Northern Illinois vs. Ohio: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 14

Updated Oct. 14, 2023 3:32 p.m. ET

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The Northern Illinois Huskies (2-4) will host Sam Wiglusz and the Ohio Bobcats (5-1) on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET.

You should head to ESPNU in order to see this matchup.

How to Watch Ohio vs. Northern Illinois

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
8/26/2023	at San Diego State	L 20-13	+2
9/2/2023	vs. LIU Post	W 27-10	+2
9/9/2023	at Florida Atlantic	W 17-10	+3.5
9/16/2023	vs. Iowa State	W 10-7	+2.5
9/23/2023	at Bowling Green	W 38-7	-13
10/7/2023	vs. Kent State	W 42-17	-25
10/14/2023	at Northern Illinois	-
10/21/2023	vs. Western Michigan	-	-
10/28/2023	vs. Miami (OH)	-	-
11/7/2023	at Buffalo	-	-
11/15/2023	vs. Central Michigan	-	-
11/24/2023	at Akron	-	-

Ohio ranks 102nd in total offense this year (346.3 yards per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 346.3 yards allowed per game.
On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking ninth-best by allowing just 162 passing yards per game. The Bobcats rank 100th on offense (203.5 passing yards per game).
On the defensive side of the ball, the Bobcats have been a top-25 unit, ranking fifth-best by giving up just 11.8 points per game. They rank 94th on offense (24.5 points per game).
The Bobcats sport the 84th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (142.8 per game), and they've been more effective on defense, ranking seventh-best with only 72.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
On defense, Ohio has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking sixth-best by giving up a 27% third-down percentage. The team's offense ranks 28th (46.5% third-down percentage).
With 12 forced turnovers (11th in the FBS) against nine turnovers committed (80th in the FBS), the Bobcats' +3 turnover margin ranks 28th in college football.

Name	Position	Stats
Kurtis Rourke	QB	909 YDS (63.9%) / 8 TD / 2 INT 133 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 22.2 RUSH YPG
Sieh Bangura	RB	328 YDS / 2 TD / 54.7 YPG / 4 YPC 9 REC / 84 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 14 REC YPG
Miles Cross	WR	17 REC / 246 YDS / 4 TD / 41 YPG
Sam Wiglusz	WR	25 REC / 248 YDS / 2 TD / 41.3 YPG
Bryce Houston	LB	52 TKL / 4 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 2 INT
Rayyan Buell	DT	14 TKL / 6 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Austin Brawley	S	25 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Shane Bonner	DE	8 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK

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	L 35-11	+12
9/23/2023	vs. Tulsa	L 22-14	-4
9/30/2023	at Toledo	L 35-33	+13
10/7/2023	at Akron	W 55-14	-4.5
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 is generating 359.5 total yards per game on offense this season (91st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 331.8 total yards per contest (34th-ranked).
Northern Illinois' pass defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 13th-best in the FBS with 167.2 passing yards ceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is putting up 194.8 passing yards per game, which ranks 105th.
With 25.2 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Huskies rank 92nd in the FBS. On defense, they rank 62nd, surrendering 24 points per contest.
With 164.7 rushing yards per game on offense, the Huskies rank 57th in the FBS. On defense they rank 102nd, surrendering 164.7 rushing yards per contest.
Northern Illinois' defense has been thriving on third down, giving up a 31.3% third-down conversion rate (18th-best). Offensively, it ranks 73rd in the FBS with a 39.5% third-down rate.
With seven forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) and nine turnovers committed (80th in the FBS) this season, the Huskies rank 91st in the FBS with a turnover margin of -2.

Name	Position	Stats
Antario Brown	RB	614 YDS / 5 TD / 102.3 YPG / 6.6 YPC 4 REC / 16 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 2.7 REC YPG
Rocky Lombardi	QB	1,015 YDS (55.8%) / 5 TD / 4 INT -6 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / -1 RUSH YPG
Kacper Rutkiewicz	WR	20 REC / 313 YDS / 2 TD / 52.2 YPG
Gavin Williams	RB	142 YDS / 2 TD / 23.7 YPG / 3.7 YPC 10 REC / 64 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.7 REC YPG
George Gumbs	DE	17 TKL / 3 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Raishein Thomas	DE	25 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Devin Lafayette	S	17 TKL / 2 TFL / 0.5 SACK
Roy Williams	DE	13 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK