Eastern Michigan has allowed at least 24 points in each of its games this year. NIU hasn’t scored more than 19.

Something will have to give Saturday when the Eagles and Huskies clash in Ypsilanti.

The Huskies (1-4, 0-1 Mid-American Conference) have won the last three in the series. The Eagles (1-5, 0-2) last won in the series in 2020 in Ypsilanti.

NIU enters the game on a four-game losing streak, including a 25-14 loss to Miami (Ohio) last week . The Eagles have dropped two straight, including a 31-30 overtime loss at Buffalo last week.

Here are three things to know heading into the game.

NIU with a chance to right the ship on offense

Out of 134 FBS teams, NIU ranks in the bottom three in six offensive categories. They’re 133rd in total offense (242.8 yards per game), scoring off

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