back to last year following a 39 point blowout in week one over Western Illinois. Defensively Northern Illinois did the work holding Western Illinois to just 15 points and under 300 yards in game one. The Northern Illinois offense erupted for 394 yards and 54 points after a 28 point second quarter period stay in the loop with our College Football Picks.

Through one game quarterback Ethan Hampton leads Northern Illinois with 328 yards and five scores on 18 completions. Antario Brown is tops on the team with 69 yards on 8 carries. Trayvon Rudolph and Jaylen Poe have combined for 109 yards on 9 carries to go along with one score apiece. Trayvon Rudolph also leads the team with 104 yards and one score on 4 catches. Tight end Grayson Barnes chipped in five grabs for 95 yards and one score in week one.

Notre Dame comes into Week 2 as they head home for the first time following a 10 point road victory against Texas A&M. The Irish ride a 4 game win streak into Week 2 dating back to last season after their success in week one. Defensively Notre Dame did have some issues giving up 356 yards 2 Texas A&M but allowed just 13 total points in the game. Offensively Notre Dame did the work pouring in 23 points after a 17 point second half on 246 total yards.

Riley Leonard led the show for the Notre Dame offense completing 18 passes for 158 yards and ran the ball 12 times for 63 yards as well. Jeremiyah Love led the way on the ground for Notre Dame with 91 yards and one score on 14 carries, while Jadarian Price added 44 yards and one score on 8 carries.

The Irish are the better team and are heading int the right direction following the week 1 win. Northern Illinois is also undefeated after putting up more then 50 points in week 1. Look for both teams to have good offensive showings as this game goes over the number in week 2. Final Score Prediction, Notre Dame Fighting Irish win but the play is the Over 45-17.