Northern Illinois Huskies versus Arkansas State Red Wolves in GoDaddy.com Bowl Wagering

On Jan 8th, postseason ncaa football comes to Mobile, AL when the Red Wolves take on the Huskies at the GoDaddy.com Bowl. Both squads come into play with rookie head coaches with the Huskies led by first-year head coach Dave Doeren. Temporary head coach David Gunn who has been the running backs coach all season helms the Red Wolves. Gus Malzahn, who will take control after the season ends, has been opted for by Arkansas State. The take from the sportsbook is currently Arkansas State (-1 ½) with an over-under established at 63 points.

College football odds

The Huskies come into play with a 10-3 record and a 7-1 record in the MAC. The Huskies average 31.1 points on defense and 38.3 points per game on offense. They also average 247.6 Rushing Yards per game, which is 9th in the country. They’ve lost to #7 Wisconsin 49-7 on September 17th in their only game against a ranked opponent this year. Dual-threat senior Qb Chandler Harnish who has 2,942 Passing Yards and 1,382 Rushing Yards leads the Huskies offense. Harnish also has 26 passing Tds and 11 rushing Tds with a passer rating of 155.7. Senior RB Jasmin Hopkins enters into competition with 932 Rushing Yards and 15 Tds.

College football odds

The Red Wolves get to Mobile with a 10-2 record and an 8-0 record in the Sun Belt. They’ve had one game against a ranked opponent this season, losing to #13 Virginia Tech 26-7 on September 17th. The Red Wolves have a good balance with 33.5 points per game on offense and 19.3 points per game on defense. With junior Qb Ryan Aplin rushing for 605 yards and 9 rushing Tds, the Red Wolves also have a two-pronged thread behind center. Aplin also has 3,235 Passing Yards, 18 Passing Tds, and a passer rating of 138.5. Senior RB Derek Lawson is regular behind the snap with 459 Rushing Yards and 3 Tds. Senior Wide receiver Dwayne Frampton has had an excellent season with 90 receptions and 1,125 receiving yards with 6 TDs. Fellow Wide receiver junior Josh Jarboe is a practical 2nd option for Aplin with 52 receptions plus 707 receiving yards.