2022 MAC Football Week 10 Game Preview: Northern Illinois Huskies at Western Michigan Broncos

Western Michigan Broncos host Northern Illinois Huskies in the MAC Football Week 10 game. The Huskie offense is the strength of their team and the Broncos' defense leads their squad. Northern Illinois is playing for pride and Western Michigan needs to go 3-0 the rest of November to become bowl eligible.

Western Michigan Broncos play Northern Illinois Huskies on Wednesday, November 9th at 7:00 pm ET at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Western Michigan won last year's game against a Northern Illinois team that had already won the MAC West and was resting starters. NorthernIllinois is favored by one point and the game has an over/under spread of 50 points.

The Western Michigan Broncos play Northern Illinois Huskies on Wednesday, November 9th at 7:00 pm ET at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Broncos hold a 27-20 series lead over the Husky. Northern Illinois is favored by one point.

Northern Illinois Huskies are the only team scoring more points in the MAC West than Toledo. Rocky Lombardi hasn't played since October 15 against Eastern Michigan and Ethan Hampton last played against Toledo on October 8. The other options are Justin Lynch and Nevan Cremascoli. Northern Illinois runs the ball heavily and their rushing attack is creative. Harrison Waylee and Antario Brown have combined for more than 1400 yards this season and 11 touchdowns.

Northern Illinois Huskies take on Western Michigan Broncos in the MAC Football Week 10. The defense has struggled to stop the pass. Northern Illinois needs to force the Broncos into the same failing script as Miami and Bowling Green did. The defensive line should hold an advantage along the line in third and short situations.

Western Michigan Broncos are playing their first home game of the season. They are looking to improve their defense after giving up 23 points in their last two games. Northern Illinois has the worst defense in the nation on paper. The Broncos' offense is not much better. Treyson Bourget started his second game last week and he was shaky in first half but he played well in second half. The game will be a good test of his new energy. It will also be his first game as a starter. He was sacked twice. NIU's rushing attack has rushed for the second most yards in MAC. Broncos need to stop short yardage runs.

Northern Illinois Huskies play Western Michigan Broncos in the MAC Football Week 10 game. Northern Illinois has the best half-team in this game and they run the ball well. WesternMichigan has a better defense at home and an offense that is getting better. The Broncos will move the football well and score enough points to win.