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College Football
Preview
Matchup Edge
NIU Edge in: EMU
Points/Game
Yards Gained
Yards Allowed
Time of Possession
Penalties
Punting
Fumbles
Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan
When: 1:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 11, 2025
Where: Rynearson Stadium, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

  • The Eastern Michigan Eagles are ranked 77 on offense, averaging 377.5 yards per game. The Eagles are averaging 154.8 yards rushing and 222.7 yards passing so far this season.
  • The Northern Illinois Huskies are ranked 135 on offense, averaging 244.8 yards per game. The Huskies are averaging 143.8 yards rushing and 101.0 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

  • The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 1-1 at home this season, 0-2 against conference opponents and 6319-6319 against non-conference opponents.
  • At home the Eagles are averaging 28.5 scoring, and holding teams to 29.5 points scored on defense.
  • The Northern Illinois Huskies are 0-2 while on the road this season, 0-1 against conference opponents and 6319-6319 against non-conference opponents.
  • On the road, the Huskies are averaging 9.5 scoring, and holding teams to 29.0 points scored on defense.
Stats and Records
Team Comparison
  W‑L Strk PF PA Home Away Grass Turf Conf
Northern Illinois 1-4 L4 11.0 21.2 1-2 0-2 0-1 0-0 0-1
Eastern Michigan 1-5 L2 25.0 35.7 1-1 0-4 0-1 0-0 0-2
Last Meeting
Northern Illinois Eastern Michigan
Date Away Home Tot Rus Pas Tot Rus Pas
10/21/23 EMU 13 NIU 20 289 116 173 257 106 151
Player Stats
Previous Matchup
Passing Player COMP % YDS TD INT
Northern Illinois R. Lombardi 63.6 173 0 0
Eastern Michigan A. Smith 53.8 151 0 2
Rushing Player CAR YDS AVG TD
Northern Illinois G. Williams 7 80 11.4 0
Eastern Michigan S. Evans 19 68 3.6 1
Receiving Player REC YDS AVG TD
Northern Illinois T. Rudolph 7 55 7.9 0
Eastern Michigan H. El-Zayat 6 74 12.3 0
Touchdowns Player TD
Northern Illinois A. Brown 1
Eastern Michigan S. Evans 1
Season
Passing Player COMP % YDS TD INT
Northern Illinois J. Holst 59.7 376 1 2
Eastern Michigan N. Kim 63.1 1336 7 3
Rushing Player CAR YDS AVG TD
Northern Illinois C. Wright 68 264 3.9 1
Eastern Michigan D. McMillan 82 533 6.5 2
Receiving Player REC YDS AVG TD
Northern Illinois D. Rogers 25 264 10.6 1
Eastern Michigan T. Lockett Jr. 19 263 13.8 1
Touchdowns Player TD
Northern Illinois J. Appleget 1
Eastern Michigan N. Kim 4
Quickchart Matchup
Northern Illinois Northern Illinois Off vs  Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan Def
Northern Illinois 244.8 yards
Eastern Michigan 476 yards
Northern Illinois 3.8 yards/rush
Eastern Michigan 6.3 yards/rush
Northern Illinois 4.4 yards/attempt
Eastern Michigan 8.2 yards/attempt
Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan Off vs  Northern Illinois Northern Illinois Def
Eastern Michigan 377.5 yards
Northern Illinois 328.6 yards
Eastern Michigan 4.5 yards/rush
Northern Illinois 4 yards/rush
Eastern Michigan 6.8 yards/attempt
Northern Illinois 6.4 yards/attempt