Northern Illinois at San José State

Week 10 · Nov 7CEFCU Stadium · San Jose, CA

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Opening LineSan José State -11.5Before any Factor adjustments This is the matchup estimate implied by the OV Ratings before any game-specific Factors. Why doesn’t OnVarsity adjust it automatically?
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Current Market ConsensusSan José State -1011-book consensus · observed Nov 2, 12:33 PM EST
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~1.5 pts toward Northern IllinoisExplore similar gaps
Other conditions we evaluatedNot included in the estimate

These conditions were relevant to this matchup, but their studies did not justify a separate Factor estimate. That does not mean they never matter: some may already be reflected in preseason information or the opening market, may overlap with another Factor, or may simply lack a reliable additional effect.

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

San José State enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after two losses Contradictory evidence

San José State enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Resolve after a close loss Contradictory evidence

San José State enters after a one-score loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,582 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Favorite off a loss Contradictory evidence

San José State is favored after losing its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,220 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Look-ahead game Contradictory evidence

San José State faces materially stronger Air Force in its next scheduled game.

Studied in 1,044 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Trap game Inconclusive

San José State is favored by at least seven points before facing materially stronger Air Force.

Studied in 838 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Northern Illinois enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after two losses Contradictory evidence

Northern Illinois enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after three losses Contradictory evidence

Northern Illinois enters after three consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,169 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Resolve after a close loss Contradictory evidence

Northern Illinois enters after a one-score loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,582 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study
Current Win Probability
Northern Illinois 18.8%San José State 81.2%

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Overall Rating-21.3 · #132-12.4 · #114
Offense Rating-11.6-5.9
Defense Rating-9.8-6.5

2025 Performance

Offense PPA/Play0.050.17
Offense Success Rate34.7%43.2%
Defense PPA/Play Allowed0.190.20
Defense Success Rate Allowed44.4%42.4%

2026 Outlook

Market Win Total3.34.5
Playoff Odds<0.01%<0.01%
Strength of Schedule Rank85th92nd