How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. Akron: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 13, 2024

Updated Nov. 13, 2024 5:31 p.m. ET

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On Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET, the Akron Zips (2-7) will take on Ethan Hampton and the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-4).

The game featuring the Huskies and Zips will be airing on CBS Sports Network.

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Learn more about the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Akron Zips.

How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. Akron

• When: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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• Northern Illinois vs. Akron Predictions

Northern Illinois vs. Akron: Head to Head

• Akron has an even 1-1 record against Northern Illinois in the past two matchups.
• The two teams are tied ATS (1-1) in those meetings while the scoring went over the point total both times.
• Akron has scored 9 fewer points than Northern Illinois in their past two games.

Northern Illinois' 2024 Schedule

Northern Illinois 2024 Stats & Insights

• Northern Illinois sports the 57th-ranked offense this season (399.1 yards per game), and has been even more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-best with only 288.1 yards allowed per game.
• Northern Illinois owns the 106th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (187.3 passing yards per game), and has been better on defense, ranking 11th-best with only 166.2 passing yards allowed per game.
• On the defensive side of the ball, the Huskies have been a top-25 unit, ranking 19th-best by allowing only 18.8 points per game. They rank 87th on offense (25.4 points per game).
• On the offensive side of the ball, the Huskies have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 17th-best in the FBS by totaling 211.8 per game. They rank 36th on defense (121.9 rushing yards allowed per game).
• Northern Illinois ranks 26th in third-down conversion rate this season (45.1%), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with a 24.8% third-down conversion rate allowed.
• With nine forced turnovers (109th in the FBS) against 14 turnovers committed (77th in the FBS), the Huskies' -5 turnover margin ranks 102nd in college football.

Northern Illinois 2024 Key Players

Akron's 2024 Schedule

Akron 2024 Stats & Insights

• This season has been difficult for Akron on both offense and defense, as it is averaging just 320.3 total yards per game (14th-worst) and allowing 421 total yards per game (23rd-worst).
• From an offensive standpoint, Akron is putting up 234.8 passing yards per contest (61st-ranked). It ranks 91st in the FBS defensively (234.6 passing yards surrendered per game).
• The Zips have been unproductive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 10th-worst in points (18.9 per game) and ninth-worst in points allowed (36 per game).
• In terms of rushing, this season has been rough for the Zips on both sides of the ball, as they are compiling only 85.6 rushing yards per contest (fifth-worst) and ceding 186.4 rushing yards per game (25th-worst).
• Akron's third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering a 33.3% third-down percentage, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 105th with a 43.5% third-down rate surrendered.
• The Zips have a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, ninth-worst at -10.

Akron 2024 Key Players

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