Arkansas State Red Wolves (6-6 SU, ATS 6-5) vs Northern Illinois Huskies (6-6 SU, ATS 4-6)
Date: 12:00 EST Saturday, December 23rd
Location: Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, AL
TV: ESPN
Point Spread: ASU -1/NIU +1
Money Line: ASU -113/NIU -108
Over/Under: 53.5
The Arkansas State Red Wolves and Northern Illinois Huskies matchup in the Camellia Bowl at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, AL. The over/under for this matchup is currently 53.5, while Arkansas State is favored by -1.
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Head-to-Head Matchup:
There wasn’t a head-to-head matchup between Arkansas State and Northern Illinois last season. But looking back across their previous three head-to-head games, Arkansas State is 2-1. Despite their straight-up record, Northern Illinois went 2-1 vs. the spread. Together, the team averaged 63 points, leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
Arkansas State Red Wolves Recent Form:
This week, Arkansas State will look to move back over .500, as they are coming off a 35-21 loss to Marshall.
Looking at the over/under in this matchup, the line was 53 and with their 56 points, the over hit. Against the spread, Arkansas State went into the game as 1-point underdogs, giving them an ATS and straight-up loss.
Against Marshall, Jaylen Raynor threw for 263 yards on a completion percentage of 50.0%. In the loss, he threw one touchdown and had a passer rating of 70.39.
The top rusher for Arkansas State against Marshall was Ja’Quez Cross. He gained 27 rushing yards and scored one time in 11 attempts. Leading Arkansas State in receiving against Marshall was Corey Rucker. Although he didn’t catch a touchdown pass, he finished with 87 yards on five receptions.
The Red Wolves’ defense finished the game by giving up 493 total yards to Marshall. The team’s run defense allowed 279 yards rushing compared to 214 in the passing game. Ranked 54th in passing yards allowed per game, Arkansas State’s defense gets ready to take on Northern Illinois. Opponents have attempted an average of 33.4 passes per game against the Red Wolves. They’re allowing 31.2 points per contest, placing them 133rd in college football. Their rush defense ranks 143rd in the NCAA.
Away Injury Report
| FullName | Position | InjuryBodyPart | InjuryStatus |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Shrout | QB | Ankle | Out |
| Zak Wallace | RB | Tailbone | Questionable |
| Emmanual Stevenson | TE | Leg | Out |
