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The Camellia Bowl will see the Arkansas State Red Wolves hitting the field against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Kickoff is at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN.
The Huskies are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1), against the Red Wolves (with an over/under of 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
| 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 | -114 | -106 |
Arkansas State Pick Insights
- Arkansas State’s ATS record is 6-5-1 this season.
- Arkansas State has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 1 point or more this season (0-0-1).
- Six of Arkansas State’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Arkansas State Stats & Insights
- Despite having a bottom-25 defense that ranks seventh-worst in the FBS (445.5 yards allowed per game), Arkansas State has had more success on the other side of the ball, ranking 74th in the FBS offensively averaging 375.5 yards per game.
- Arkansas State ranks 63rd in scoring offense (27.8 points per game) and 107th in scoring defense (31.2 points allowed per game) this year.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks 13th-worst in the FBS (261.7 passing yards allowed per game), Arkansas State has played better offensively, ranking 66th in the FBS by putting up 223.4 passing yards per game.
- With 183.8 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS, Arkansas State has had to ask their 74th-ranked running game (152.1 rushing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- Arkansas State is averaging a 34.2% third-down percentage offensively this year (107th in the FBS), and is allowing a 40% third-down percentage (78th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- With 14 forced turnovers (95th in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (16th in the FBS), Arkansas State (+2) has the 46th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Arkansas State’s Best Players
- Jaylen Raynor has compiled 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 collected 556 yards on 121 carries, scoring six times.
- Courtney Jackson’s 658 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 61 times and has totaled 38 catches and seven touchdowns.
- Corey Rucker has put together a 598-yard season so far, hauling in 31 passes on 71 targets.
- Jeff Foreman’s 24 catches have turned into 488 yards and four touchdowns.
- Keyron Crawford has racked up 5.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up six TFL and 35 tackles.
- Trevian Thomas is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 58 tackles, one TFL, and one interception.
- Eddie Smith has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 22 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
Northern Illinois Betting Insights
- Northern Illinois’ ATS record is 5-7-0 this year.
- Northern Illinois is a 3-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 1 point or more this season.
- Northern Illinois games have gone over the point total in six out of 12 opportunities (50%).
Northern Illinois Pick Insights
- Northern Illinois’ defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 21st-best in the FBS with 317.8 total yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 365.1 total yards per game, which ranks 79th.
- From an offensive standpoint, Northern Illinois is generating 25.3 points per contest (82nd-ranked). It ranks 30th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (21.2 points surrendered 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 contest.
- Northern Illinois ranks 41st in the FBS with 178.8 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 71st with 153.5 rushing yards allowed per contest on defense.
- From an offensive perspective, Northern Illinois is generating a 41.2% third-down conversion rate (51st-ranked). It ranks 71st in the FBS on defense (39.4% third-down rate allowed).
- Northern Illinois has accumulated 14 forced turnovers (95th in the FBS) and committed 16 turnovers (51st in the FBS) this season for a -2 turnover margin that ranks 82nd in the FBS.
Northern Illinois’ Best Players
- Rocky Lombardi has recored 2,074 passing yards, or 172.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 57.2% of his passes and has recorded 10 touchdowns with five interceptions.
- The team’s top rusher, Antario Brown, has carried the ball 187 times for 1,162 yards (96.8 per game) with 10 touchdowns.
- Gavin Williams has run for 448 yards across 86 carries, scoring three touchdowns.
- Trayvon Rudolph has collected 46 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 501 (41.8 yards per game). He’s been targeted 73 times and has two touchdowns.
- Grayson Barnes has caught 18 passes and compiled 317 receiving yards (26.4 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Kacper Rutkiewicz’s 38 targets have resulted in 20 receptions for 313 yards and two touchdowns.
- James Ester leads the team with four sacks, and also has four TFL and 33 tackles.
- Raishein Thomas is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 48 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks.
- Nate Valcarel has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 25 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and three passes defended.
