Ball State Cardinals vs Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/25

College Football Preview

The Ball State Cardinals will take on the Northern Illinois Huskies in Week 9 of the 2025 regular season. This game will be held at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, IL. It is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 3:30 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Ball State enters with a 3-4 record, struggling on the road with a 0-4 record away from Scheumann Stadium. Northern Illinois, with a 1-6 record, has found it tough this season, though they did win one of their home games. Both teams are part of the Mid-American Conference, making this a conference game.

Ball State Team Preview

The Ball State Cardinals have had a mixed season. They have won three games and lost two recently. In their latest game, they defeated the Akron Zips 42-28, showing strong rushing with 223 yards.

The team had a tough game against Western Michigan, losing 42-0. They struggled to move the ball, with only five first downs and 68 passing yards. In another game, they lost to Connecticut 31-25, despite gaining more first downs and passing yards than their opponent.

On the offensive side, Kiael Kelly is a key player, leading with 846 passing yards and five touchdowns. Qua Ashley leads the rushing attack with 476 yards. The team faces challenges with many players listed as questionable due to injuries, which might affect their performance in upcoming games.

Ball State vs Northern Illinois Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Ball State Cardinals vs. Northern Illinois Huskies
  • Venue: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, IL
  • Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Ball State +178, Northern Illinois -215

Northern Illinois Team Preview

The Northern Illinois Huskies have faced a tough season so far. They lost to the Ohio Bobcats 48-21, with only 15 first downs compared to Ohio’s 27. The Huskies managed 161 passing yards and 132 rushing yards in that game.

In their game against Eastern Michigan, the Huskies fell 16-10. They had 14 first downs and 216 rushing yards, which was more than Eastern Michigan’s 152 rushing yards. However, the passing game struggled with only 94 yards.

Against Miami (OH), the Huskies lost 25-14. They struggled to gain momentum with just 11 first downs. Their passing yards were 106, and they rushed for 114 yards during that game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take Ball State to cover +5.5. Northern Illinois has scored only 86 points this season, ranking 96th. Ball State’s defense has struggled, but their offense ranks higher in points scored. The projected score is Northern Illinois 21, Ball State 17.

For the over/under pick, go with the under 41.5. Both teams have low-scoring offenses, with Northern Illinois ranking 96th and Ball State ranking 87th in points. The projected total is 38 points, making the under a solid choice.