Kent State vs. Northern Illinois: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – November 25

Kent State vs. Northern Illinois: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – November 25

Updated Nov. 25, 2023 11:31 a.m. ET
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Rocky Lombardi and the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-6) are in action on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET versus the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-10) at Dix Stadium.

The matchup between the Huskies and Golden Flashes will be available on ESPN+.

Learn more about the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Kent State Golden Flashes.

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How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. Kent State

  • When: Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
  • Location: Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio
  • TV: Watch on ESPN+

Northern Illinois' 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/2/2023 at Boston College W 27-24 +8
9/9/2023 vs. Southern Illinois L 14-11 -7
9/16/2023 at Nebraska L 35-11 +12
9/23/2023 vs. Tulsa L 22-14 -4
9/30/2023 at Toledo L 35-33 +13
10/7/2023 at Akron W 55-14 -4.5
10/14/2023 vs. Ohio W 23-13 +5.5
10/21/2023 vs. Eastern Michigan W 20-13 -11
10/31/2023 at Central Michigan L 37-31 -6
11/7/2023 vs. Ball State L 20-17 -8.5
11/14/2023 vs. Western Michigan W 24-0 -4.5
11/25/2023 at Kent State -

Huskies 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Defensively, Northern Illinois has been a top-25 unit, ranking 20th-best by allowing only 314.2 yards per game. The offense ranks 87th (359.5 yards per game).
  • On the defensive side of the ball, Northern Illinois has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking fifth-best by allowing only 156.9 passing yards per game. The Huskies rank 106th on offense (186.5 passing yards per game).
  • The Huskies are putting up 24.2 points per game on offense (87th in the FBS), and they rank 34th on defense with 20.6 points allowed per game.
  • On offense, the Huskies rank 50th in the FBS with 173 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 78th in rushing yards allowed per contest (157.3).
  • Northern Illinois is averaging a 41.2% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 49th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 69th, surrendering a 38.7% third-down conversion rate.
  • The Huskies have forced 12 total turnovers (104th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 15 times (60th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of -3, 93rd-ranked in college football.

Northern Illinois 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Antario Brown RB 1,073 YDS / 9 TD / 97.5 YPG / 6.1 YPC
12 REC / 52 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 4.7 REC YPG
Rocky Lombardi QB 1,891 YDS (57.7%) / 9 TD / 5 INT
91 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 8.3 RUSH YPG
Trayvon Rudolph WR 44 REC / 463 YDS / 2 TD / 42.1 YPG
Gavin Williams RB 345 YDS / 3 TD / 31.4 YPG / 5 YPC
21 REC / 129 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 11.7 REC YPG
Raishein Thomas DE 48 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
James Ester DT 32 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK
Jaden Dolphin LB 46 TKL / 1 TFL
George Gumbs DE 29 TKL / 3 TFL / 3.5 SACK

Kent State's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
8/31/2023 at UCF L 56-6 +35.5
9/9/2023 at Arkansas L 28-6 +38
9/16/2023 vs. Cent. Conn. St. W 38-10 +38
9/23/2023 at Fresno State L 53-10 +27.5
9/30/2023 vs. Miami (OH) L 23-3 +14
10/7/2023 at Ohio L 42-17 +25
10/14/2023 at Eastern Michigan L 28-14 +7
10/21/2023 vs. Buffalo L 24-6 +6.5
11/1/2023 at Akron L 31-27 +4
11/8/2023 vs. Bowling Green L 49-19 +11
11/18/2023 at Ball State L 34-3 +11
11/25/2023 vs. Northern Illinois -

Golden Flashes 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Kent State's offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, posting 261.8 total yards per game, which ranks second-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 80th with 387.4 total yards ceded per contest.
  • Kent State ranks ninth-worst in passing yards per game (156.5), but it has been better defensively, ranking 54th in the FBS with 217.4 passing yards surrendered per contest.
  • This season has been ugly for the Golden Flashes on both offense and defense, as they are posting only 13.5 points per game (worst) and allowing 34.4 points per game (14th-worst).
  • The Golden Flashes' running game has been struggling, ranking 18th-worst in the FBS with 105.4 rushing yards per game. They have been more productive defensively, giving up 170 rushing yards per contest (103rd-ranked).
  • In terms of third-down efficiency, this season has been rough for Kent State on both offense and defense, as it is averaging a 28% third-down conversion rate (fourth-worst) and surrendering a 47.6% conversion rate (eighth-worst).
  • The Golden Flashes have registered eight forced turnovers (127th in the FBS) and committed 10 turnovers (14th in the FBS) this season for a -2 turnover margin that ranks 83rd in the FBS.

Kent State 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Chrishon McCray WR 41 REC / 610 YDS / 4 TD / 55.5 YPG
Tommy Ulatowski QB 737 YDS (49.6%) / 7 TD / 2 INT
89 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 8.1 RUSH YPG
Jaylen Thomas RB 438 YDS / 2 TD / 39.8 YPG / 3.6 YPC
Gavin Garcia RB 460 YDS / 2 TD / 41.8 YPG / 3.9 YPC
Bryce Sheppert S 50 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 3 PD
Devin Nicholson LB 53 TKL / 4 TFL
Nick Giacolone LB 44 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD
Stephen Daley DL 35 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
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