OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Javon Tracy had 79 yards receiving on six catches and threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Virgil on Tuesday night to help Miami (OH) beat Northern Illinois 20-9. Virgil finished with four receptions for 107 yards. Miami (7-4, 6-1 Mid-American Conference) has won six games in a row.

In a defensive battle, the Miami RedHawks (7-4, 6-1 MAC) were able to smother the Northern Illinois Huskies’ all game, allowing just 242 yards and a mere 3.23 yards per play. The Huskies (6-5, 3-4 MAC) were able to limit the RedHawks to 324 yards but two NIU turnovers and a big trick play from the RedHawks allowed Miami to get points,

The Northern Illinois Huskies are set for a conference showdown against the Miami (OH) RedHawks on Tuesday night. Here's what you need to know ahead of kickoff.

The Miami (OH) RedHawks (6-4) host a MAC clash against the Northern Illinois Huskies (6-4) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Fred C. Yager Stadium. This game will be airing on ESPN. Watch every college football touchdown, interception, and big play on Sling. Here's what you need to know to start using Sling to stream college football games.

Here are five things to know heading into Tuesday’s game: Northern Illinois is 6-4 overall, 3-3 in MAC play, and is the only team to beat Notre Dame this season. Offensively, the Huskies are led by a strong rushing attack that averages 219.7 yards per game. Antario Brown (70.9) and Gavin Williams (63.1) handle most of the rushing work each week.