NIU Huskies vs Toledo Rockets Prediction, 11/5/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NIU Huskies vs Toledo Rockets

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Location: Glass Bowl in Toledo, OH

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Rockets (-14.5)

Total/Over-Under: 42

The NIU Huskies (2-6) are on their way to Glass Bowl on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 where they will attempt to defeat the Toledo Rockets (4-4). NIU is 14.5-point underdogs. The total is set at 42.

The NIU Huskies head into this matchup 2-6 for this season. In their last contest, the Huskies stepped onto the field against the Ball State Cardinals and went home with a win by a final score of 21-7. The NIU Huskies ended up running the ball 57 times and tallied 305 yds, earning them an average of 5.4 yds per attempt. For the game, they ran 68 plays which gave them 370 yds. NIU gave up 10 pass completions on 23 attempts for a total of 136 yds, and a completion rate of 43.5%. Against the rush, the Huskies gave up 139 yards on 43 tries, which calculates to 3.2 yds per run surrendered.

Regarding putting points on the board, the NIU Huskies are sitting at 13.4 PPG. As a unit they have an average of 173.0 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 53rd in Division 1. The Huskies have attained 2,209 yards in total this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, NIU has amassed 5 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns. NIU has recorded 112 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 37 penalties for 310 yards. They have turned the football over 10 times.

The Huskies rank 49th in college football concerning the opposition scoring, conceding 22.1 PPG. The opposition is running for 4.3 yards per rush and 176.1 rushing yards per contest for the year. In total, they have given up 1,409 rushing yards through 8 contests. In terms of yards through the air, the Huskies have given up 1,342 yards which ranks them 13th in Division 1. They have yielded 167.8 yards per game via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 58.0%. During this campaign, they have surrendered 343.9 yards per outing ranking them 46th in the country. They have conceded 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 11 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Rockets step onto the field holding a record of 4-4 this season. For their last game, the Rockets took a loss by a score of 28-7 when they faced the Washington State Cougars. Toledo gave up 44 rush attempts for 162 yards (3.7 yards per rush). The Rockets pass defense gave up a completion rate of 45.5%, relinquishing 159 yds on 10 for 22 through the air. The Rockets finished with a total of 299 yds while running 66 plays (4.5 yards per play). Toledo rushed the ball for 2.5 yds per carry, finishing with 61 yds on 24 attempts.

The Toledo Rockets have an average of 436.5 yards per game, which ranks them 31st in college football. The Toledo offense has compiled 556 yards of penalties on 63 infractions, which has them sitting 21st in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They maintain an average of 183.3 run yards per game and have rushed for 1,466 yards for the season. They have thrown 6 picks while losing 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 180 1st downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Rockets currently rank 48th in the country holding an average of 31.8 PPG. During this campaign to this point, the Rockets have racked up 2,026 yards through the air together with an average of 253.3 throwing yards per game, which ranks 42nd in college football.

The Rockets are allowing 16.0 PPG, which has them 10th in Division 1. Toledo has given up a total of 748 yards rushing (93.5 yards per outing) and 9 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this season. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns through the air and 142.8 yards/game, which has them sitting 4th in D-1. The Rockets defense has been on the field for 480 plays, which is good for 9th in D-1. Their defense has compiled 6 fumbles recovered and 7 picks over the course of the season. Over the course of the season, they have given up 128 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Rockets college football game against the spread?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Rockets -14.5

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