How to Watch Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 6, 2024

Updated Nov. 6, 2024 5:29 p.m. ET

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How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan

When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan: Head to Head

Against Western Michigan, Northern Illinois has totaled two wins over the past two matchups.
The Huskies' record ATS is 2-0 in the last two times they have played the Broncos while the scoring hasn't managed to go over the point total.
Western Michigan has put up 27 fewer points than Northern Illinois in their past two games.

Northern Illinois' 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. Western Illinois	W 54-15
9/7/2024	at Notre Dame	W 16-14
9/21/2024	vs. Buffalo	L 23-20
9/28/2024	at North Carolina State	L 24-17
10/5/2024	vs. UMass	W 34-20
10/12/2024	at Bowling Green	W 17-7
10/19/2024	vs. Toledo	L 13-6
10/26/2024	at Ball State	L 25-23
11/6/2024	at Western Michigan	-
11/13/2024	vs. Akron	-
11/19/2024	at Miami (OH)	-
11/30/2024	vs. Central Michigan	-

Northern Illinois 2024 Stats & Insights

On defense, Northern Illinois has been a top-25 unit, ranking sixth-best by allowing only 275.4 yards per game. The offense ranks 64th (397.6 yards per game).
On defense, Northern Illinois has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking ninth-best by allowing only 164.6 passing yards per game. The Huskies rank 105th on offense (191.3 passing yards per game).
On defense, the Huskies have been a top-25 unit, ranking 15th-best by surrendering only 17.6 points per game. They rank 103rd on offense (23.4 points per game).
The Huskies have been clicking on all fronts in the running game this season, as they rank 21st-best in rushing offense (206.4 rushing yards per game) and 24th-best in rushing defense (110.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
Defensively, Northern Illinois has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking second-best by surrendering a 25.2% third-down conversion rate. The team's offense ranks 37th (43.9% third-down percentage).
The Huskies have forced six total turnovers (124th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 13 times (79th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of -7, the 19th-worst in college football.

Northern Illinois 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Antario Brown	RB	516 YDS / 4 TD / 73.7 YPG / 4.6 YPC 8 REC / 204 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 51 REC YPG
Ethan Hampton	QB	1,100 YDS (58.1%) / 9 TD / 5 INT 117 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 16.7 RUSH YPG
Cam Thompson	WR	25 REC / 372 YDS / 3 TD / 46.5 YPG
Gavin Williams	RB	488 YDS / 1 TD / 61 YPG / 4.6 YPC
Roy Williams	DL	21 TKL / 3 TFL / 4.5 SACK
Skyler Gill-Howard	DL	23 TKL / 5 TFL / 4 SACK
Devonte O'Malley	DL	13 TKL / 5 TFL / 5 SACK
Nate Valcarel	DB	23 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT

Western Michigan's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2024	at Wisconsin	L 28-14
9/7/2024	at Ohio State	L 56-0
9/14/2024	vs. Bethune-Cookman	W 59-31
9/28/2024	at Marshall	L 27-20
10/5/2024	at Ball State	W 45-42
10/12/2024	vs. Akron	W 34-24
10/19/2024	at Buffalo	W 48-41
10/26/2024	vs. Kent State	W 52-21
11/6/2024	vs. Northern Illinois	-
11/12/2024	at Bowling Green	-
11/19/2024	at Central Michigan	-
11/30/2024	vs. Eastern Michigan	-

Western Michigan 2024 Stats & Insights

Western Michigan ranks 50th in total yards per game (408.9), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with 430.6 total yards allowed per contest.
Western Michigan ranks 92nd in passing yards per game (199.9), but it has been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS with 257.5 passing yards conceded per contest.
The Broncos have been struggling on defense, ranking 18th-worst with 33.8 points surrendered per game. They have been more productive on offense, generating 34 points per contest (28th-ranked).
The Broncos' run defense ranks 102nd in the FBS with 173.1 rushing yards surrendered per contest, but they've been carried by their offense, which ranks 19th-best by compiling 209 rushing yards per contest.
Western Michigan is posting a 40% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (67th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 37.5% third-down rate (59th-ranked) on defense.
The Broncos own a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 17th-best at +7.

Western Michigan 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jaden Nixon	RB	752 YDS / 10 TD / 94 YPG / 7.2 YPC
Hayden Wolff	QB	1,586 YDS (68.4%) / 15 TD / 3 INT
Blake Bosma	TE	30 REC / 329 YDS / 6 TD / 41.1 YPG
Jalen Buckley	RB	351 YDS / 4 TD / 43.9 YPG / 6.1 YPC
Tate Hallock	DB	30 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
Donald Willis	LB	31 TKL / 2 TFL
Jacob Wahlberg	LB	25 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Mason Nelson	DL	13 TKL / 6 TFL / 3 SACK