The Central Michigan Chippewas (2-6, 1-3 MAC) will be going for their second consecutive road win when they face the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-6, 1-3 MAC) on Wednesday night. The Chippewas are coming off a 34-18 loss to Bowling Green as six-point favorites. The Huskies are coming off a 24-17 loss to Ohio as 2.5-point favorites.
Central Michigan is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Northern Illinois.
The Chippewas followed up their win over Akron with a loss to the Falcons in their last game. They will try to bounce back with a win over the Huskies, which will give them their second win in their last three games and second straight road win.
Central Michigan is averaging 25.3 points per game. They are throwing for 251.5 yards and rushing for 132.1 yards per game.
Jase Bauer completed 72 percent of his passes for 185 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the loss to the Falcons. He also added 109 yards on the ground. Marion Lukes had 17 carries for 16 yards, while Joel Wilson had eight catches for 75 yards and one touchdown.
Central Michigan has struggled defensively, giving up 29.9 points per game. They gave up 34 points in their last game and will need to do a better job if they want to get the win.