Game: NIU Huskies vs. Ball State Cardinals

Date: Saturday October 26, 2024

Location: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, IN

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point spread: Cardinals (+12.0)

Total/top-bottom: 48.5

Scheumann Stadium will be the site of the Ball State Cardinals (2-5) against the NIU Huskies (4-3) on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Ball State opens this game as 12.0-point underdogs. The total is set at 48.5.

The NIU Huskies come into this game with a 4-3 record on the year. In their last game, the Huskies faced the Toledo Rockets and ultimately lost by a score of 13-6. Against the rush, the Huskies gave up 133 yards on 37 attempts, which equates to 3.6 yards per run surrendered. NIU gave up 15 completions on 28 attempts for 152 yards, and a 53.6% completion percentage. For the game, they ran 92 plays, which totaled 391 yards. The NIU Huskies have run the rock 46 different times and have amassed 181 yards, which is an average of 3.9 yards per carry.

In terms of putting points on the board, the NIU Huskies are averaging 23.4 points per game. Offensively, they are averaging 215.0 yards through the ground game, which is 15th in the nation. The Huskies have totaled 2,803 yards for the campaign. When it comes to getting to the end zone, NIU has compiled 8 touchdowns via the pass and 11 touchdowns via the ground. NIU has collected 157 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged on 31 offenses for 316 yards. They turned the football over 9 times.

When it comes to passing yards, the Huskies have given up 1,096 yards, which ranks 11th in the country. They have allowed 156.6 yards per play through the air, in addition to a 55.6% completion percentage. Overall, they are giving up 258.1 yards/game, which ranks third in the nation. They have allowed 7 touchdowns through the passing game and 4 touchdowns through the ground game. The opposition runs for 3.2 yards per rush on the ground and 101.6 yards on the ground per play per year. In total, they have allowed 711 running yards through seven outings. The Huskies rank 13th in the nation in team defense, allowing 16.6 points per game.

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The Cardinals take the field with a 2-5 record for the season. The last time they took the field, the Cardinals walked away with a 24-14 loss when they faced the Vanderbilt Commodores. The Cardinals finished the game with a total of 268 yards while running 51 plays (5.3 yards per play). Ball State ran the ball 3.5 yards per attempt and finished the game with 78 yards on 22 carries. Ball State allowed 37 attempts on the ground for 145 yards (3.9 yards per rush). The Cardinals’ pass defense allowed a 54.8% completion percentage, giving up 275 yards on 17 on 31 passes.

The Ball State Cardinals have an average of 328.9 yards/game, which ranks 111th in college football. The Ball State offense has racked up 267 yards of penalties on 33 fouls, ranking them 117th in Division 1 in hurting your team. They are averaging 105.6 yards rushing per game and have run the ball for 739 yards this season. They have given up 7 picks while opponents have committed 1 fumble and they have earned 143 first downs. When it comes to points put on the board, the Cardinals rank 87th in college football with a total of 25.1 PPG. On the season to date, the Cardinals have amassed 1,563 yards through the pass and averaged 223.3 throwing yards per game, which ranks them 74th in Division 1.

The Cardinals are conceding 42.9 PPG, which ranks 131st in college football. Ball State has given up 1,269 total yards rushing (181.3 yards per game) and 15 touchdowns on the ground this year. Over the course of the season, they surrendered a total of 300 points. They have given up 23 passing game touchdowns and 310.9 yards/out, which ranks 134th in D-1. The Cardinals defense has appeared in 446 games, which is good for 52nd in the nation. They have compiled 3 fumbles and 2 picks so far this year.

Who will win tonight’s Huskies/Cardinals college football game against the spread?

Tony’s Pick: Take the Cardinals +12.0

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