San Diego State Aztecs vs NIU Huskies Prediction, 9/27/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Diego State Aztecs vs NIU Huskies

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, IL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Huskies (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 43

The NIU Huskies (1-2) will try to beat the San Diego State Aztecs (2-1) at Huskie Stadium on Saturday, September 27, 2025. San Diego State opens this contest as 3.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 43.

The San Diego State Aztecs head into this game 2-1 this season. In their last game, the Aztecs faced off with the California Golden Bears and took home the win by a score of 34-0. When it came to stopping the run, the Aztecs conceded 65 yards on 31 tries, which calculates to 2.1 yds per rush allowed. San Diego State relinquished 18 pass completions on 41 attempts for a total of 224 yds, and a completion percentage of 43.9%. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 51 plays which converted into 321 yds. The San Diego State Aztecs ended up rushing 33 different times and accumulated 132 yards, which earned them an average of 4.0 yards per carry.

In terms of putting points on the board, the San Diego State Aztecs hold an average of 29.7 PPG. Offensively they maintain an average of 147.3 yards on the ground which has them sitting 85th in college football. The Aztecs have attained 1,000 total yards this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, San Diego State has compiled 3 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. San Diego State has recorded 49 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 20 infractions for 178 yds. They have yet to turn the ball over.

The Aztecs are sitting in 17th in the country concerning team defense, conceding 12.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.7 yards per run and 84.3 yards on the ground per game so far this season. In total, they have allowed 253 running yards through 3 contests. In terms of yards through the air, the Aztecs are giving up 527 yards which has them sitting in 19th in the nation. They are giving up 175.7 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 50.8%. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 260.0 yards/game ranking them 24th in the nation. They have given up 3 touchdowns via the pass as well as 1 touchdown on the ground.

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The Huskies come into this matchup with a record of 1-2 for this season. For their last game, the Huskies went home defeated by a final of 38-10 when they played the Mississippi State Bulldogs. NIU rushed for 4.6 yds per carry, finishing the game with 125 yards on 27 carries. The Huskies finished the game with a total of 267 yards and they ran 52 plays (5.1 yards per play). The Huskies pass defense allowed a completion rate of 60.0%, relinquishing 160 yds on 12 for 20 passing. NIU surrendered 49 running attempts for 292 yds (6.0 yards per rush).

The NIU Huskies maintain an average of 275.0 yards/game, ranking them 131st in the nation. The NIU offense has compiled 153 yds of penalties on 18 infractions, which is good for 105th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have an average of 161.0 rushing yards per game and have run for 483 yards overall. They have tossed 2 interceptions while surrendering 0 fumbles and they have earned 44 1st downs. Regarding how much they score, the Huskies are sitting 135th in the nation averaging 12.7 points per contest. Over the course of the season so far, the Huskies currently sit at 342 passing yards along with holding an average of 114.0 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 132nd in the country.

NIU has conceded a total of 440 yards rushing (146.7 yards per game) and 4 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this season. They have given up 4 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 189.7 yards/game, which has them ranked 53rd in college football. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 75 total points. They have tallied 1 fumble and 1 pick this year. The Huskies defense has been on the field for 188 plays, which is 17th in D-1. The Huskies are relinquishing 25.0 PPG, which has them ranked 79th in college football.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Aztecs -3.0

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