NIU Huskies vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NIU Huskies vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, IN

TV: NBC

Odds/Point Spread: Fighting Irish (-28.5)

Total/Over-Under: 45.5

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-0) will go up against the NIU Huskies (1-0) at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Notre Dame opens as 28.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 45.5.

The NIU Huskies head into this matchup 1-0 this season. In their last game, the Huskies took on the Western Illinois Leathernecks and walked away with a win by a score of 54-15. For the game, they tallied 70 plays which converted into 706 yards. The NIU Huskies ended up running the ball 41 times and accumulated 312 yds, which came out to an average of 7.6 yards per tote. When it came to stopping the run, the Huskies conceded 94 yards on 29 tries, which averages out to 3.2 yards per rush allowed. NIU allowed 17 pass completions on 29 tries for a total of 204 yds, and a completion percentage of 58.6%.

When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the NIU Huskies hold an average of 54.0 points per outing. As a unit they're averaging 312.0 yards on the ground which is 9th in the country. The Huskies have racked up 706 total yards this year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, NIU has amassed 5 passing touchdowns and 3 touchdowns via the ground. NIU has tallied 30 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 3 infractions for 25 yards. They have turned the ball over 1 time.

The Huskies sit in 65th in college football concerning team defense, giving up 15.0 points per contest. They are giving up an average of 3.2 yards per run and 94.0 rushing yards per contest so far this season. During this campaign, they have conceded 94 rushing yards through 1 game. Concerning passing yardage, the Huskies are giving up 204 yds which ranks them 78th in Division 1. They have yielded 204.0 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 58.6%. During the season, they have given up 298.0 yards/game putting them at 69th in the nation. They have yielded 1 touchdown via the pass as well as no TD's on the ground.

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The Fighting Irish come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 this year. When they last played, the Fighting Irish walked away with a victory by a final of 23-13 when they faced the Texas A&M Aggies. Notre Dame ran the ball for 5.8 yards per tote, finishing with 198 yds on 34 attempts. The Fighting Irish ended up finishing with 356 yds and they ran 64 plays (5.6 yds per play). The Fighting Irish secondary gave up a completion percentage of 40.0%, relinquishing 100 yards on 12 out of 30 through the air. Notre Dame allowed 38 rushing attempts for 146 yds (3.8 yards per carry).

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Fighting Irish are sitting 98th in college football by tallying 23.0 points per contest. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are averaging 356.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 89th in college football. The Notre Dame offense has totaled 99 penalty yds on 11 violations, which is 12th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed no interceptions while losing no fumbles and they have been able to earn 18 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Fighting Irish currently have a total of 158 yards through the air, ranking them 108th in college football. They hold an average of 198.0 yards per game on the ground.

Notre Dame has yielded a total of 146 yards via the ground game as well as 1 touchdown on the ground for the campaign. They have surrendered no touchdownss through the air in addition to 100.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 15th in D-1. They have totaled no fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions for the year. The Fighting Irish defense has participated in 68 plays, ranking them 88th in the nation. The Fighting Irish are giving up 13.0 points per game, which has them sitting 53rd in college football. This year, they have relinquished 13 pts.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Fighting Irish -28.5

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