Northern Illinois and Holy Cross will begin their 2025 season with a Week 1 matchup on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET as the Huskies look to set the tone in front of their home crowd.

How to Watch Holy Cross vs Northern Illinois

Date: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025

Time: 3:30 PM ET

Channel: ESPN

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NIU will aim to establish its ground game early, using size and depth to wear down the Crusaders' defensive front. The Huskies' ability to control the line of scrimmage will be the key in front of the home crowd as they look to build momentum before diving into MAC play.

Holy Cross, one of the most consistent FCS programs in recent years, enters confident and ready to make

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