MAC opponents meet when the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-6) and the Central Michigan Chippewas (2-6) play on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium.
The Huskies played the Ohio Bobcats in their most recent outing, losing 24-17. The Chippewas are coming off of a loss to the Bowling Green Falcons by the score of 34-18. Against the Bobcats, Justin Lynch led the Huskies with 110 yards on 9-of-18 passing (50.0%) for no touchdowns and no interceptions. Antario Brown rushed for 160 yards on 16 carries (10.0 yards per carry). Kacper Rutkiewicz had one reception for 41 yards (41.0 per catch) against the Bobcats. He also had one carry for 11 yards and one touchdown. Jase Bauer threw for 185 yards for the Chippewas against the Falcons, going 18-for-25 (72.0%) with one touchdown and one interception. He added 16 carries for 109 yards. Marion Lukes put together a seven-carry, 16-yard game (2.3 yards per attempt). Joel Wilson registered 75 yards through the air after eight catches (on eight targets), with one touchdown.
The Chippewas are 4-point underdogs in their matchup with the Huskies (the game has an over/under of 55.5 points).
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