Western Illinois vs Northern Illinois Picks and Prediction – 8/31/2024

This Saturday, the Western Illinois Leathernecks will head to Huskie Stadium to face the Northern Illinois Huskies. Get our free CFB Picks all season long! Western Illinois enters this game following an embarrassing against the South Dakota Coyotes, with a final score of 48-6. The Leathernecks are looking to build on their recent performance and continue their momentum into this matchup.

Western Illinois has a lot to prove this season, as they’ll need to be showcasing a strong defensive lineup and a solid offense. They are coming off a significant loss and are keen to make an impact in their upcoming game. With a record of 0-11 last season, they will aim to find even a little bit of success this year and start strong against Northern Illinois.

Northern Illinois, on the other hand, comes into this game after a hard-fought win against the Arkansas State Red Wolves, ending with a score of 21-19 The Huskies have been working to overcome some recent setbacks and are looking to bounce back with a solid performance. Northern Illinois finished the previous season with a record of 7-6 and will be determined to improve on that this year.

The matchup will be a test of strength and strategy on both sides. Western Illinois is looking to leverage their recent win to gain an early advantage, while Northern Illinois will aim to recover from their recent loss and start the season on a positive note.

This game is expected to be competitive as both the eager to start the season off strong. Western Illinois will rely on their recent win to gain momentum, while Northern Illinois will look to bounce back from their recent loss. Expect a close contest with both the Leathernecks and Huskies fighting hard for the win. Final Score Prediction, Northern Illinois Huskies win 27-21.