The Maryland Terrapins (1-0) meet the Northern Illinois Huskies (1-0) at SECU Stadium on Friday, September 5, 2025.

The Terrapins are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -16.5) against the Huskies. The over/under for this matchup is 45 points.

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this matchup between the Terrapins and the Huskies, and find all of our predictions here, too!

Maryland vs. Northern Illinois betting lines

• Spread favorite: Terrapins (-16.5)
• Moneyline: Terrapins (-813), Huskies (+555)
• Total: 45 points
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Maryland vs. Northern Illinois betting info and stats

Maryland has a single win against the spread so far this season (1-0-0). In one game as a moneyline favorite, Maryland won. Northern Illinois, through one game with a set spread this season, is 0-1-0 against the spread. This is the first time on the year Northern Illinois is an underdog on the moneyline.

Maryland vs. Northern Illinois key players

Maryland Terrapins

• Last year Billy Edwards Jr. produced 2,881 passing yards (261.9 per game), a 65% completion percentage, 15 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. He also added 150 rushing yards on 81 carries with five rushing TDs (averaging 13.6 rushing yards per game).
• Roman Hemby churned out 607 rushing yards (50.6 per game) and six touchdowns last season. In the receiving game, he made 40 catches for 273 yards and one score.
• Nolan Ray put up 374 rushing yards on 75 carries and two touchdowns last season.
• In the previous season, Tai’shar Felton grabbed 96 passes (on 148 targets) for 1,124 yards (93.7 per game). He also found the end zone nine times.
• Kaden Prather produced last season, catching 56 passes for 624 yards and four touchdowns. He averaged 52 receiving yards per game.
• Dylan Wade hauled in 29 passes on 45 targets for 374 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 31.2 receiving yards per game.
• Last season Caleb Wheatland amassed four sacks, six TFL and 40 tackles.
• Last season Ruben Hyppolite II grabbed 63 tackles, five TFL, and one interception.
• Last season Glendon Miller had a huge stat line of four interceptions, 39 tackles, two TFL, and four passes defended.

Northern Illinois Huskies

• Ethan Hampton threw for an average of 145.5 passing yards per contest and threw for 12 touchdowns last season. In addition, he tacked on 11.7 yards on the ground per game with two rushing touchdowns.
• Gavin Williams averaged 57.6 rushing yards per game and scored four rushing touchdowns.
• Antario Brown ran for four touchdowns on 567 yards a year ago. Brown also was effective as a receiver, totaling eight receptions for 204 yards with one touchdown.
• Trayvon Rudolph averaged 35.6 receiving yards and racked up one receiving touchdown over the course of the 2024 season.
• Cam Thompson collected three touchdowns and had 391 receiving yards (32.6 ypg) in 2024.
• Grayson Barnes caught 31 passes on his way to 338 receiving yards and four touchdowns a season ago.
• Last year Devonte O’Malley put pressure on opposing quarterbacks with 8.5 sacks, and added eight TFL and 31 tackles.
• Jaden Dolphin had an impressive defensive performance last season with 51 tackles, three TFL, and one interception.
• A year ago Nate Valcarcel tallied 42 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and four passes defended as well as three interceptions.