Hawaii Warriors vs NIU Huskies Prediction, 10/24/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Hawaii Warriors vs NIU Huskies

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, IL

TV: MW+

Odds/Point Spread: Huskies (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 44.5

The Hawaii Warriors (1-6) are headed to Huskie Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026 where they will play the NIU Huskies (0-6). NIU is 3.5-point dogs. The over/under is set at 44.5.

The Hawaii Warriors step onto the field holding a record of 1-6 for this season. In their last game, the Warriors played against the New Mexico Lobos and took a loss by a final of 21-10. On the ground, the Warriors gave up 243 yds on 48 attempts, which calculates to 5.1 yds per run surrendered. Hawaii surrendered 6 pass completions on 11 tries for a total of 94 yds, and a completion rate of 54.5%. For the game, they ran 67 plays which converted into 298 yds. The Hawaii Warriors ran the rock 27 times and tallied 48 yds, which had them averaging 1.8 yds per carry.

In terms of scoring points, the Hawaii Warriors are averaging 15.7 points per game. As a team they average 77.4 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 138th in the country. The Warriors have earned 2,419 total yards for this campaign. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Hawaii has compiled 7 touchdowns through the air and 4 touchdowns via the ground. Hawaii has amassed 141 1st downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 50 infractions for 399 yards. They have surrendered the ball 8 times.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Warriors have given up 1,415 yards which has them ranked 84th in Division 1. They have conceded 202.1 yards per outing through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 62.3%. In total, they have given up 382.9 yards per outing which puts them 102nd in the country. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns by air and 15 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.8 yards per run and 180.7 rushing yards per contest so far this season. Overall, they have allowed 1,265 yards via the ground game in 7 games. The Warriors sit in 79th in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 25.0 points per game.

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The Huskies head into this game 0-6 this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Huskies went home defeated by a final of 41-23 against the Wyoming Cowboys. NIU allowed 41 attempts on the ground for 314 yds (7.7 yds per rush). The Huskies pass defense conceded a completion rate of 84.2%, surrendering 196 yards on 16 for 19 through the air. The Huskies finished the game with 392 yards and they ran 73 plays (5.4 yards per play). NIU rushed for 6.1 yds per carry, finishing the game with 176 yards on 29 carries.

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Huskies rank 137th in college football holding an average of 14.2 points per outing. The NIU Huskies are averaging 307.7 yards/contest, which ranks them 130th in Division 1. The NIU offense has racked up 321 penalty yds on 34 violations, which ranks 117th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 4 picks while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have recorded 105 first downs. For the year to this point, the Huskies have thrown for a total of 1,240 passing yards not to mention an average of 206.7 passing yards per game, ranking them 95th in the country. They average 101.0 yards via the ground game and have run for 606 yards overall.

The Huskies are giving up 35.7 PPG, which has them sitting 132nd in D-1. NIU has conceded a total of 1,371 yards rushing (228.5 yards/game) as well as 14 touchdowns by way of the ground game this season. They have conceded 11 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 187.0 yards per game, ranking them 33rd in the nation. The Huskies defense has been on the field for 390 plays, which has them ranked 33rd in college football. Their defense has compiled 1 fumble recovered and 5 picks this year. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 214 points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Warriors -3.5

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