Northern Illinois vs Ohio Football Odds

The Huskies will play the Bobcats on Saturday, October 18th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Peden Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.

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Key Matchup Stats

We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between Northern Illinois and Ohio taking place at Peden Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Northern Illinois has a 95.00 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Ohio is 97.33.
  • Away Northern Illinois - Heading into Week 8, Northern Illinois currently has a 0-3 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
  • Home Ohio - Ohio has a 3-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 8 matchup, they rank 1st in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Like the Northern Illinois away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
  • Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Northern Illinois ranks 12th (65) in the MAC Conference, with Ohio currently ranking 4th (158) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
  • Points Against - Also in 2025, Northern Illinois stands 11th (122) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Ohio sits at 7th (156) in the MAC Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
  • Team Records - Northern Illinois has a 1-5 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Ohio currently 3-3 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.

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Top o' the mornin' to ya, college football fans! Northern Illinois faces Ohio in a thrilling matchup!

The clash goes down at Peden Stadium where the crowd will be rockin' and rollin'!

According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Ohio has a slight edge over Northern Illinois.

With a 1-5 record, Northern Illinois looks to turn their luck around against the 3-3 Ohio.

Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets, compare the odds below!

Best Huskies at Bobcats Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Northern Illinois
Favorite

Ohio
Ohio has a -10.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Northern Illinois has a +10.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Northern Illinois is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 42.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 42.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Northern Illinois
Favorite

Ohio
Ohio is the -450 moneyline favorite. Risk $450 to win $100 on Ohio at BetMGM. Northern Illinois is the +350 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $350 on Northern Illinois. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Northern Illinois vs Ohio College Football game on Saturday, October 18th, 2025?

Ohio is a -10.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northern Illinois is a +10.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Northern Illinois vs Ohio College Football game on Saturday, October 18th, 2025?

The best over line is 42.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 42.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Northern Illinois vs Ohio College Football game on Saturday, October 18th, 2025?

Ohio is a -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northern Illinois is a +350 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Football Odds Example

College Football Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Northern Illinois
Ohio
3:30pm EDT
+10.5 -105-10.5 -115
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Underdog Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +10.5 Northern Illinois 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 Ohio - Ohio bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -10.5 Ohio 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 Ohio Prop Bets

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College Football Prop Bets
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Northern Illinois
Ohio
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
3:30pm EDT
+180-275+10000Bet
Northern Illinois
Ohio
Game to Overtime
3:30pm EDT
Yes +1300No -10000Bet
Northern Illinois
Ohio
Both Teams Score 10+
3:30pm EDT
Yes -275No +210Bet
Northern Illinois
Ohio
Both Teams Score 20+
3:30pm EDT
Yes +240No -325Bet
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Northern Illinois
Ohio
Both Teams Score 30+
3:30pm EDT
Yes +1450No -10000Bet

Recent Meetings Since 2021

Recent Meetings Since 2021
WeekGameResultMargin
2023
Week 7
Ohio vs Northern Illinois
Saturday, October 14th, 2023
NIU 23, OHIO 13
Huskie Stadium
Northern Illinois by 10
2022
Week 8
Northern Illinois vs Ohio
Saturday, October 22nd, 2022
OHIO 24, NIU 17
Peden Stadium
Ohio by 7

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Football Regular Season Standings - Northern Illinois, Ohio
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
Ohio1-10.500331581563-00-3L1
Northern Illinois0-20.00015651221-20-3L5

Northern Illinois & Ohio Futures Odds

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Northern Illinois Championship Odds

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Ohio Championship Odds

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Northern Illinois & Ohio Team Pages

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Team Schedules & Results


2025-26 Northern Illinois Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Holy Cross vs
Northern Illinois
NIU 19, HC 17
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Week 2Northern Illinois vs
Maryland
MD 20, NIU 9
Friday, September 5th, 2025
Week 4Northern Illinois vs
Mississippi State
MSST 38, NIU 10
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Week 5San Diego State vs
Northern Illinois
SDSU 6, NIU 3
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Week 6Miami (OH) vs
Northern Illinois
M-OH 25, NIU 14
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Week 7Northern Illinois vs
Eastern Michigan
EMU 16, NIU 10
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Week 8Northern Illinois vs
Ohio
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
3:30 pm EDT
Week 9Ball State vs
Northern Illinois
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
3:30 pm EDT
Week 11Northern Illinois vs
Toledo
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
12:00 am EST
Week 12Northern Illinois vs
UMass
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
7:00 pm EST
Week 13Western Michigan vs
Northern Illinois
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
7:00 pm EST
Week 14Kent State vs
Northern Illinois
Friday, November 28th, 2025
12:00 pm EST


2025-26 Ohio Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Ohio vs
Rutgers
RUTG 34, OHIO 31
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Week 2West Virginia vs
Ohio
OHIO 17, WVU 10
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Week 3Ohio vs
Ohio State
OSU 37, OHIO 9
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Week 4Gardner-Webb vs
Ohio
OHIO 52, GWEB 35
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Week 5Bowling Green vs
Ohio
OHIO 35, BGSU 20
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Week 6Ohio vs
Ball State
BALL 20, OHIO 14
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Week 8Northern Illinois vs
Ohio
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
3:30 pm EDT
Week 9Ohio vs
Eastern Michigan
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
12:00 pm EDT
Week 11Miami (OH) vs
Ohio
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
7:00 pm EST
Week 12Ohio vs
Western Michigan
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
7:30 pm EST
Week 13UMass vs
Ohio
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
7:00 pm EST
Week 14Ohio vs
Buffalo
Friday, November 28th, 2025
12:00 pm EST

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Northern Illinois vs Ohio College Football Game

  1. 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 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Northern Illinois vs Ohio Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northern Illinois vs Ohio Game.

  4. 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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