Northern Illinois at Massachusetts – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (November 12, 2025)

In a matchup between struggling teams, Northern Illinois (2-7) travels to face Massachusetts (0-9) at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Both teams are seeking to break their respective losing streaks, with Massachusetts currently on a nine-game skid, while Northern Illinois has lost its last game.

Offensively, Northern Illinois has averaged 268.0 yards per game, with a strong rushing attack contributing 160.7 yards per game. In contrast, Massachusetts has struggled, averaging just 244.6 yards per game and scoring an average of 11.3 points. Defensively, Northern Illinois has allowed 354.9 yards per game, while Massachusetts has given up an average of 441.8 yards. This game presents an opportunity for both teams to find some momentum as the season progresses.

Northern Illinois at Massachusetts Game Information

Game Date: November 12, 2025
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN U
Location: Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium, Amherst, MA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Massachusetts Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 0-9
Rankings: #13 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 0-4 at home
Conference Record: 0-5
Division Record: 0-8
Streak: Lost 9

Massachusetts Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 2201 yards (Avg. 244.6 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 1471 yards (Avg. 163.4 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 730 yards (Avg. 81.1 yards per game)
Points Scored: 102 points (Avg. 11.3 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 59.1% (13/22) | Third Down: 27.1% (36/133)

Massachusetts Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 3976 yards (Avg. 441.8 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 2279 yards (Avg. 253.2 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 1697 yards (Avg. 188.6 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 331 points (Avg. 36.8 points per game)
Advanced Defensive Stats: Fourth Down Stops: 4 | Three & Outs Forced: 19

Massachusetts Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: AJ Hairston, 94 Completions/194 Attempts (48.5%), 866 Yards, 4 Touchdowns, 4 Interceptions
Rushing: Brandon Hood, 79 Attempts, 315 Yards (4.0 avg), 2 Touchdowns
Receiving: Jacquon Gibson, 42 Receptions, 393 Yards, 0 Touchdowns
Tackles: Timmy Hinspeter, 67 Tackles (20 solo, 47 assists)
Sacks: Marques White, 5 Sacks
Interceptions: DD Snyder, 1 Interceptions

Northern Illinois Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 2-7
Rankings: #11 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 2-2 at home
Conference Record: 1-4
Division Record: 1-7
Streak: Lost 1

Northern Illinois Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 2412 yards (Avg. 268.0 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 966 yards (Avg. 107.3 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 1446 yards (Avg. 160.7 yards per game)
Points Scored: 110 points (Avg. 12.2 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 73.3% (11/15) | Third Down: 30.9% (42/136)

Northern Illinois Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 3194 yards (Avg. 354.9 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 1651 yards (Avg. 183.4 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 1543 yards (Avg. 171.4 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 219 points (Avg. 24.3 points per game)
Advanced Defensive Stats: Fourth Down Stops: 6 | Three & Outs Forced: 20

Northern Illinois Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Josh Holst, 78 Completions/130 Attempts (60.0%), 689 Yards, 4 Touchdowns, 3 Interceptions
Rushing: Telly Johnson Jr., 103 Attempts, 601 Yards (5.8 avg), 3 Touchdowns
Receiving: DeAree Rogers, 41 Receptions, 468 Yards, 3 Touchdowns
Tackles: Quinn Urwiler, 110 Tackles (55 solo, 55 assists)
Sacks: Filip Maciorowski, 2.5 Sacks
Interceptions: Muhammed Jammeh, 2 Interceptions

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