Northern Illinois vs. Ball State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – November 7

Updated Nov. 7, 2023 5:28 p.m. ET

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The Ball State Cardinals (2-7) play on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium versus Rocky Lombardi and the Northern Illinois Huskies (4-5).

You should head to CBS Sports Network in order to watch this game.

Learn more about the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Ball State Cardinals.

How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. Ball State

• When: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
• Location: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois
• TV: Watch on CBS Sports Network

Northern Illinois' 2023 Schedule

Huskies 2023 Stats & Insights

• On offense, Northern Illinois ranks 84th in the FBS with 361.6 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 27th in total defense (327.7 yards allowed per contest).
• Northern Illinois ranks 102nd in passing yards this season (201.3 per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 158.8 passing yards allowed per game.
• The Huskies are putting up 25 points per game offensively this season (81st in the FBS), and they are giving up 23 points per game (46th) on the defensive side of the ball.
• The Huskies are averaging 160.2 rushing yards per game on offense this year (64th in the FBS), and they are allowing 168.9 rushing yards per game (101st) on defense.
• Northern Illinois is putting up a 38.5% third-down conversion rate offensively this season (74th in the FBS), and is surrendering a 37.1% third-down conversion rate (56th) on defense.
• The Huskies rank 62nd in college football with an even turnover margin after forcing 12 turnovers (73rd in the FBS) and committing 12 (60th in the FBS).

Northern Illinois 2023 Key Players

Ball State's 2023 Schedule

Cardinals 2023 Stats & Insights

• Ball State ranks seventh-worst in total yards per game (293.7), but it has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 48th in the FBS with 351.7 total yards ceded per contest.
• Ball State ranks eighth-worst in passing yards per game (149.6), but it has been better defensively, ranking 68th in the FBS with 230.2 passing yards surrendered per contest.
• The Cardinals' offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, compiling 16.7 points per game, which ranks second-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 91st with 28.4 points surrendered per contest.
• From an offensive standpoint, the Cardinals are posting 144.1 rushing yards per contest (83rd-ranked). They rank 34th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (121.4 rushing yards surrendered per game).
• In terms of third-down efficiency, Ball State ranks 99th in the FBS (36.1% third-down conversion percentage) and 88th on defense (40.7% third-down rate allowed).
• The Cardinals have forced six turnovers this season and have turned it over 14 times, leading to a -8 turnover margin that is ninth-worst in the FBS.

Ball State 2023 Key Players

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