Northern Illinois at San José State
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Share
Northern Illinois plays at San José State on Saturday, November 7. It will be their second meeting; Northern Illinois leads the series 1–0.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at CEFCU Stadium, San JoseTV: MW+
Players to watch
Northern Illinois
- QuarterbackTaron Dickens1,193 passing yards, 4 TDLast: at Wyoming, 24 of 44, 216 yards, 1 TD; 8 carries, 11 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backTelly Johnson Jr.439 rushing yards, 4 TDLast: at Wyoming, 16 carries, 139 yards, 1 TD; 2 catches, −1 yardTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerJack Murray43 tackles, 1 sackLast: at Wyoming, 7 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
San José State
- QuarterbackLuke Weaver1,529 passing yards, 11 TDLast: vs. Wyoming, 26 of 38, 251 yards, 1 INT; 9 carries, −3 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backJabari Bates556 rushing yards, 1 TDLast: vs. Wyoming, 16 carries, 69 yards, 1 TD; 2 catches, 3 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerDylan Lee65 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 INTLast: at UTEP, 12 tackles ★, 2 sacks ★No. 10 in FBS in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
San José State 73% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
Northern Illinois leads 1–0 in their only meeting.
Around this game
Northern Illinois
- Next gamevs. NevadaNov. 14, 2026
- SeasonNorthern Illinois in 2026
- ProgramNorthern Illinois history and records
San José State
- Next gameat Air ForceNov. 14, 2026
- SeasonSan José State in 2026
- ProgramSan José State history and records