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The Maine Black Bears (1-2) will be facing the NIU Huskies (1-2) in week 4 of the college football face-off at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 2:30 PM ET. Maine lost their first two outings this season versus Delaware and James Madison but managed to bounce back after beating Merrimack in week 3 of college football action. The Black Bears are in Group A in the Colonial Athletic Association with a 1-2 overall standing this season. Maine had struggled in its first two starts this season after losing to Delaware in the opener at 24-34 and to James Madison at 7-55 in week 2 of college football action. Even so, the Black Bears bounced back after a 31-26 victory over the Merrimack College Warriors on Saturday. The Maine Black Bears took the lead after the first half of the match at 22-20 and added 9 points in the 3rd quarter resulting in their five-point win over the College Warriors.

QB Derek Robertson completed 11 of his 23 attempted passes for 141 yards and scored one touchdown with no interception in triumph. On ground offense, RB Elijah Barnwell led the running game for 78 yards on 17 carries with 4.5 yards per carry and scored one touchdown while RB Freddie Brock caught 2 passes for 64 yards and landed one touchdown in leading the receiving group. Kicker Johnny Messina added 9 points on a 2/3 field goal in the win.

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Maine Black Bears vs NIU Huskies Predictions 9/25/2021

The Northern Illinois Huskies will try to get back after losing their last two match-ups in college football this season. Northern Illinois is in 5th place in the Mid-American Conference West Division with a 1-2 overall standing this season. The Huskies opened this season with a one-point victory over Georgia Tech at 22-21 but surrendered to Wyoming in week 2 at 43-50 and to the 19th ranked Michigan Wolverines at 10-63 on Saturday. Northern Illinois struggled in their offense for 208 total yards with 46 passing and 162 rushing yards while finishing 53 total plays on 3.9 yards per play. The Huskies marked 11 first downs, 15% 3rd down, and 100% 4th down efficiency with 7 Punts and 1 interception thrown in the loss.

Starting QB Rocky Lombardi connected 9 of his 17 passes for 46 yards and a touchdown but intercepted once while rushing for 72 yards on 7 carries. RB Harrison Waylee rushed for 34 yards on 12 carries with an average of 2.8 yards per carry while TE Tristen Tewes led the receiving corps with one reception for 15 yards. LB Daveren Rayner posted 6 solo tackles while LB Lance DeVeaux Jr. added 5 solos and 3 assisted tackles in controlling the backfield for NIU.

Maine Black Bears vs. NIU Huskies. The NCAAF Pick for this match-up is Northern Illinois. The Black Bears struggled in their start this year and just got back after a 5-point win over Merrimack while the Huskies survived their recent stint against a ranking Michigan team. Maine had difficulty in their recent win and hardly won that one. The Black Bears will continue their struggle against Northern Illinois who got a home-field advantage on Saturday. The prediction: The Northern Illinois Huskies will win at 31-17.

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