The Huskies will play the Terrapins on Friday, September 5th, 2025. The matchup takes place at SECU Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 2 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on BTN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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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
The 2025 college football season continues with Northern Illinois matching up against Maryland at SECU Stadium. Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Northern Illinois has a 99.33 conference power ranking for the 2025 season so far. The 2025 conference power ranking for Maryland is 98.67.
- Away Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois currently has a 0-0 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home Maryland - So far, Maryland has a 1-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2025. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - Northern Illinois ranks 5th (19) in the MAC Conference, with Maryland currently ranking 5th (39) for points scored in the 2025 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Northern Illinois stands 7th (17) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Maryland sits at 10th (7) in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2025 season.
- Team Records - Northern Illinois has a 1-0 regular season overall record, with Maryland currently possessing a 1-0 regular season standing for the 2025 NCAAF season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown at SECU Stadium as Maryland hosts Northern Illinois on Friday.
Both teams are coming in hot with a 1-0 record, making this game a crucial early test.
Don't miss out on the action - head to SportsBetting3.com to review this game's prop bets and compare the odds below!
Best Huskies at Terrapins Odds
| Underdog Northern Illinois | Favorite Maryland |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Northern Illinois | Favorite Maryland |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Maryland is a -17.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northern Illinois is a +17.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 47.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 47.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Maryland is a -1000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northern Illinois is a +625 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Northern Illinois
Maryland
9/05/25 7:30pm EDT | +17.5 -110-17.5 -110 |
Underdog Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +17.5 Northern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 17 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 18 or more.
Favorite Maryland - Maryland bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -17.5 Maryland favorite bet wins if they win by 18 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 17 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Northern Illinois at Maryland 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
Maryland
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/05/25 7:30pm EDT | +250-425+10000Bet |
Northern Illinois
Maryland
Game to Overtime
9/05/25 7:30pm EDT | Yes +1850No -10000Bet |
Northern Illinois
Maryland
Both Teams Score 10+
9/05/25 7:30pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Northern Illinois
Maryland
Both Teams Score 20+
9/05/25 7:30pm EDT | Yes +240No -325Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Northern Illinois
Maryland
Both Teams Score 30+
9/05/25 7:30pm EDT | Yes +1400No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big Ten | |||||||||
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 1-0 | 0-0 | W1 |
| MAC | |||||||||
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 17 | 1-0 | 0-0 | W1 |
Northern Illinois & Maryland 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 Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Northern Illinois |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Maryland | +50000 Bet |
Northern Illinois & Maryland 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 | Friday, September 5th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Northern Illinois vs Mississippi State | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 4:15 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | San Diego State vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, September 27th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Miami (OH) vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Northern Illinois vs Ohio | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Ball State vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am 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 | Florida Atlantic vs Maryland | MD 39, FAU 7 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Northern Illinois vs Maryland | Friday, September 5th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | Towson vs Maryland | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Maryland vs Wisconsin | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Washington vs Maryland | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Nebraska vs Maryland | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Maryland vs UCLA | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Indiana vs Maryland | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Maryland vs Rutgers | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Maryland vs Illinois | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Michigan vs Maryland | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Maryland vs Michigan State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Northern Illinois vs Maryland 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 Friday, September 5th, 2025 at 7:30 pm EDT, 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 Maryland Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northern Illinois vs Maryland 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.
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