COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Arizona is coming off a win over Northern Arizona and a road loss at BYU, and the Wildcats have been far more efficient on offense, with 280.5 passing yards per game and 143.0 rushing yards per game. Northern Illinois has struggled to generate any rhythm, posting just 154.5 passing yards and 59.5 rushing yards per game, while its defense has given up 380.5 yards and 34.0 points per game. The Huskies have also already failed to cover in both games, while Arizona has been more competitive against the number overall.
Arizona should control this game from the start and create enough separation for a comfortable cover. The Wildcats have the stronger offensive balance, better scoring defense, and a much cleaner statistical profile than Northern Illinois, which has struggled to move the ball and has already been blown out once. My projected final score is Arizona Wildcats 42, Northern Illinois Huskies 7.
