The Camellia Bowl will see the Arkansas State Red Wolves and the Northern Illinois Huskies square off on Saturday, December 23, 2023. The matchup kicks off at 12:00 PM ET and airs on ESPN.
The Red Wolves last hit the field against the South Alabama Jaguars, and they lost 21-14. In their most recent outing, the Huskies took on the Ball State Cardinals and fell short by a final score of 20-17.
Last time out for the Red Wolves, Jaylen Raynor finished with 19 completions on 38 attempts (50.0%) for 263 yards, adding one touchdown and one interception. Ja’Quez Cross carried the ball 11 times for 27 yards and one touchdown. Corey Rucker caught five passes for 87 yards.
In the Huskies’ last game, Rocky Lombardi threw for 183 yards on 9-18 passing (50.0%), tossing one touchdown and two rushing touchdowns. Gavin Williams rushed for 103 yards on 17 attempts. Kyle Thomas earned 45 yards on one reception.
Want to bet on Arkansas State or Northern Illinois? Visit DraftKings Sportsbook to place your wager today!
Arkansas State Players to Watch
- Raynor has thrown for 2,293 yards while completing 58.8% of his passes (150-of-255), with 15 touchdowns and six interceptions this year (229.3 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 110 times for 331 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 33.1 yards per game.
- Cross has run for a team-high 688 yards on 120 carries (57.3 yards per game) and seven touchdowns.
- Zak Wallace has rushed for 556 yards on 121 carries (50.5 yards per game), with six touchdowns on the ground this year.
- Courtney Jackson has grabbed 38 passes for a team-best 658 yards while scoring seven touchdowns. He averages 54.8 yards per game.
- Rucker has chipped in with 598 yards on 31 catches. He averages 54.4 receiving yards per game this year.
- Jeff Foreman has caught 24 passes for 488 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 48.8 yards per game this year.
Northern Illinois Players to Watch
- Lombardi has thrown for 2,074 yards while completing 57.2% of his passes (171-of-299), with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions this year (172.8 yards per game).
- Antario Brown has picked up a team-high 1,162 rushing yards (96.8 yards per game) and scored 10 touchdowns.
- Williams has run for 448 yards on 86 carries (37.3 yards per game), with three touchdowns on the ground this year.
- This season Trayvon Rudolph has 46 catches and leads the team with 499 yards (41.6 per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Grayson Barnes has also tacked on 317 yards on 18 catches and four touchdowns. He averages 31.7 receiving yards per game this year.
- Kacper Rutkiewicz is averaging 52.2 yards per game, racking up 20 receptions for 313 yards and two touchdowns.
Arkansas State Recent Stat Leaders
- As part of the Red Wolves’ defense, Timothy Gulley has delivered in their last three games.
- With three tackles, Tim Hardiman has been a big part of the Red Wolves’ defensive unit in their last three games.
- The Red Wolves’ defense has been helped in their last three games by the contributions of Leon Jones, who has posted three tackles.
- The Red Wolves’ defensive unit has been helped in their last three games by the contributions of Cross, who has collected three tackles.
Northern Illinois Recent Stat Leaders
- Thomas has been providing a big boost on defense, registering three tackles in the Huskies’ last three outings.
- Kanon Woodill has been doing his part on defense, posting three tackles for the Huskies in their last three contests.
- In the Huskies’ last three games, Javaughn Byrd has totaled four tackles.
- On defense, Nate Valcarel has piled up six tackles for the Huskies in their last three contests.
Arkansas State vs. Northern Illinois Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | -2.5 | -115 | -105 | 53.5 | -112 | -108 |
Discover even more ways to bet on college football at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Team Stat Comparison
| Arkansas State | Northern Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.8 (67) | 25.3 (83) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 31.2 (104) | 21.2 (28) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 11 (40) | 10 (33) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 6 (128) | 12 (73) |
Not all offers available in all states, please visit DraftKings for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.
