Northern Illinois is coming into this game with a 6-4 record this season and they are 3-3 in the conference. They have been playing well in their recent games as they have won their last 2 straight as well as 4 of their last 6 games. Their defense has also been great as they have allowed 16 points or less in 3 of their last 5 games as well. They are going up against a Miami Ohio team that is 6-4 this season and they are 5-1 in the conference. They have been playing very well recently as they lost their 1st conference game of the season and have won their last 4 straight games. Their defense has also been great in these games, but they have not had a very strong schedule recently. Their last 3 wins have come against 3 of the 4 worst teams in the MAC right now and Northern Illinois has the defense to make this a long night for Miami Ohio. Miami Ohio has a good run game this season, but Northern Illinois also has a very good run defense that is allowing 114.2 rushing yards per game and 3.5 yards per carry. They also have a very good run game themselves as they are averaging 219.7 rushing yards per game and 5.1 yards per carry so they are going to have success against this defense that is allowing 136.8 rushing yards per game. Northern Illinois also has a great pass defense as well so they will be able to slow down this Miami Ohio offense and this is a game they are going to get up for with a chance to spoil the party for Miami Ohio who looks to be on their way to the MAC Championship as it stands, but things can still change and Northern Illinois will be there to make it happen. Northern Illinois will cover the spread in this game.