Pick:  Northern Illinois -2.5

Final Score Prediction:  NIU 24, Fresno St 14

• NIU has a school-record 30 seniors playing in today’s Bowl game – they will be motivated to win
• Both starting QB’s have entered the transfer portal, however, NIU has more experience with their backup and Fresno is debating between two options
• The NIU defense (#4 total defense) should contain a limited Fresno offense, which ranks #111 in total offense