Kent State vs. Northern Illinois, Picks and Prediction for Friday, November 28, 2025
We have an interesting Mid-American Conference matchup in Week 14 of the college football season as the Kent State Golden Flashes face off against the Northern Illinois Huskies in our Golden Flashes vs. Huskies prediction. Set to take place inside Huskie Stadium on November 28th at 12:00 PM ET, this game, airing on CBSSN. These two teams are struggling this season. Kent State is 4-7 (3-4 MAC) so far, while Northern Illinois is currently 3-8 (2-5). Let's dive into the stats, injuries, and key insights for this matchup. Check out our NCAAF predictions for Kent State vs. Northern Illinois and more college football and NFL picks on Stat Salt.
Golden Flashes Looking to End the Year with a Win
The Kent State Golden Flashes are looking to end the season on a good note heading into this game, as they are coming off a 28-16 home loss against the Central Michigan Chippewas on Nov. 19. Their offense has been performing at a brutal level as they are scoring 20.0 points per game this year, placing them 119th in the NCAA. Quarterback Dru DeShields has been stepping up this season as he has completed 125-of-218 passes (57.3%) for 1,823 yards with 16 touchdown passes and two interceptions heading into this game. As a team, they are moving the ball at a poor level as they are ranked 123rd in the country in total yards, averaging 281.5 per game. Kent State’s passing offense, which averages 196.2 yards per game, puts them at 102nd in the sport. The rushing game, contributing 85.3 yards per game (132nd nationally), has been a major issue for the team in being able to move the football consistently.
The Golden Flashes’ defense is currently tied for 124th in the sport with 33.8 points allowed per game. They are struggling in terms of the amount of yardage as they are 135th in the nation with 449.2 total yards per game. The team has been limiting the amount of yards per play as their 6.0 ranks them 101st in college football. It will be interesting to see if the defense can step up in the final game of the season.
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Injury Report for Kent State
- Wide receiver Joseph Federer: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Running back Taryan Martin: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Offensive lineman Boston Crowell: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Quarterback CJ Montes: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Running back Anthony Jeffrey: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Wide receiver Ali Fisher: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Defensive lineman Garrett Dial: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Offensive lineman Cecil Wilson: Undisclosed (OUT)
Huskies Looking to Record 4th Win
The Northern Illinois Huskies are looking to continue improving as they are looking to get back on track after a 35-19 home loss against the Western Michigan Broncos in their last game. They are currently 130th in the NCAA with 15.8 points per game scored. The Huskies’ offense is being led by quarterback Brady Davidson as he is stepping into the starting role after being the backup for the majority of the season. He has been able to complete 40-of-87 (46.0%) passes for 384 yards with three passing touchdowns and three interceptions. Running back Chavon Wright is the number-one option in the rushing game with his production as he has 166 receptions for 690 yards (4.2 yards per carry) with three touchdown runs as well as eight receptions for 16 yards. Their total offense stands at 281.6 yards per game (122nd in NCAA), with the rushing attack able to get 176.2 yards (47th). The passing game has been awful with an average of 105.4 yards per game (134th).
Defensively, Northern Illinois is giving up 23.4 points per game right now, which is 59th in college football. The team allowed 345.6 total yards per game (79th) and while they are struggling, they are limiting the amount of yards on the ground. The Huskies are currently 90th in college football with 4.2 yards per rushing attempt allowed as well.
Injury Report for Northern Illinois
- Wide receiver George Dimopoulos: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Running back Jaylen Poe: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Andrew Bond: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Tight end Jake Appleget: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Jamari McIvory: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive end Jalonnie Williams: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Offensive lineman Erik Murray: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Offensive lineman Luke Skartvedt: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Offensive lineman Michael Jimmar: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Offensive lineman Thomas Paasch: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive end Roy Williams: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Safety Ty Myles: Undisclosed (Questionable)
Kent State Golden Flashes at Northern Illinois Huskies Pick
Spread Pick for Kent State vs. Northern Illinois
- Kent State Golden Flashes +165 (4 units)
Quarterback Dru DeShields has been one of the better players in the conference, and these teams have been similar to one another over the course of the year. Compare the quarterback play to Northern Illinois, which has not been able to get much consistency going on that front. To show another stat that proves this, the Golden Flashes are eighth in the country with 14.3 yards per completio,n while the Huskies are 133rd in the nation with 9.2 yards per completion thus far. All in all, go with the Kent State Golden Flashes to record the win in this game.
Over/Under Pick for Kent State vs. Northern Illinois
- Over 44.5 (4 units)
Neither team has shown the ability to slow down the running game this season as Kent State is 97th in the country with 4.6 yards per carry allowed, while Northern Illinois is 90th with 4.2 yards per carry against them. These defenses are allowing too many points as of late, as the Golden Flashes are giving up 26.7 points in their last three games, while the Huskies are allowing 27.0 points in their previous five games played. The over has hit in three of their last five games against one another, so take the over once again to hit.
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