NC State vs. Northern Illinois Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 28, 2024

The NC State Wolfpack (2-2) are 6.5-point favorites heading into their matchup on Saturday, September 28, 2024 against the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-1).

Washington marks Big Ten opener by thumping Northwestern 24-5

The Huskies held Northwestern to 112 total yards, grabbed two interceptions and had a goal-line stand in the fourth quarter.

No. 17 Notre Dame shakes off sluggish start in 28-3 win over Miami (Ohio)

The Irish woke up offensively late in the half. Leonard marched the offense 87 yards in 10 plays and took the ball to the end zone on a zig-zagging eight-yard run with 3:33 left in the second quarter.

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Marcus Freeman again is explaining a stunning loss at Notre Dame 3 years in

Freeman can now add Saturday's stunning home loss to 28-point underdog Northern Illinois to a resume that already includes being upset at home by Marshall and a Stanford team that was in the midst of a 3-9 season back in 2022.

Northern Illinois, Notre Dame and the upset that ripped up the college football narratives

Northern Illinois walked into Notre Dame Stadium and beat the No. 5 Irish 16-14. It was a moment that could change the entire season trajectory for both programs and ripped up written Week 1 narratives from both teams.