UTEP at Northern Illinois
Saturday, November 28, 2026 Share
UTEP plays at Northern Illinois on Saturday, November 28. It will be their second meeting; UTEP 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 Huskie Stadium, DeKalbTV: MW+
Players to watch
UTEP
- QuarterbackRaymond Moore III405 passing yards, 2 TD; 428 rushing yards, 2 TDLast: vs. San José State, 19 of 28, 195 yards; 19 carries, 69 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- QuarterbackE.J. Colson628 passing yards, 7 TDLast: vs. San José State, 6 of 6, 87 yards; 8 carries, 15 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- LinebackerIsaiah Bogerty42 tacklesLast: vs. San José State, 3 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
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
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)
Northern Illinois 64% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every UTEP–Northern Illinois gameUTEP leads 1–0 in their only meeting.
Around this game
UTEP
- SeasonUTEP in 2026
- ProgramUTEP history and records