11 Key Points About UMass vs. Northern Illinois

1. When and Where is the Game?

The game between UMass Minutemen and Northern Illinois Huskies will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. ET at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois.

2. Which Channel Can You Watch the Game On?

You can catch the Northern Illinois vs. UMass game live on CBS Sports Network. If you don't have cable, you can watch it live without cable on Fubo.

3. How to Stream the Game?

You can stream the game on CBSSports.com or through the CBS Sports App, which is available for free.

4. What Are the Current Records of Both Teams?

The Northern Illinois Huskies are currently 2-2, while the UMass Minutemen are 1-4.

5. What Are the Key Players to Watch?

For Northern Illinois, key players include Antario Brown (RB) and Ethan Hampton (QB). For UMass, key players include Trayvon Rudolph (WR).

6. What Are the Betting Odds?

The current betting odds favor Northern Illinois with a spread of -17.5 points.

7. How Has Northern Illinois Performed This Season?

Northern Illinois has been a top-25 defensive unit, ranking seventh-best by surrendering only 234.8 yards per game. Their offense ranks 42nd with 434.0 yards per game.

8. How Has UMass Performed This Season?

UMass is riding a six-game losing streak to FBS opponents, dating back to an Oct. 28, 2023 win against Army.

9. What Are the Predictions for the Game?

Predictions suggest that snapping UMass's losing streak against Northern Illinois will be challenging, but UMass does catch the Huskies after two tough games.

10. How Can You Get Tickets for the Game?

If you want to catch the matchup live, you can get your tickets now from Vivid Seats.

11. What Else Should You Know About the Game?

This matchup is a preview of things to come when UMass joins the MAC in 2025. It's an exciting game for both teams as they look to improve their records and prepare for future challenges.