San José State Spartans defeat Northern Illinois Huskies 30-19: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Northern Illinois Huskies 19, San José State Spartans 30

The San José State Spartans beat the Northern Illinois Huskies 30-19 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at CEFCU Stadium. The Northern Illinois Huskies covered the spread as 11.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 52.5, with 49 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. San José State Spartans final score and game recap

The San José State Spartans led 10-0 after the first quarter and 16-13 at halftime. They outscored the Northern Illinois Huskies 14-6 in the second half, 14-0 in the third quarter alone. They led at the end of every quarter.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Northern Illinois Huskies vs. San José State Spartans?

The Northern Illinois Huskies covered the spread as 11.5-point underdogs, losing by 11 points.

The spread opened at San José State Spartans -10 and closed at San José State Spartans -11.5.

Did Northern Illinois Huskies vs. San José State Spartans go over or under the total?

The game went under: 49 points combined against a closing total of 52.5, under by 3.5. 29 of the 49 points came in the first half.

The total opened at 51.5 and closed at 52.5.

How did AiQ's Northern Illinois Huskies vs. San José State Spartans predictions do?

AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. San José State Spartans game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half

AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. San José State Spartans odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Northern Illinois Huskies at +340 and the San José State Spartans at -446. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the San José State Spartans a 78% favorite. The San José State Spartans won as the favorite at -446: $22.42 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the San José State Spartans, the price before the game was -440: priced below fair (−1.1% value).

The spread moved toward the San José State Spartans between the open and the close, and the Northern Illinois Huskies covered. The total moved up from 51.5 to 52.5, and the game went under.

This result left the Northern Illinois Huskies 0-9 in the 2026 regular season (0-3 at home, 0-6 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 5 times. That made it nine straight losses for the Northern Illinois Huskies.

This result left the San José State Spartans 5-5 in the 2026 regular season (2-3 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 10 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 9 times.

What's next for Northern Illinois Huskies and San José State Spartans?

Next for the Northern Illinois Huskies: the Nevada Wolf Pack at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the San José State Spartans: at the Air Force Falcons on Saturday, November 14, 2026.