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    The Camellia Bowl will see the Arkansas State Red Wolves heading into a showdown with the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Kickoff is at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN.

    The Red Wolves are favored, but by less than a field goal (-1), against the Huskies. The over/under for this matchup is 53.5 points.

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    Game Info for Arkansas State vs. Northern Illinois

    • Game Day: Saturday, December 23, 2023
    • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
    • TV Channel: ESPN
    • Location: Montgomery, Alabama
    • Stadium: Cramton Bowl
    Arkansas State vs Northern Illinois Betting Information
    Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
    Arkansas State -1 -109 -111 53.5 -110 -110 -115 -105

    Arkansas State Pick Insights

    • Arkansas State’s ATS record is 6-5-1 this season.
    • Arkansas State is 0-0-1 against the spread when favored by 1 point or more this season.
    • Six of Arkansas State’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).

    Arkansas State Stats & Insights

    • With 445.5 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks seventh-worst in the FBS, Arkansas State has had to lean on its 74th-ranked offense (375.5 yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
    • Offensively, Arkansas State ranks 62nd in the FBS with 27.8 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 107th in points allowed (445.5 points allowed per contest).
    • With 261.7 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 13th-worst in the FBS, Arkansas State has had to lean on their 65th-ranked passing offense (223.4 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
    • Despite having a bottom-25 run defense that ranks 16th-worst in the FBS (183.8 rushing yards allowed per game), Arkansas State has had more success on offense, ranking 74th in the FBS by averaging 152.1 rushing yards per game.
    • Arkansas State is putting up a 34.2% third-down percentage offensively this season (107th in the FBS), and is surrendering a 40% third-down percentage (78th) on the other side of the ball.
    • Arkansas State has forced 14 total turnovers (96th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 12 times (16th in the FBS) for +2a turnover margin of +2, 46th-ranked in college football.

    Arkansas State’s Best Players

    • Jaylen Raynor has racked up 2,293 yards (191.1 ypg) on 150-of-255 passing with 15 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 331 rushing yards (27.6 ypg) on 110 carries while scoring five touchdowns on the ground.
    • The team’s top rusher, Ja’Quez Cross, has carried the ball 120 times for 688 yards (57.3 per game), scoring seven times.
    • Zak Wallace has carried the ball 121 times for 556 yards (46.3 per game) and six touchdowns.
    • Courtney Jackson has hauled in 38 receptions for 658 yards (54.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone seven times as a receiver.
    • Corey Rucker has hauled in 31 receptions totaling 598 yards so far this campaign.
    • Jeff Foreman has a total of 488 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 24 throws and scoring four touchdowns.
    • Keyron Crawford has racked up 5.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording six TFL and 35 tackles.
    • Trevian Thomas is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s totaled 58 tackles, one TFL, and one interception.
    • Eddie Smith has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 22 tackles and two passes defended.

    Northern Illinois Betting Insights

    • Northern Illinois’ ATS record is 5-7-0 this season.
    • When it has played as at least 1-point underdogs this year, Northern Illinois is 3-1 against the spread.
    • The teams have hit the over in six of Northern Illinois’ 12 games with a set total.

    Northern Illinois Pick Insights

    • Northern Illinois has been dominant on the defensive side of the ball, allowing only 317.8 total yards per game (21st-best). On offense, it ranks 79th by piling up 365.1 total yards per game.
    • With 25.3 points per game on offense, Northern Illinois ranks 82nd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 30th, surrendering 21.2 points per game.
    • Northern Illinois ranks 107th in the FBS with 186.3 passing yards per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks sixth-best by allowing just 164.3 passing yards per game.
    • From an offensive perspective, Northern Illinois is generating 178.8 rushing yards per contest (40th-ranked). It ranks 71st in the FBS on defense (153.5 rushing yards surrendered per game).
    • In terms of third-down efficiency, Northern Illinois ranks 51st in the FBS (41.2% third-down conversion percentage) and 71st defensively (39.4% third-down rate allowed).
    • Northern Illinois has produced 14 forced turnovers (96th in the FBS) and committed 16 turnovers (51st in the FBS) this season for a -2 turnover margin that ranks 81st in the FBS.

    Northern Illinois’ Best Players

    • Rocky Lombardi leads Northern Illinois with 2,074 yards on 171-of-299 passing with 10 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
    • Antario Brown has rushed for 1,162 yards on 187 carries so far this year while scoring 10 times on the ground.
    • Gavin Williams has piled up 448 yards (on 86 carries) with three touchdowns.
    • Trayvon Rudolph’s 501 receiving yards (41.8 yards per game) are a team high. He has 46 catches on 73 targets with two touchdowns.
    • Grayson Barnes has 18 receptions (on 32 targets) for a total of 317 yards (26.4 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
    • Kacper Rutkiewicz has racked up 313 reciving yards (26.1 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
    • James Ester has four sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 33 tackles.
    • Raishein Thomas, Northern Illinois’ tackle leader, has 48 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks this year.
    • Nate Valcarel has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 25 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and three passes defended to his name.
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