The No. 23 Northern Illinois Huskies (2-0) and💖 the Buffalo Bulls (2-1) square off on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in a battle of MAC opponents.
This matchup will be airing on ESPN+.
When is Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo and when does it start?
This game between the Huskies and Bulls will happen on Saturday, September 21, 2024. You should𓆏 expect the kickoff ✨at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo
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Northern Illinois Stats & Insights
In their most recent outing, the Huskies beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 16-14.
On the offensive side of the ball, Northern Illinois has been a top-25 unit, ranking seventh-best in the FBS by averaging 547.0 yards per game. The defense ranks 41st (292.0 yards allowed per game).
From an offensive standpoint, the Huskies rank 27th in the FBS with 296.0 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 55th in passing yards allowed per contest (183.5).
Northern Illinois has the 43rd-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (108.5 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best with 251.0 rushing yards per game.
The Huskies rank 37th in scoring offense (35.0 points per game) and 38th in scoring defense (14.5 points allowed per game) this year.
Buffalo Stats & Insights
The Bulls are coming off of a victory over the UMass Minutemen by the score of 34-3.
Buffalo’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, putting up 295.3 total yards per game, which ranks 13th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 59th with 311.3 total yards allowed per contest.
The Bulls’ passing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting 145.0 passing yards per game, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 59th with 188.0 passing yards surrendered per contest.
With 150.3 rushing yards per game on offense, Buffalo ranks 78th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 59th, allowing 123.3 rushing yards per contest.
The Bulls are compiling 21.3 points per contest on offense this season (105th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 18.0 points per game (52nd-ranked) on defense.
Northern Illinois Key Players to Watch
Ethan Hampton has 526 passing yards (263.0 ypg) to lead Northern Illinois, completing 71.8% of his passes and collecting six touchdown passes this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 29 rushing yards (14.5 ypg) on six carries.
The team’s top rusher, Antario Brown, has carried the ball 28 times for 168 yards (84.0 per game) this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 171 receiving yards (85.5 per game) on four catches with one receiving touchdown.
This season Gavin Williams has rushed for 100 yards (50.0 per game) on 26 carries.
Grayson Barnes has totaled 108 receiving yards (54.0 yards per game) and one touchdown, reeling in six passes this year.
Trayvon Rudolph has hauled in four catches for 104 yards (52.0 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
Buffalo Key Players to Watch
CJ Ogbonna has 435 passing yards (145.0 ypg) to lead Buffalo, completing 51.5% of his passes and collecting three touchdown passes and one interception this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 41 rushing yards (13.7 ypg) on 19 carries with one rushing touchdown.
Jacqez Barksdale’s team-high 184 rushing yards (61.3 per game) have come on 35 carries, with one touchdown this year.
This season Lamar Sperling has rushed for 105 yards (35.0 per game) on 21 carries with one touchdown.
Victor Snow’s team-leading 107 receiving yards (35.7 yards per game) have come on 10 receptions.
Nik McMillan has caught five passes for 76 yards (25.3 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
Taji Johnson’s three receptions are good enough for 73 yards (24.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
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