Northern Illinois vs Ohio Picks and Prediction for Saturday, October 18, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Updated 10/17/2025, 09:14 PM ET

Northern Illinois vs Ohio Information

The Northern Illinois Huskies will be on the road this week with a game in Peden Stadium against the Ohio Bobcats at 3:30 PM. Northern Illinois has just one win through six games played this season, coming into this matchup on a 5 game losing streak after a six-point road loss. loss to Eastern Michigan last time out. The Bobcats will be back at home this week with a record of three wins and three losses following a six-point road loss to Ball State last week, which ended a two-game winning streak. Stay in the loop with our College Football Picks.

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Northern Illinois Preview

Northern Illinois has been extremely lackluster this season, with just 10.8 points per game overall. Defensively, Northern Illinois had a ton of trouble giving up 20.33 points per game this season. Josh Holst leads the Northern Illinois offense this season with 376 yards and one touchdown on 46 completions. Kelly Johnson Jr. is the top ball carrier on the team with 395 yards and two scores on 67 carries. DeAree Rogers leads the team with 289 yards and one touchdown on 28 receptions this season.

Ohio Preview

Offensively, Ohio has been up and down this season, averaging 26.3 points per game overall. Defensively, Ohio has allowed 26 points per game and has given an average of 30.3 points per game during its three losses this year. Parker Navarro leads the Ohio offense this season with 1266 yards and 9 scores on 100 completions. Sieh Bangura is the top ball carrier on the team, with 481 yards and four scores on 99 carries. Chase Hendricks leads the team with 37 catches for 585 yards and four scores this season.

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Northern Illinois vs Ohio Prediction

Northern Illinois is struggling immensely coming into this game, and this struggle will continue this week. Look for Ohio to control this game on both sides of the ball, leading to the win. Take the Bobcats this week to extend the Northern Illinois losing streak following a win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Ohio Bobcats win and cover 31-17.