The Huskies will play the Minutemen on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 12 matchup at 7:00 pm EST.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2025 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 12 action features a matchup between Northern Illinois and UMass, kicking off at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Northern Illinois has a 94.00 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for UMass is 92.33.
- Away Northern Illinois - As Week 12 looms, Northern Illinois currently has a 0-5 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 4th in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home UMass - UMass has a 0-4 record as a home team as they approach Week 12. They currently rank 5th in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Northern Illinois ranks 12th (110) in the MAC Conference, with UMass currently ranking 13th (102) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Northern Illinois stands 7th (219) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2025 college football season. UMass sits at 1st (331) in the MAC Conference for points against them heading into Week 12 of the 2025 season.
- Team Records - Northern Illinois has a 2-7 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with UMass currently 0-9 for the 2025 college football regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown between Northern Illinois and UMass on Wednesday night!
The Week 12 clash will go down at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
Northern Illinois holds a Power Ranking of 94.00, while UMass sits at 92.33.
Northern Illinois is 2-7, while UMass is still looking for their first win.
Place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM or BetRivers, and see this matchup's prop bets below. Compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline for the best odds.
Best Huskies at Minutemen Odds
| Underdog UMass | Favorite Northern Illinois |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog UMass | Favorite Northern Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Northern Illinois is a -10.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UMass is a +10.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 43.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 43.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Northern Illinois is a -425 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UMass is a +320 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Northern Illinois
UMass
11/12/25 7:00pm EST | -10.5 -110+10.5 -110 |
Underdog UMass - UMass bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +10.5 UMass underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -10.5 Northern Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Northern Illinois at UMass Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Northern Illinois
UMass
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
11/12/25 7:00pm EST | -235+160+10000Bet |
Northern Illinois
UMass
Game to Overtime
11/12/25 7:00pm EST | Yes +1300No -10000Bet |
Northern Illinois
UMass
Both Teams Score 10+
11/12/25 7:00pm EST | Yes -325No +240Bet |
Northern Illinois
UMass
Both Teams Score 20+
11/12/25 7:00pm EST | Yes +210No -275Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Northern Illinois
UMass
Both Teams Score 30+
11/12/25 7:00pm EST | Yes +1450No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 6 | UMass vs Northern Illinois Saturday, October 5th, 2024 | NIU 34, MASS 20 Huskie Stadium | Northern Illinois by 14 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Northern Illinois | 2-4 | 0.333 | 3 | 7 | 155 | 222 | 2-2 | 1-5 | W1 |
| UMass | 0-6 | 0.000 | 0 | 10 | 105 | 376 | 0-5 | 0-5 | L10 |
Northern Illinois & UMass Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Northern Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Northern Illinois YR: futures available
UMass Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM UMass YR: futures available
Northern Illinois & UMass Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Holy Cross vs Northern Illinois | NIU 19, HC 17 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Northern Illinois vs Maryland | MD 20, NIU 9 Friday, September 5th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Northern Illinois vs Mississippi State | MSST 38, NIU 10 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | San Diego State vs Northern Illinois | SDSU 6, NIU 3 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Miami (OH) vs Northern Illinois | M-OH 25, NIU 14 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 16, NIU 10 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Northern Illinois vs Ohio | OHIO 48, NIU 21 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Ball State vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Northern Illinois vs Toledo | Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Northern Illinois vs UMass | Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois | Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Kent State vs Northern Illinois | Friday, November 28th, 2025 12:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Temple vs UMass | TEM 42, MASS 10 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Bryant vs UMass | BRY 27, MASS 26 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | UMass vs Iowa | IOWA 47, MASS 7 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | UMass vs Missouri | MIZ 42, MASS 6 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Western Michigan vs UMass | WMU 21, MASS 3 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | UMass vs Kent State | KENT 42, MASS 6 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Buffalo vs UMass | BUFF 28, MASS 21 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | UMass vs Central Michigan | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | UMass vs Akron | Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Northern Illinois vs UMass | Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | UMass vs Ohio | Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Bowling Green vs UMass | Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Northern Illinois vs UMass College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Northern Illinois vs UMass Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northern Illinois vs UMass Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other November 12, 2025 NCAAFB Games
- Buffalo vs Central Michigan - 11/12/25 7:00pm EST
- Toledo vs Miami (OH) - 11/12/25 7:00pm EST