The numbers call this a true toss-up — Lake Superior St. ranks #54 nationally vs. #61 for Northern Mich., so expect a competitive game.
Schedule context: Northern Mich. has faced tougher competition (SOS #11) than Lake Superior St. (SOS #47).
Northern Mich. (3-29-2) may be better than their record suggests — they've been unlucky relative to their #61 efficiency rating.