San Diego State vs Northern Illinois Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 27, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Updated 09/27/2025, 01:13 AM ET
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San Diego State vs Northern Illinois Information

The San Diego State Aztecs take a long road trip this week with a game in Illinois for a matchup in Huskie Stadium at 3:30 PM against the Northern Illinois Huskies. San Diego State has been up and down this year, coming into this week with two wins and one loss overall, following a 34-point blowout of California in their last outing. The Northern Illinois Huskies returned home this week with one win and two losses on the year, riding a 2-game skid for a 28-point road loss to Mississippi State. Get the edge this weekend with our free college football picks backed by data and trends.

San Diego State Preview

The San Diego State defense has been the team's biggest strength this season, allowing 12 points per game after posting 2 shutouts this season. Offensively, San Diego State has done the work, averaging 29.6 points per game through three games played this year. Jayden Denegal leads the San Diego State offense this season with 529 yards and three scores on 43 completions. Lucky Sutton is the top ball carrier on the team with 50 carries for 249 yards and three scores. Jordan Napier leads the team with 241 yards and one touchdown on 19 receptions this season.

Northern Illinois Preview

Offensively, Northern Illinois has been mediocre this season, averaging 12.6 points per game overall. Defensively, the Huskies have struggled, allowing 25 points per game this season and have given up an average of 29 points per game during their two-game losing streak. Josh Holst leads Northern Illinois this season with 327 yards and one touchdown on 40 completions. Chavon Wright is the top ball carrier on the team with 214 yards and one touchdown on 51 carries. DeAree Rogers leads the team with 173 yards and one touchdown on 16 receptions.

San Diego State vs Northern Illinois Prediction

San Diego State is a better team in this matchup, playing the better football coming into this week. Look for the Aztecs to weather the storm of the travel in this game, leading to the win. Take San Diego State to control this game on both sides of the ball as they do the work to get the win and cover in Illinois. Final Score Prediction, San Diego State Aztecs win and cover 34-17.

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