Kent State at Northern Illinois – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (November 28, 2025)

In a matchup between two struggling teams, Kent State (4-7) travels to face Northern Illinois (3-8) at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium. Both teams enter the game on a one-game losing streak, looking to turn their fortunes around. Kent State ranks ninth in the conference, while Northern Illinois sits at eleventh.

Offensively, Kent State has averaged 281.3 yards per game, with a notable passing attack that has generated 2,158 yards this season. In contrast, Northern Illinois relies heavily on its rushing game, averaging 176.2 yards per game. Defensively, both teams have faced challenges, with Kent State allowing an average of 435.4 yards per game and Northern Illinois giving up 349.9 yards. This contest presents an opportunity for both teams to improve their standings in the conference.

Kent State at Northern Illinois Game Information

Game Date: November 28, 2025
Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
Location: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium, DeKalb, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Northern Illinois Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 3-8
Rankings: #11 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 2-3 at home
Conference Record: 2-5
Division Record: 2-8
Streak: Lost 1

Northern Illinois Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 3097 yards (Avg. 281.5 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 1159 yards (Avg. 105.4 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 1938 yards (Avg. 176.2 yards per game)
Points Scored: 174 points (Avg. 15.8 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 77.3% (17/22) | Third Down: 30.4% (49/161)

Northern Illinois Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 3849 yards (Avg. 349.9 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 1880 yards (Avg. 170.9 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 1969 yards (Avg. 179.0 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 257 points (Avg. 23.4 points per game)
Advanced Defensive Stats: Fourth Down Stops: 9 | Three & Outs Forced: 23

Northern Illinois Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Josh Holst, 78 Completions/130 Attempts (60.0%), 689 Yards, 4 Touchdowns, 3 Interceptions
Rushing: Chavon Wright, 166 Attempts, 690 Yards (4.2 avg), 3 Touchdowns
Receiving: DeAree Rogers, 44 Receptions, 494 Yards, 3 Touchdowns
Tackles: Quinn Urwiler, 129 Tackles (65 solo, 64 assists)
Sacks: Filip Maciorowski, 2.5 Sacks
Interceptions: Jasper Beeler, 3 Interceptions

Kent State Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 4-7
Rankings: #9 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 3-2 at home
Conference Record: 3-4
Division Record: 3-7
Streak: Lost 1

Kent State Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 3094 yards (Avg. 281.3 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 2158 yards (Avg. 196.2 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 936 yards (Avg. 85.1 yards per game)
Points Scored: 220 points (Avg. 20.0 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 72.2% (13/18) | Third Down: 27.2% (40/147)

Kent State Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 4789 yards (Avg. 435.4 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 2805 yards (Avg. 255.0 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 1984 yards (Avg. 180.4 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 372 points (Avg. 33.8 points per game)
Advanced Defensive Stats: Fourth Down Stops: 11 | Three & Outs Forced: 24

Kent State Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Dru DeShields, 125 Completions/218 Attempts (57.3%), 1823 Yards, 16 Touchdowns, 2 Interceptions
Rushing: Gavin Garcia, 122 Attempts, 496 Yards (4.1 avg), 2 Touchdowns
Receiving: Cade Wolford, 18 Receptions, 465 Yards, 7 Touchdowns
Tackles: Mason Woods, 89 Tackles (33 solo, 56 assists)
Sacks: Jamond Mathis, 6 Sacks
Interceptions: Terrell Miller, 2 Interceptions

Northern Illinois Upcoming 2025 Schedule

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Kent State Upcoming 2025 Schedule

November 28, 2025 at Northern Illinois Huskies