The Northern Illinois Huskies (6-4, 3-3 MAC) travel to Fred C. Yager Stadium to face the Miami (OH) RedHawks (6-4, 5-1 MAC) in a crucial Mid-American Conference matchup on Tuesday.
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Both teams aim to improve their bowl game positioning and conference standings in this late-season clash. Miami (OH) looks to extend their five-game winning streak, while Northern Illinois hopes to build on their recent two-game run.
How to Watch Northern Illinois at Miami:
- Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM EST
- Channel: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
Miami (OH), under head coach Chuck Martin, has been impressive during their recent 5-game winning streak. Quarterback Brett Gabbert has been a key contributor to the streak, throwing for 2,148 yards with 18 touchdowns and 7 interceptions on the season. The RedHawks boast the 19th-ranked scoring defense in the nation, allowing just 18.7 points per game.
Northern Illinois, led by head coach Thomas Hammock, enters this game with momentum after two consecutive victories. The Huskies have showcased a strong defense as well, ranking 16th nationally by allowing only 18.5 points per game. Their offense, averaging 25.8 points per game, will face a tough test against Miami’s stingy defense.
This matchup carries significant implications for both teams’ postseason aspirations. Miami (OH) currently sits atop the MAC East division, while Northern Illinois is fighting to stay in contention in the MAC West. The game is expected to be a defensive battle, with oddsmakers setting the over/under at 43.5 points.
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