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Boca Raton Bowl 2018: Northern Illinois vs. UAB live stream – Watch online

By Mark Thomas

COLLEGE STATION, TX - NOVEMBER 17: Spencer Brown #28 of the UAB Blazers rushes against Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on November 17, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
COLLEGE STATION, TX - NOVEMBER 17: Spencer Brown #28 of the UAB Blazers rushes against Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on November 17, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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Here are all the details you need for the Boca Raton Bowl between UAB and Northern Illinois, including how to bet and watch online.

UAB head coach Bill Clark may have had the toughest coaching job in the country after the program was shut down, but it’s been resurrected and can get their 11th win on the year vs. Northern Illinois in the Boca Raton Bowl. The Blazers are coming off a two-point win vs. Middle Tennessee State in the Conference USA Championship Game.

The Blazers are led offensively by their strong running game led by a strong line and running back Spencer Brown who has 1,149 yards on 247 carries and 16 touchdowns on the season. Freshman quarterback Tyler Johnston III is coming along after winning the starting job in November and brings a dual-threat element to the position.

UAB also has a strong defense to back who is giving up just 300 yards total and 17 points a game.

NIU is led by dual-threat quarterback Marcus Childers, who has thrown for 1,996 yards with 15 touchdowns and has an additional 496 yards on the ground. He is going to look for his favorite targets D.J Brown and Jauan Wesley who combined for over 100 catches and over 1,000 yards. Along with a strong running game led by Tre Harbison, who looks to hit the 1,000-yard mark in this game. They also have a good defense, led by All-American Sutton Smith, to go along with the offense only giving up 348 yards per game and are ranked 47th in total defense.

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How to watch and bet on NIU vs. UAB

Date: Tuesday, Dec 18
Start Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Stadium: FAU Stadium
TV Info: ESPN
Odds: -2.5 UAB
Live Stream: WatchESPN

Prediction: This is going to be a low-scoring affair I would be surprised if either team gets over 30 points. I am going to take UAB because their defense has played solidly throughout the year and think they’ll emerge from a close game with the win.

Score: UAB 24, NIU 20

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