How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 18, 2025

Updated Nov. 18, 2025 5:28 p.m. ET

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At Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium on Tuesday, Broc Lowry and the Western Michigan Broncos (6-4) meet the Northern Illinois Huskies (3-7). Go to ESPN2 to watch this matchup live.

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How to Watch Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois

When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois
TV Channel: ESPN2
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois: Head to Head

Northern Illinois has won against Western Michigan three times in the past three matchups.
The Huskies have covered three times in those games, with the teams eclipsing the point total on one occasion.
Northern Illinois has outscored Western Michigan 90 points to 49 in the past three games.

Western Michigan's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2025	at Michigan State	L 23-6
9/6/2025	vs. North Texas	L 33-30
9/13/2025	at Illinois	L 38-0
9/20/2025	vs. Toledo	W 14-13
9/27/2025	vs. Rhode Island	W 47-14
10/4/2025	at UMass	W 21-3
10/11/2025	vs. Ball State	W 42-0
10/25/2025	at Miami (OH)	L 26-17
11/1/2025	vs. Central Michigan	W 24-21
11/11/2025	vs. Ohio	W 17-13
11/18/2025	at Northern Illinois	-
11/25/2025	at Eastern Michigan	-

Western Michigan 2025 Stats & Insights

Western Michigan has the 13th-best defense this season in terms of total yards (291.4 yards allowed per game), but ranks 21st-worst offensively (320.7 yards per game).
While Western Michigan ranks 12th-worst in the FBS in passing offense with 157.6 passing yards per game, it's been a different story with the defense, which ranks 16th-best (170.6 passing yards per game allowed).
The Broncos own the 110th-ranked offense this season (21.8 points per game), and they've been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 17th-best with only 18.4 points allowed per game.
Offensively, the Broncos rank 60th in the FBS with 163.1 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 31st in rushing yards allowed per contest (120.8).
Western Michigan owns the 67th-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (39.7% percentage), and has been better on defense, ranking 23rd-best with a 33.6% third-down conversion rate allowed.
With 14 forced turnovers (49th in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (55th in the FBS), the Broncos' +2 turnover margin ranks 50th in college football.

Western Michigan 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Broc Lowry	QB	1,440 YDS (64.7%) / 7 TD / 1 INT 683 RUSH YDS / 9 RUSH TD / 68.3 RUSH YPG
Jalen Buckley	RB	433 YDS / 3 TD / 48.1 YPG / 3.9 YPC 10 REC / 65 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 9.3 REC YPG
Tailique Williams	WR	33 REC / 474 YDS / 2 TD / 47.4 YPG
Aveion Chenault	WR	19 REC / 240 YDS / 2 TD / 24 YPG
Nadame Tucker	DL	36 TKL / 10 TFL / 10.5 SACK
Sefa Saipaia Jr.	LB	57 TKL / 4 TFL / 1.5 SACK
James Camden	LB	49 TKL / 1 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Tate Hallock	DB	42 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 2 INT

Northern Illinois' 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Holy Cross	W 19-17
9/5/2025	at Maryland	L 20-9
9/20/2025	at Mississippi State	L 38-10
9/27/2025	vs. San Diego State	L 6-3
10/4/2025	vs. Miami (OH)	L 25-14
10/11/2025	at Eastern Michigan	L 16-10
10/18/2025	at Ohio	L 48-21
10/25/2025	vs. Ball State	W 21-7
11/5/2025	at Toledo	L 42-3
11/12/2025	at UMass	W 45-3
11/18/2025	vs. Western Michigan	-
11/28/2025	vs. Kent State	-

Northern Illinois 2025 Stats & Insights

Northern Illinois' offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, registering 283.3 total yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 51st with 345.6 total yards allowed per contest.
On the offensive side of the ball, Northern Illinois is a bottom-25 pass offense, putting up just 108.1 passing yards per game (third-worst). On the bright side, it is dominating on the defensive side of the ball, ceding only 184.8 passing yards per contest (24th-best).
The Huskies' offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting 15.5 points per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 48th with 22.2 points ceded per contest.
In terms of rushing, the Huskies rank 46th in the FBS on offense (175.2 rushing yards per game) and 90th defensively (160.8 rushing yards allowed per contest).
Northern Illinois' third-down offense has been bottom-25 this season, compiling a 32% third-down rate, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 107th with a 42.7% third-down rate surrendered.
The Huskies own a 0 turnover margin this season, which ranks 67th in the FBS.

Northern Illinois 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Telly Johnson Jr.	RB	612 YDS / 3 TD / 61.2 YPG / 5.6 YPC 15 REC / 96 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 12 REC YPG
Chavon Wright	RB	598 YDS / 3 TD / 59.8 YPG / 4.1 YPC
DeAree Rogers	WR	42 REC / 473 YDS / 3 TD / 47.3 YPG
Josh Holst	QB	689 YDS (60%) / 4 TD / 3 INT 155 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 22.1 RUSH YPG
Quinton Urwiler	LB	110 TKL / 5 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Filip Maciorowski	LB	63 TKL / 2 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Jasper Beeler	DB	53 TKL / 0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 2 INT
Muhammad Jammeh	DB	50 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD