College Football Week 9: UNLV Faces 0-7 Northern Illinois in 24-Point Spread

The Mountain West Conference clash between UNLV and Northern Illinois serves as the late-night capstone for the week's slate on CBS Sports Network. The game is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 31, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Bookmakers list the Rebels as 24-point home favorites against a squad that has lost all seven of its games this season.

Northern Illinois enters the contest in its first season competing in the Mountain West after departing the Mid-American Conference. The Huskies have not recorded a victory in the 2026 campaign. Their opponent, UNLV, is seeking to solidify its position as a conference contender following a midseason improvement in performance.

The network's broadcast schedule opens on Tuesday, October 27, with Delaware traveling to Western Kentucky. The Conference USA matchup begins at 7 p.m. ET at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Western Kentucky is favored by 1.5 points in a contest where the Hilltoppers aim to extend their conference winning streak.

Kennesaw State visits Middle Tennessee on Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m. ET in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Blue Raiders are listed as three-point favorites at Johnny (Red) Floyd Stadium. Middle Tennessee seeks to improve its conference record to 3-1, while Kennesaw State attempts to stop a slide that has left the Owls 1-6 on the season.

Saturday's programming features a four-game block beginning at noon ET. Bowling Green plays at Western Michigan in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at 12 p.m. Western Michigan, which holds a 3-1 conference record, is favored by 13.5 points. This contest serves as a test for Bowling Green, which has won two of its last four conference games.

Liberty hosts Florida International at 3:30 p.m. ET in Lynchburg, Virginia. Liberty is favored by 14.5 points and remains undefeated in Conference USA play. The Flames are looking to continue their pursuit of the conference title against an FIU defense that has shown competitive results despite recent losses.

Washington State travels to San Diego at 7 p.m. ET to face San Diego State at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego State is favored by 2.5 points. The Aztecs have a 3-5 overall record but have faced a difficult schedule that included top-10 teams. Washington State is winless in conference play and relies on defensive performance to keep games close.

All six games are available for live streaming on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports mobile app. Betting lines are derived from SportsLine consensus odds. The schedule includes matchups from Conference USA, the Mid-American Conference, the Pac-12, and the Mountain West.