Is Jake Ference starting?
Jake Ference is the projected starter at PT for Northern Illinois Huskies.
Sophomore · #36 · 6'0", 195 lbs
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Northern Illinois Starting Lineup
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The Story
Focal Point of Special Teams
That's 44% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 59 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #36
- Class
- SO
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
2025 Stats
| 2025 | 43.7 YPP |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 63-rated overall; 2th-percentile production (×0.76 for competition level) put them -4 vs unit starters → 59.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
Oct 10LAFA
No stat breakdown available for this game.
Final L 28-7
Sep 26LGAST
No stat breakdown available for this game.
Final L 35-14
Sep 20LARIZ
No stat breakdown available for this game.
Final L 42-17
Sep 12LILST
No stat breakdown available for this game.
Final L 28-24
Sep 5LIOWA
No stat breakdown available for this game.
Final L 40-0
| OPP | |
|---|---|
| Oct 10 | LAFA |
| Sep 26 | LGAST |
| Sep 20 | LARIZ |
| Sep 12 | LILST |
| Sep 5 | LIOWA |
Jake Ference's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.