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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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
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.
Paddy O'Parlay
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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
| Underdog Northern Illinois | Favorite Ohio |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Northern Illinois | Favorite Ohio |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Ohio is a -10.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northern Illinois is a +10.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
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.
Ohio is a -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northern Illinois is a +350 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Northern Illinois
Ohio
3:30pm EDT | +10.5 -105-10.5 -115 |
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
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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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 |
| BetMGM | |
Northern Illinois
Ohio
Both Teams Score 30+
3:30pm EDT | Yes +1450No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 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
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1-1 | 0.500 | 3 | 3 | 158 | 156 | 3-0 | 0-3 | L1 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-2 | 0.000 | 1 | 5 | 65 | 122 | 1-2 | 0-3 | L5 |
Northern Illinois & Ohio 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
Ohio Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Ohio YR: futures available
Northern Illinois & Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| 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 | Ohio vs Rutgers | RUTG 34, OHIO 31 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | West Virginia vs Ohio | OHIO 17, WVU 10 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Ohio vs Ohio State | OSU 37, OHIO 9 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Gardner-Webb vs Ohio | OHIO 52, GWEB 35 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Bowling Green vs Ohio | OHIO 35, BGSU 20 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Ohio vs Ball State | BALL 20, OHIO 14 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Northern Illinois vs Ohio | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Ohio vs Eastern Michigan | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Miami (OH) vs Ohio | Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Ohio vs Western Michigan | Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 13 | UMass vs Ohio | Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Ohio 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
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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 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.
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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 Ohio Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northern Illinois vs Ohio 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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