How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. UMass: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 5, 2024

Updated Oct. 5, 2024 11:33 a.m. ET

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At 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Antario Brown and the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-2) take on the UMass Minutemen (1-4).

This matchup will be airing on CBS Sports Network.

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Learn more about the Northern Illinois Huskies and the UMass Minutemen.

How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. UMass

• When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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• Northern Illinois vs. UMass Predictions

Northern Illinois' 2024 Schedule

Northern Illinois 2024 Stats & Insights

• Northern Illinois sports the 42nd-ranked offense this year (434 yards per game), and has been even more effective on defense, ranking seventh-best with just 234.8 yards allowed per game.
• On the defensive side of the ball, Northern Illinois has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 10th-best by surrendering only 145.5 passing yards per game. The Huskies rank 60th on offense (236.3 passing yards per game).
• Offensively, the Huskies rank 87th in the FBS with 26.8 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 38th in points allowed (234.8 points allowed per contest).
• On the defensive side of the ball, the Huskies have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 16th-best by surrendering just 89.3 per game. They rank 31st on offense (197.8 rushing yards per game).
• Northern Illinois sports the 35th-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (46% conversion rate), and has been more effective on defense, ranking third-best with a 18.8% third-down conversion rate allowed.
• With three forced turnovers (111th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (81st in the FBS), the Huskies' -4 turnover margin ranks 109th in college football.

Northern Illinois 2024 Key Players

UMass' 2024 Schedule

UMass 2024 Stats & Insights

• From an offensive perspective, UMass is accumulating 340 total yards per game (101st-ranked). It ranks 33rd in the FBS defensively (308.6 total yards surrendered per game).
• UMass ranks 92nd in the FBS with 203.4 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 42nd with 187.8 passing yards surrendered per game on the defensive side of the ball.
• The Minutemen's offense has been bottom-25 this season, registering 19 points per game, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 103rd with 30.8 points surrendered per contest.
• With 136.6 rushing yards per game on offense, the Minutemen rank 93rd in the FBS. On defense they rank 46th, allowing 120.8 rushing yards per contest.
• From an offensive standpoint, UMass is putting up a 39% third-down conversion percentage (73rd-ranked). It ranks 37th in the FBS on defense (33.3% third-down rate allowed).
• With three forced turnovers (111th in the FBS) and three turnovers committed (15th in the FBS) this season, the Minutemen rank 67th in the FBS with a turnover margin of 0.

UMass 2024 Key Players

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