Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 16

Updated Sep. 16, 2023 5:40 p.m. ET

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At 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Jeff Sims and the Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-2) are at home against the Northern Illinois Huskies (1-1).

The Cornhuskers' matchup against the Huskies will be airing on Fox Sports 1.

How to Watch Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
8/31/2023	at Minnesota	L 13-10	+7.5
9/9/2023	at Colorado	L 36-14	+3
9/16/2023	vs. Northern Illinois	-
9/23/2023	vs. Louisiana Tech	-	-
9/30/2023	vs. Michigan	-	-
10/6/2023	at Illinois	-	-
10/21/2023	vs. Northwestern	-	-
10/28/2023	vs. Purdue	-	-
11/4/2023	at Michigan State	-	-
11/11/2023	vs. Maryland	-	-
11/18/2023	at Wisconsin	-	-
11/24/2023	vs. Iowa	-	-

While Nebraska ranks 70th in total defense with 352.5 yards allowed per game, the team's offensive unit has been slightly less successful, ranking 16th-worst (318 yards per game).
It's been a tough stretch for Nebraska in terms of throwing the football and defending the pass, ranking sixth-worst in passing offense (116.5 passing yards per game) and 21st-worst in passing defense (296 passing yards per game allowed) in 2023.
While the Cornhuskers' defense ranks 73rd with 24.5 points allowed per game, they've been slightly worse on offense, ranking eighth-worst (12 points per game).
On defense, the Cornhuskers have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking eighth-best by giving up just 56.5 per game. They rank 35th on offense (201.5 rushing yards per game).
Nebraska has the 87th-ranked third-down offense this year (37.5% third-down conversion rate), but has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 19th-worst with a 50% third-down percentage allowed.
With two forced turnovers (74th in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (104th in the FBS), the Cornhuskers' -3 turnover margin is the 24th-worst in college football.

Name	Position	Stats
Jeff Sims	QB	220 YDS (58.8%) / 1 TD / 4 INT 158 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 79 RUSH YPG
Gabe Ervin Jr.	RB	129 YDS / 0 TD / 64.5 YPG / 5.4 YPC
Alex Bullock	WR	3 REC / 56 YDS / 1 TD / 28 YPG
Rahmir Johnson	RB	65 YDS / 0 TD / 32.5 YPG / 5.4 YPC
Luke Reimer	LB	8 TKL / 2 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Nick Henrich	LB	3 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Cameron Lenhardt	DL	3 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Omar Brown	DB	4 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	at Boston College	W 27-24	+8
9/9/2023	vs. Southern Illinois	L 14-11	-7
9/16/2023	at Nebraska	-
9/23/2023	vs. Tulsa	-	-
9/30/2023	at Toledo	-	-
10/7/2023	at Akron	-	-
10/14/2023	vs. Ohio	-	-
10/21/2023	vs. Eastern Michigan	-	-
10/31/2023	at Central Michigan	-	-
11/7/2023	vs. Ball State	-	-
11/14/2023	vs. Western Michigan	-	-
11/25/2023	at Kent State	-	-

Northern Illinois' defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 25th-best in the FBS with 266.5 total yards ceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 349 total yards per game, which ranks 94th.
In terms of passing, Northern Illinois ranks 69th in the FBS (234.5 passing yards per game) and 26th on defense (158 passing yards allowed per game).
The Huskies' offense has been bottom-25 this season, putting up 19 points per game, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. On defense, they rank 53rd with 19 points allowed per contest.
In terms of rushing, the Huskies rank 103rd in the FBS on offense (114.5 rushing yards per game) and 56th on defense (108.5 rushing yards allowed per contest).
Northern Illinois' defense has been thriving on third down, surrendering a 22.2% third-down conversion percentage (eighth-best). On offense, it ranks 29th in the FBS with a 52.9% third-down rate.
The Huskies have a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, 24th-worst at -3.

Name	Position	Stats
Kacper Rutkiewicz	WR	11 REC / 185 YDS / 1 TD / 92.5 YPG
Antario Brown	RB	112 YDS / 1 TD / 56 YPG / 2.9 YPC 1 REC / 7 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 3.5 REC YPG
Rocky Lombardi	QB	462 YDS (53.7%) / 1 TD / 3 INT -3 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -1.5 RUSH YPG
Brock Lampe	FB	462 YDS (53.7%) / 1 TD / 3 INT -3 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -1.5 RUSH YPG
Roy Williams	DE	4 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Jordan Hansen	S	6 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
George Gumbs	DE	3 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Raishein Thomas	DE	4 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK