NIU Huskies vs Ohio Bobcats Prediction, 10/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NIU Huskies vs Ohio Bobcats

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Peden Stadium in Athens, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (-11.0)

Total/Over-Under: 42.5

Peden Stadium is where the Ohio Bobcats (3-3) will try to defeat the NIU Huskies (1-5) on Saturday, October 18, 2025. NIU is 11.0-point underdogs. The over/under has been set at 42.5.

The NIU Huskies head into this game 1-5 this season. The last time they took the field, the Huskies played against the Eastern Michigan Eagles and went home with a loss by a final score of 16-10. The NIU Huskies rushed the ball a total of 39 different times and had 238 yds, which is an average of 6.1 yards per attempt. When all was said and done, they ran 65 plays which totaled 332 yds. NIU relinquished 19 completions on 32 tries for a total of 147 yds, and a completion rate of 59.4%. Against the rush, the Huskies conceded 149 yards on 38 attempts, which averages out to 3.9 yds per rush surrendered.

The Huskies have racked up 1,546 total yards this year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, NIU has totaled 2 touchdowns through the air and 4 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 6 times. NIU has accounted for 80 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 31 penalties for 255 yds. As a team they average 157.8 yards on the ground which is 70th in college football. In terms of scoring, the NIU Huskies are averaging 10.8 PPG.

Concerning yards through the air, the Huskies are allowing 1,001 yds which puts them in 22nd in the nation. They have surrendered 166.8 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 57.5%. During the season, they have yielded 323.0 yards per game which has them sitting 40th in Division 1. They have allowed 6 touchdowns through the air and 5 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing an average of 4.0 yards per rushing attempt and 156.2 rushing yards per contest for the year. In total, they have conceded 937 yards via the ground game in 6 games. The Huskies sit in 42nd in college football regarding their opponents scoring, giving up 20.3 points per game.

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The Bobcats come into this game with a record of 3-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bobcats took a defeat with a final score of 20-14 when they played the Ball State Cardinals. Ohio gave up 42 run attempts for 172 yards (4.1 yards per rush). The Bobcats secondary allowed a completion rate of 51.5%, surrendering 185 yds on 17 for 33 through the air. The Bobcats finished the contest with a total of 356 yards and they ran 66 plays (5.4 yards per play). Ohio rushed for 4.5 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 168 yds on 37 attempts.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Bobcats rank 83rd in D-1 by tallying 26.3 points per game. The Ohio Bobcats hold an average of 408.8 yards/outing, which has them sitting 56th in college football. The Ohio offense has totaled 290 yds of penalties on 35 infractions, which ranks them 83rd in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 4 interceptions while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 132 first downs. During the season thus far, the Bobcats have racked up 1,285 passing yards as well as an average of 214.2 throwing yards per outing, which has them sitting 87th in the country. They average 194.7 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 1,168 yards for the year.

The Bobcats are allowing 26.0 points per game, which has them ranked 80th in Division 1. Ohio has allowed the opposition a total of 987 yards via the ground game (164.5 yards/game) and 8 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this season. They have allowed the opposition 9 touchdowns through the air in addition to 236.8 yards per game, which has them in 90th in the nation. The Bobcats defense has been on the field for 380 plays, which has them sitting 41st in D-1. They have compiled 1 fumble recovered and 7 interceptions on the year. This year, they have given up 156 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Huskies +11.0

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