The Rockets (7-1, 4-0 MAC) host the Huskies (6-2, 4-0 MAC) at the Glass Bowl in a Thursday night battle (6:00 p.m./ESPNU). The winner will claim sole possession of first place in the West Division and will be able to control its own destiny in the MAC title race over the final three games.
Toledo, winners of four straight contests, is coming off a 58-17 thrashing of Ball State last Thursday. The Rockets rolled up 602 yards of total offense thanks to six plays of at least 60 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Diontae Johnson scored three touchdowns and senior quarterback Logan Woodside threw for 267 yards and three scores. Led by junior defensive end Olasbunkanmi Adeniyi (three TFLs), Toledo's defense held Ball State to just 309 yards of total offense.
NIU has the No. 1 defense in the MAC, allowing an average of 18.0 points and 307.1 yards per game. Freshman Marcus Childers has been effective since taking over as the starting quarterback. He has thrown for nine touchdown against just one interception in his last four games.
CRS rating and unit recommendation below:
6:00pm: NORTHERN ILLINOIS VS. TOLEDO
CRS rating: Toledo -4.6
PICK: NORTHERN ILLINOIS +9 (-110)
RISK: 1 UNIT
Good luck, players!
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