Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Northern Illinois Huskies Picks and Prediction for Saturday, October 4, 2025
Use Code WWWC On Saturday, the Miami (OH) Redhawks (1-3, 0-0 MAC) visit DeKalb, Illinois, and Huskie Stadium to play the Northern Illinois Huskies (1-3, 0-0 MAC) in a Mid-American Conference clash. Miami (OH) beat FCS Lindenwood 38-0 on September 20 and had a bye last week, for its first win of the season following three losses. Northern Illinois lost to San Diego State 6-3 last Saturday for its third straight loss after opening the season with its only win. This is the opening game of the MAC for both teams. Miami (OH) has five players listed as questionable, including QB Daquan Finn. Northern Illinois has six players listed as questionable, including QB Jalen Macon. Make sure to read this in-depth Miami (OH) Redhawks vs Northern Illinois Huskies prediction. Exciting vibes? Get ready with our free NCAAF picks for Miami (OH) RedHawks at Northern Illinois Huskies prediction and stay ahead of the game.
Miami (OH) is performing below average on both sides of the line of scrimmage
The Miami (OH) RedHawks score an average of 26.3 points per game, which is 82nd in the nation, and allow an average of 25.8 points per game, which is 80th. Miami (OH) averages 136.5 yards rushing and 201.8 yards passing for 338.2 yards of total offense per game, which is 110th. The Redhawks' defense allows an average of 152.0 yards rushing and 206.8 yards passing for 358.8 yards per game, which is 68th.
Miami (OH) quarterback Dequan Finn (questionable) has 465 yards passing with two touchdowns and four interceptions. Finn has been sacked five times. If Finn can't go, Henry Hesson will be the guy. He's completing 55.3% of his passes for 342 yards with three TDs and no picks. Kenny Tracy leads all rushers with 266 yards and one touchdown. Kam Perry is the leading receiver, with 12 receptions for 352 yards and two touchdowns. Perry is averaging 29.3 yards per reception. Defensive back Eli Blakey leads Miami (OH) in tackles with 40. Linebacker Adam Trick is the leader in quarterback sacks with 3.0. The Red Hawks have made 13 sacks and intercepted five passes
Northern Illinois is the country's worst in scoring, but in the top 50 in points against.
The Northern Illinois Huskies are 136th or last in scoring, averaging 10.3 points per game, while 49th in points allowed, at 20.3 points per game. Northern Illinois averages 151.2 yards rushing and 99.8 yards passing for 251.0 yards of total offense per game, which is 135th or next to last. The Huskies’ defense allows an average of 147.8 yards rushing and 171.0 yards passing for 318.8 yards per game, which is 41st.
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Northern Illinois QB Josh Holst has thrown for 376 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Holst has been sacked six times. Telly Johnson Jr has 252 yards rushing with one touchdown to lead Northern Illinois, and Chavon Wright is a close second with 241 yards and one touchdown. DeAree Rogers leads the Huskies in receiving, with 224 yards and one touchdown reception. The leading tackler is Quinn Urwiler, the linebacker has 50 tackles. Linebacker Filip Maciorowski is the leader in quarterback sacks with 1.5. Northern Illinois’ defense has made five quarterback sacks and intercepted three passes.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Pick
Spread Pick for Miami (OH) vs. Northern Illinois
- Northern Illinois Huskies +5.5 (4 units)
The Northern Illinois Huskies may not win straight up at home as an underdog when hosting the Miami (OH) Redhawks, but will play well enough on defense to keep the score within the spread and cover in the end. Northern Illinois is allowing an average of only 20.3 points per game and faces a Miami (OH) offense that is generating 26.3 points per game but will have a hard time against the Huskies, who are allowing an average of just 318.8 yards of total offense. Northern Illinois held San Diego State to just 266 yards of total offense despite losing 6-3. Miami (OH) has failed to cover the spread in two of its last three games. The Redhawks failed to cover in straight-up losses to Rutgers and UNLV, while covering against FCS opponent Lindenwood. Miami (OH) quarterback Dequan Finn is questionable and did not play in Miami’s 38-0 victory over Lindenwood, and the Redhawks face a much more difficult opponent on Saturday.
Over/Under Pick for Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Northern Illinois Huskies
- Under 38.5 (5 units)
Each of the first four games this season for Northern Illinois has finished under. The Huskies are last in the nation in scoring, averaging 10.3 points per game, and have a solid defense that allows just 20.3 points per game. Northern Illinois has scored 10 points or fewer in three of its first four games this season. There will be plenty of three-and-outs by both in a defensive struggle.
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