The Northern Illinois Huskies (1-1) visit the Mississippi State Bulldogs (3-0) at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
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Mississippi State vs. Northern Illinois: Sept. 20 Viewing Options
- Game date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
- Game time: 4:15 p.m. ET
- Location: Starkville, Mississippi
- Venue: Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field
- TV channel: SEC Network
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Bulldogs vs. Huskies Insights
- Mississippi State is averaging 441.3 yards per game on offense, which ranks 41st in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Bulldogs rank 28th, allowing 265 yards per contest.
- The Bulldogs rank 26th in points scored this season (40.3 points per game), but they've been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 12.3 points allowed per game.
- Defensively, Mississippi State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 14th-best by giving up only 124.7 passing yards per game. The Bulldogs rank 40th on offense (262.7 passing yards per game).
- Northern Illinois has been sputtering offensively, ranking 10th-worst with 279 total yards per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, allowing 278.5 total yards per contest (37th-ranked).
- The Huskies rank 10th-worst in points per game (14), but they've been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 51st in the FBS with 18.5 points ceded per contest.
- Northern Illinois' passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, compiling 100 passing yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 67th with 204.5 passing yards surrendered per contest.
Players to WatchMississippi State
- Blake Shapen: 722 PASS YDS / 240.7 YPG / 67.9% / 6 TD / 2 INT
- Da'Marion Bothwell: 30 CAR / 170 YDS / 56.7 YPG / 4 TD / 2 REC / 19 YDS / 6.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Davon Booth: 27 CAR / 126 YDS / 42 YPG / 1 TD / 2 REC / 21 YDS / 10.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Brenen Thompson: 15 REC / 278 YDS / 92.7 YPG / 3 TD
Northern Illinois
- Josh Holst: 192 PASS YDS / 96 YPG / 65% / 0 TD / 1 INT
- Chavon Wright: 38 CAR / 167 YDS / 83.5 YPG / 1 TD / 3 REC / 7 YDS / 7 YPG / 0 TD
- Telly Johnson Jr.: 31 CAR / 153 YDS / 76.5 YPG / 1 TD / 3 REC / 19 YDS / 9.5 YPG / 0 TD
- DeAree Rogers: 10 REC / 89 YDS / 44.5 YPG / 0 TD
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Mississippi State Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2025 | at Southern Miss | W 34-17 |
| 9/6/2025 | Arizona State | W 24-20 |
| 9/13/2025 | Alcorn State | W 63-0 |
| 9/20/2025 | Northern Illinois | - |
| 9/27/2025 | Tennessee | - |
| 10/4/2025 | at Texas A&M | - |
| 10/18/2025 | at Florida | - |
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Northern Illinois Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2025 | Holy Cross | W 19-17 |
| 9/5/2025 | at Maryland | L 20-9 |
| 9/20/2025 | at Mississippi State | - |
| 9/27/2025 | San Diego State | - |
| 10/4/2025 | Miami (OH) | - |
| 10/11/2025 | at Eastern Michigan | - |