How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 21, 2024

Updated Sep. 21, 2024 3:28 p.m. ET

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Ethan Hampton and the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-0) play on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET against the Buffalo Bulls (2-1) at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium.

This game will be available on ESPN+.

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Learn more about the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Buffalo Bulls.

How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo

• When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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• Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo Predictions

Northern Illinois' 2024 Schedule

Northern Illinois 2024 Stats & Insights

• Northern Illinois ranks 39th in total defense this year (292 yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 547 total yards per game.
• Northern Illinois is averaging 296 passing yards per game on offense (27th in the FBS), and ranks 53rd on defense with 183.5 passing yards allowed per game.
• The Huskies are averaging 35 points per game on offense this year (38th in the FBS), and they are surrendering 14.5 points per game (37th) on the other side of the ball.
• The Huskies have the 44th-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (108.5 rushing yards allowed per game), and they've been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best with 251 rushing yards per game.
• Northern Illinois has been a tough matchup for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (12th-best with a 54.2% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (23rd-best with a 27.3% third-down conversion rate allowed) this season.
• With two forced turnovers (98th in the FBS) against one turnover committed (sixth in the FBS), the Huskies' +1 turnover margin ranks 44th in college football.

Northern Illinois 2024 Key Players

Buffalo's 2024 Schedule

Buffalo 2024 Stats & Insights

• Buffalo has not been getting things done on offense, ranking 13th-worst with 295.3 total yards per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, surrendering 311.3 total yards per contest (58th-ranked).
• Buffalo's passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, putting up 145 passing yards per game, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 57th with 188 passing yards ceded per contest.
• In terms of points scored the Bulls rank 105th in the FBS (21.3 points per game), and they are 51st defensively (18 points allowed per contest).
• With 150.3 rushing yards per game on offense, the Bulls rank 77th in the FBS. On defense they rank 60th, allowing 123.3 rushing yards per contest.
• In terms of third-down efficiency, Buffalo ranks 109th in the FBS (31.6% third-down conversion rate) and 78th defensively (37.5% third-down rate allowed).
• The Bulls have registered four forced turnovers (45th in the FBS) and committed three turnovers (50th in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 44th in the FBS.

Buffalo 2024 Key Players

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