Final
September 12, 2026 β’ Huskie Stadium, Dekalb
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Illinois State Redbirds (3-0) takes on Northern Illinois Huskies (0-2) at Huskie Stadium, Dekalb.
Illinois State Redbirds
Visiting Side
Record
3-0
Road Split
2-0
Northern Illinois Huskies
Home Side
Record
0-2
Home Split
0-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ILL
|
14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
|
NOR
|
0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:41
Jack Oliver 39 Yd Interception Return (Michael Cosentino Kick)
Score
6:27
Chase Kwiatkowski 14 Yd Run (Michael Cosentino Kick)
Score
14:52
Dylan Lord 6 Yd pass from Gage Roy (Michael Cosentino Kick)
Score
12:39
Andruw Ellis 30 Yd Interception Return (JJ Schlenhardt Kick)
Score
6:32
JJ Schlenhardt 40 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:00
DeAree Rogers 2 Yd pass from Taron Dickens (JJ Schlenhardt Kick)
Score
7:24
Telly Johnson Jr. 1 Yd Run (JJ Schlenhardt Kick)
Score
1:53
Alex Herrera 16 Yd pass from Gage Roy (Michael Cosentino Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Illinois State Redbirds
VS
53%
Northern Illinois Huskies
Projected Score
ILL 24
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NOR 27
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
2 of 4 categories
- Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
- Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Illinois State Redbirds
STAT
Northern Illinois Huskies
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Northern Illinois Huskies plays on familiar turf at Huskie Stadium, Dekalb.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Illinois State Redbirds Could Win
Illinois State Redbirds will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Northern Illinois Huskies Could Win
Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
Deciding Factor
Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Game Details
Huskie Stadium, Dekalb
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
17,582
Closing Odds
Line: ILST -2.5 | O/U: 47.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Taron Dickens
22/27, 193 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Telly Johnson Jr.
22 CAR, 83 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
Gage Roy
20/23, 146 YDS, 2 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Victor Dawson
12 CAR, 46 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Illinois State Redbirds (48.8%)
Northern Illinois Huskies (51.2%)
Total Submissions: 45 circles
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