NIU Huskies vs Arizona Wildcats Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NIU Huskies vs Arizona Wildcats

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson, AZ

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (-35.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

The NIU Huskies (0-2) are hitting the road to Casino Del Sol Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026 where they will take on the Arizona Wildcats (1-1). Arizona opens this contest as 35-point favorites. The total has been set at 49.5.

The NIU Huskies come into this matchup with a record of 0-2 for this season. In their last contest, the Huskies took the field against the Illinois State Redbirds and took a loss by a score of 28-24. At the end of the game, they ran 66 plays which gave them 308 yards. The NIU Huskies ended up rushing 36 times and totaled 112 yards, which had them averaging 3.1 yds per attempt. In the running game, the Huskies conceded 101 yards on 36 tries, which is an average of 2.8 yds per rush allowed. NIU allowed 21 pass completions on 27 attempts for 153 yards, and a completion percentage of 77.8%.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the NIU Huskies hold an average of 12.0 points per outing. As a team they maintain an average of 59.5 yards on the ground which ranks them 136th in D-1. The Huskies currently have 428 total yards this year. When it comes to scoring, NIU has earned 1 touchdown through the air and 1 touchdown on the ground. NIU has amassed 27 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 16 penalties for 146 yds. They have turned the football over 4 different times.

The Huskies are ranked 125th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 34.0 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.3 yards per run and 195.0 yards on the ground per game on the year. Overall, they have allowed 390 rushing yards through 2 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Huskies have conceded 371 yds which puts them in 57th in college football. They have allowed 185.5 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 62.7%. During this campaign, they have given up 380.5 yards per contest putting them 104th in D-1. They have conceded 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 3 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Wildcats come into this game with a record of 1-1 for this season. For their last game, the Wildcats took a loss by a score of 28-17 when they faced the BYU Cougars. Arizona allowed 30 run attempts for 148 yds (4.9 yards per rush). The Wildcats passing defense gave up a completion rate of 61.5%, surrendering 217 yards on 16 out of 26 through the air. The Wildcats finished with a total of 327 yards and they ran 62 plays (5.3 yds per play). Arizona ran the football for 3.1 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 97 yards on 31 carries.

The Arizona Wildcats are averaging 423.5 yards per outing, ranking them 59th in D-1. The Arizona offense has accrued 85 yds of penalties on 11 infractions, which is 102nd in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They are averaging 143.0 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 286 yards overall. They have tossed 2 interceptions while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have tallied 47 first downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Wildcats are sitting 89th in college football with 26.0 points per contest. Over the course of the season thus far, the Wildcats currently sit at 561 passing yards as well as holding an average of 280.5 passing yards per contest, ranking them 36th in the country.

Arizona has conceded a total of 141 yards via the ground game (70.5 yards/game) as well as 1 touchdown via the rush so far this year. They have given up 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 208.5 yards/game, which puts them in 69th in D-1. They have tallied no fumbles recovered and 1 pick this year. The Wildcats defense has participated in 108 plays, which has them ranked 17th in D-1. The Wildcats are giving up 17.5 points per contest, which puts them 57th in D-1.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Wildcats -35.0

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