How to Watch NC State vs. Northern Illinois: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 28, 2024

Updated Sep. 28, 2024 11:31 a.m. ET

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Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium is the venue where Kevin Concepcion and the NC State Wolfpack (2-2) will match up against the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-1) on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

The matchup is on The CW, if you're looking for how to watch.

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Learn more about the NC State Wolfpack and the Northern Illinois Huskies.

How to Watch NC State vs. Northern Illinois

• When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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• NC State vs. Northern Illinois Predictions

NC State's 2024 Schedule

NC State 2024 Stats & Insights

• With 417 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS, NC State has been forced to lean on its 89th-ranked offense (366.3 yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
• From an offensive standpoint, NC State ranks 78th in the FBS with 222.3 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 102nd in passing yards allowed per contest (246.8).
• With 37.8 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks seventh-worst in the FBS, the Wolfpack have been forced to lean on their 79th-ranked offense (28.3 points per contest) to keep them competitive.
• The Wolfpack are averaging 144 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 86th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 95th, surrendering 170.3 rushing yards per contest.
• NC State is averaging a 39.6% third-down conversion rate on offense (68th in the FBS), and ranks 101st defensively with a 41.5% third-down percentage allowed.
• The Wolfpack own the 103rd-ranked turnover margin in college football at -3, forcing five turnovers (60th in the FBS) while turning it over eight times (114th in the FBS).

NC State 2024 Key Players

Northern Illinois' 2024 Schedule

Northern Illinois 2024 Stats & Insights

• Northern Illinois has been a top-25 unit on both offense and defense this season, as it ranks 17th-best in total yards per game (484.3) and 14th-best in total yards surrendered per game (256).
• With 262 passing yards per game on offense, Northern Illinois ranks 44th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 26th, allowing 158 passing yards per contest.
• The Huskies are accumulating 30 points per contest on offense this season (70th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 17.3 points per contest (39th-ranked) on defense.
• The Huskies' rushing attack has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank 23rd-best in the FBS with 222.3 rushing yards per game. In terms of defense, they are allowing 98 rushing yards per game, which ranks 30th.
• Northern Illinois' third-down defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks fifth-best in the FBS with a 21.6% third-down conversion rate allowed. In terms of offense, it is compiling a 47.8% third-down rate, which ranks 33rd.
• The Huskies have produced three forced turnovers (96th in the FBS) and committed three turnovers (25th in the FBS) this season for a 0 turnover margin that ranks 74th in the FBS.

Northern Illinois 2024 Key Players

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