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BYU's Isaiah Kaufusi (53) runs on to the field before the start of their NCAA college football game against McNeese State Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
The BYU Cougars are hoping to maintain their momentum after a 49-23 win over Hawaii before the bye week. BYU is two wins away from bowl eligibility. Meanwhile, Northern Illinois, which lost to Utah 17-6 in September, is on a three-game winning streak and coming off a bye.
BYU is also coming off a bye.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.an LaVell Edwards Stadium.