The Air Force Falcons (3-1) visit the Northern Illinois Huskies (0-4) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Huskie Stadium, Dekalb, IL. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and the game airs on CBS Sports Network (CBSSN). DraftKings lists the spread at AF -10 with a total of 47.5; moneylines are Air Force -455 · Northern Illinois +350. Below is our Air Force vs Northern Illinois preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Air Force vs Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Air Force at Northern Illinois |
| Records | Air Force 3-1 · Northern Illinois 0-4 |
| Spread | AF -10 |
| Moneyline | Air Force -455 · Northern Illinois +350 |
| Total | 47.5 |
| Venue | Huskie Stadium, Dekalb, IL |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) |
| Head Coaches | Air Force: HC Troy Calhoun, OC Mike Thiessen · Northern Illinois: HC Rob Harley, OC Tony Petersen |
Air Force Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Air Force Falcons are 3-1 overall, 1-1 in Mountain West play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 34-0 vs Duquesne; Sep 12 — L 38-32 vs North Dakota State; Sep 26 — W 36-33 at Nevada; Oct 3 — W 14-9 vs Navy. Most recently, Air Force beat Navy 14-9 at home. Through 4 games, Air Force is averaging 29.0 points scored and 20.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Troy Calhoun (head coach since 2007). Offensive coordinator: Mike Thiessen. Defensive coordinator: Steve Russ.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Liam Szarka (QB) — 19/38, 296 yards, 1 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Liam Szarka (QB) — 92 carries, 391 yards, 7 TD
- Receiving leader: Simon Kibbee (TE) — 6 receptions, 103 yards
- Sacks leader: Max Mustell (DB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Blake Fletcher (LB) — 43 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 29.0 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 20.0 points per game; Liam Szarka’s production on the ground (391 rushing yards). Questions: Handling a road trip to Huskie Stadium.
Northern Illinois Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Northern Illinois Huskies are 0-4 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 40-0 at Iowa; Sep 12 — L 28-24 vs Illinois State; Sep 19 — L 42-17 at Arizona; Sep 26 — L 35-14 at Georgia State. Most recently, Northern Illinois lost to Georgia State 35-14 on the road. Through 4 games, Northern Illinois is averaging 13.8 points scored and 36.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Rob Harley (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Tony Petersen. Defensive coordinator: D. J. Bland.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Taron Dickens (QB) — 84/120, 837 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Telly Johnson Jr. (RB) — 57 carries, 253 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: DeAree Rogers (WR) — 31 receptions, 252 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Avery Jones (DB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Kyon Conyers (S) — 27 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Taron Dickens (84/120, 837 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT). Questions: A defense giving up 36.2 points per game; an offense averaging 13.8 points per game; the response to a 35-14 loss at Georgia State.
How to Watch Air Force vs Northern Illinois
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Huskie Stadium, Dekalb, IL
- TV / Streaming: CBS Sports Network (CBSSN)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.