- Notre Dame is a -28.5 point favorite vs. N Illinois
- Northern Illinois vs. Notre Dame Total(Over/Under): 44.5 points
- TV Channel: NBC | PEAC
The Northern Illinois Huskies 1-0 visit Notre Dame Stadium to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 1-0 on Sep. 7 in Notre Dame, IN. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.
Notre Dame is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -28.5 (-110).
The Northern Illinois vs. Notre Dame Over/Under is 44.5 total points.
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Northern Illinois vs. Notre Dame Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northern Illinois | +28.5 -110 | 44.5 -110 | + |
| Notre Dame | -28.5 -110 | 44.5 -110 | + |
Northern Illinois vs Notre Dame Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Notre Dame will win this game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Northern Illinois vs Notre Dame Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northern Illinois will cover the spread with 61.4% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both N Illinois and Notre Dame and key player performances this season.
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Northern Illinois: Keys to the Game vs. Notre Dame
Northern Illinois is 2-13 (.133) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2022 season– T-27th-worst in FBS; Average: .291
Northern Illinois is 1-6 (.111) when losing at least one fumble since the 2022 season– T-8th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .330
Northern Illinois is 3-9 (.250) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2022 season– T-19th-worst in FBS; Average: .511
Northern Illinois was 7-2 (.700) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .542
Notre Dame: Keys to the Game vs. Northern Illinois
Notre Dame is 7-1 (.636) when averaging more than 5 yards per rush since the 2022 season– T-7th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .448
Notre Dame is 8-6 (.571) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2022 season– T-23rd-best in FBS; Average: .395
Notre Dame is 18-5 (.750) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season– T-17th-best in FBS; Average: .529
Notre Dame is 8-2 (.800) when forcing at least one fumble since the 2022 season– T-10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .582
Matchup Notes for Northern Illinois vs. Notre Dame
Notre Dame’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 15.4% of 338 attempts last season — 7th-best among FBS offenses. Northern Illinois’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.7% of attempts last season — T-14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Notre Dame gained 3,051 yards on 217 receptions (14.1 YPR) last season — 14th-best among FBS skill players. Northern Illinois’s defense allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
Notre Dame’s offense averaged 2.3 passing TDs per game last season — T-14th-best among FBS offenses. Northern Illinois’s defense allowed just 1.0 passing TDs per game last season — T-14th-best among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois’s offense threw for 2,467 passing yards in 13 games (just 189.8 YPG) last season — 31st-worst among FBS offenses. Notre Dame’s defense allowed just 148.0 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois’s QBs threw for 2,421 passing yards in 13 games (just 186.2 YPG) last season — 29th-worst among FBS teams. Notre Dame’s defense allowed just 148.0 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois’s RBs averaged just 6.6 yards after the catch last season — T-32nd-worst among FBS RBs. Notre Dame’s defense allowed just 9.9 RAC last season — 4th-best among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends
Northern Illinois’s offense threw for 2,467 passing yards in 13 games (just 189.8 YPG) last season — 31st-worst among FBS offenses. Notre Dame’s defense allowed just 148.0 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois’s QBs threw for 2,421 passing yards in 13 games (just 186.2 YPG) last season — 29th-worst among FBS teams. Notre Dame’s defense allowed just 148.0 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois’s RBs averaged just 6.6 yards after the catch last season — T-32nd-worst among FBS RBs. Notre Dame’s defense allowed just 9.9 RAC last season — 4th-best among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois had just 180.1 receiving yards per game last season — 22nd-worst among FBS skill players. Notre Dame’s defense allowed just 148.0 receiving yards per game last season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois had 203 receptions in 13 games (just 15.6 per game) last season — T-30th-worst among FBS skill players. Notre Dame’s defense allowed just 14.7 receptions per game last season — T-3rd-best among FBS defenses.
Notre Dame Offensive Stats & Trends
Notre Dame TEs caught 5 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams
Notre Dame TEs have caught 10 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– most among FBS Teams
Notre Dame TEs caught 5 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– most among Power Conference Teams
Notre Dame WRs averaged 27.0 yards per reception (216 yards/8 catches) with over 10 yards to go in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.3
Notre Dame TEs have caught 10 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– most among Power Conference Teams
Northern Illinois Huskies Defensive Stats & Trends
Northern Illinois allowed just 170.2 receiving yards per game (2,213/13) in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 225.7
Northern Illinois allowed 170.2 Passing Yards per game (2,213/13) in the 2023 season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: 223.0
Northern Illinois allowed just 170.2 receiving yards per game (2,213/13) in the 2023 season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: 223.1
Northern Illinois allowed first downs on 25% of pass attempts on 3rd and short in the 2023 season– T-3rd-best in FBS; Average: 50%
Northern Illinois has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 20 of 140 attempts (14%) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– T-6th-best in FBS; Average: 9%
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Defensive Stats & Trends
Notre Dame opponents averaged 46.4 Passing Attempts per TD (371 Pass Attempts/8 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 20.1
Notre Dame allowed a Completion Pct of just 53% (195 completions/371 attempts) in the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 61%
Notre Dame has allowed a Completion Pct of 84% (21 completions/25 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 62%
Notre Dame opponents averaged 7.0 Passing Attempts per TD (35 Pass Attempts/5 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 3.8
Notre Dame allowed just 157.3 receiving yards per game (2,045/13) in the 2023 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 223.1
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