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

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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Waldo Stadium is the venue where Cam Thompson and the Northern Illinois Huskies (4-4) will battle the Western Michigan Broncos (5-3) on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

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How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan

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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

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