N. Ill isn't the team they usually have been over the past few years....then again...niether is by beloved Ball St.......I would think that the Huskies can cover this one.
N. Ill isn't the team they usually have been over the past few years....then again...niether is by beloved Ball St.......I would think that the Huskies can cover this one.
Any insight on How CMU beats NI by two TDs and a field goal and how Ball St beats CMU on the road by 3 and now NI is favored by 3 this week versus Ball ST?
Any insight on How CMU beats NI by two TDs and a field goal and how Ball St beats CMU on the road by 3 and now NI is favored by 3 this week versus Ball ST?
Rawls ran for 270 yds at NIU on 40 carries, CMU dominated ToP 39 to 21, and after an opening TD by NIU, the Chips outscored the Huskies 31 to 7 where NIU's lone score was on an 18 yard 'drive' after a TO.
vs Ball State, CMU outgained them 426 to 287 and lost on a late 55 yard FG with 17 seconds left. This despite CMU having 5 turnovers to BSU's 1 and committing 10 penalties for another 91 yds to Ball State's 4 for 25. Rawls was 'held' to 167 on 32 carries. In summary, CMU gave the game away and could have won by 4 TD's had they been relatively error free.
Ball State has had a fairly tough schedule, and only managed to lose at Iowa by 4 in game #2, although that game was similar to the CMU one, in that Iowa missed 3 FG's, gave BSU 10 pts and outgained them 455 to 219.
Northern otoh has had an easier schedule and thus is 6-2.
No common opponents. NIU recently beat Kent at home 17-14. Kent has 1 win, at home vs Army 39-17. Ball State lost at Army 33-24 and was down 27-10 going into the 4th.
This game is hard to figure based on all that, I think it will come down to the more motivated team. Looking at the Schedule, NIU has MAC West leader Toledo (5-0) at home next week, a game they need to win, along with this one, to have a chance to win the West.
Ball State could put together a 5 game winning streak if they can get this game as the next 2 after look very winnable. That would set up a final week showdown at Bowling Green.
If I had to pick, I'd take BSU on the ML and the Under, but this game might be best to wait and watch the 1st H to get a better feel, then bet on the halftime spread.
Rawls ran for 270 yds at NIU on 40 carries, CMU dominated ToP 39 to 21, and after an opening TD by NIU, the Chips outscored the Huskies 31 to 7 where NIU's lone score was on an 18 yard 'drive' after a TO.
vs Ball State, CMU outgained them 426 to 287 and lost on a late 55 yard FG with 17 seconds left. This despite CMU having 5 turnovers to BSU's 1 and committing 10 penalties for another 91 yds to Ball State's 4 for 25. Rawls was 'held' to 167 on 32 carries. In summary, CMU gave the game away and could have won by 4 TD's had they been relatively error free.
Ball State has had a fairly tough schedule, and only managed to lose at Iowa by 4 in game #2, although that game was similar to the CMU one, in that Iowa missed 3 FG's, gave BSU 10 pts and outgained them 455 to 219.
Northern otoh has had an easier schedule and thus is 6-2.
No common opponents. NIU recently beat Kent at home 17-14. Kent has 1 win, at home vs Army 39-17. Ball State lost at Army 33-24 and was down 27-10 going into the 4th.
This game is hard to figure based on all that, I think it will come down to the more motivated team. Looking at the Schedule, NIU has MAC West leader Toledo (5-0) at home next week, a game they need to win, along with this one, to have a chance to win the West.
Ball State could put together a 5 game winning streak if they can get this game as the next 2 after look very winnable. That would set up a final week showdown at Bowling Green.
If I had to pick, I'd take BSU on the ML and the Under, but this game might be best to wait and watch the 1st H to get a better feel, then bet on the halftime spread.
This game is on the duece so I believe a national audience will produce some motivated play but for who and on what side of the ball will watch and wait to see how 1st qtr plays out. In game or half time wager is the safest play in my humble opinion.
This game is on the duece so I believe a national audience will produce some motivated play but for who and on what side of the ball will watch and wait to see how 1st qtr plays out. In game or half time wager is the safest play in my humble opinion.
Muncie indiana looks like clear skies and 50 at kick off, unless weather.com is failing me .. I think even with the nice weather i am going to take the under, I like unders on short week prime time games
Muncie indiana looks like clear skies and 50 at kick off, unless weather.com is failing me .. I think even with the nice weather i am going to take the under, I like unders on short week prime time games
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