NIU lost to Maryland, Iowa State, and Toledo. All of those teams are solid teams. Any bowl team from the ACC is going to have a good defense. Same for the Big 12. Toledo isn't a great defensive ball club. They are an offensive team with lots of firepower. NIU is equally adept at running and passing. They always have a 1000 back and they have a pretty decent passing game to compliment the running game. It will be a great game to watch. Two teams that are desperately looking for respect. GO OWLS!!!