Against an average opponent, Northern Illinois projects to score 17 and allow 33.4 (league average 27.5). Model rating -17.2 points versus an average team.
Taron Dickens — Pre-season estimate: transfer with the most snaps last year, at another school.
3-9, 17.1 points per game scored and 24.3 allowed across 12 games.
| Season | SP+ | Rank | Talent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -17.2 | 123 | — |
| 2025 | -16.7 | 128 | — |
| 2024 | -3.5 | 84 | 437 |
| 2023 | -7.5 | 93 | 352 |
| 2022 | -18.8 | 123 | 410 |