Model: 1,000,000 simulated games from team scoring efficiency (offensive PPG vs opponent points allowed, +2.5 home field). Simplified efficiency model.
NIU
22%
+355
UNLV
78%
-355
Model expected score: NIU 16.6 – UNLV 31.3
Defensive Matchup Ratings
NIU defensefaces UNLV
vs QB
#103
#103 231.5 yds/gm
vs RB
#91
#91 154.5 yds/gm
vs WR
#103
#103 231.5 yds/gm
vs TE
#103
#103 231.5 yds/gm
Ranks of 138 FBS teams · #1 = toughest · red = tough, green = soft
UNLV defensefaces NIU
vs QB
#117
#117 249.8 yds/gm
vs RB
#61
#61 134.4 yds/gm
vs WR
#117
#117 249.8 yds/gm
vs TE
#117
#117 249.8 yds/gm
Ranks of 138 FBS teams · #1 = toughest · red = tough, green = soft
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Northern Illinois Huskies
RBDa'sean HowardUndisclosedQUES
TEG. WeberUndisclosedQUES
UNLV Rebels
WRDeAngelo Irvin Jr.UndisclosedOUT
WRKayden McGeeUndisclosedQUES
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