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Northern Illinois at Toledo

November 5, 2025
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Game of the Year

Northern Illinois has struggled to put enough points on the board to support what has been a solid defense, but the Huskies finally did enough to get a 21-7 win over Ball State to snap a six-game skid. The Huskies racked up 305 yards rushing on 5.4 yards per carry, with Chavon Wright leading the way with 166 yards, and Telly Johnson Jr. added 100 on 15 carries. QB Josh Holst didn't have to do much as he attempted only 11 passes and completed six with a TD and one interception. Northern Illinois has allowed 22.1 points per game, which includes a 38-10 loss to Mississippi State and a 48-21 loss against Ohio. The defense has kept the Huskies in all their other games, which is why they are getting too many points against Toledo. An average of 4.5 points has decided the last two meetings, and NIU looks to avenge last season's 13-6 loss to the Rockets. Toledo comes off a 28-7 loss at Washington State while rushing for only 61 yards on 2.5 per carry. Tucker Gleason completed 26 of 41 for 238 yards and a TD with one pick. Northern Illinois has covered six of seven on the road against the Rockets, who are 4-10 ATS in Week 11. Take the points with Northern Illinois. 

2 units on Northern Illinois +15 (-110) (risk 2 to return 3.82)
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