Northern Illinois vs. UMass live stream, where to watch, CBS Sports Network channel, football game odds

CBS Sports Network is home to four games in the Week 6 slate

CBS Sports Network's continued coverage of the 2024 college football season features four games for the Week 6 slate, with the first weeknight game of the year ahead of a Saturday doubleheader. 

The action kicked off Thursday with Sam Houston defeating UTEP 41-21 as the Bearkats won their fourth consecutive game. On Friday night, Kennesaw State hosts Jacksonville State in another Conference USA clash. The Owls are making their league debut after transitioning from the FCS in the offseason. 

Saturday's slate kicks off at noon ET when UMass travels to Northern Illinois. Shortly after that, UConn hosts Temple, as the Huskies would like to keep their recent hot streak rolling. While most teams have had a bye week at this point, this will be the sixth straight game for the Owls, with this being their third road game in that span. 

CBS Sports Network will be with you every step of the way once the Week 6 games begin. In the meantime, get caught up on viewing information, storylines, betting odds and more for each matchup. 

All times Eastern | Odds via SportsLine consensus

UMass at Northern Illinois

Date: Saturday, Oct. 5 | Time: Noon 
Location: Huskie Stadium -- DeKalb, Illinois
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder] 
Live stream: CBSSports.com | Mobile: CBS Sports App (Free)
Spread: Northern Illinois -17.5 | Will the Huskies cover? Check out SportsLine's Week 6 projections here

Northern Illinois may have seen its College Football Playoff hopes tank with consecutive losses to NC State and Buffalo, but the Huskies are still right in the thick of the MAC race. Though this game won't count towards the conference standings -- since UMass is still independent -- it is a preview of things to come when the Minutemen join the MAC in 2025. UMass is riding a six-game losing streak to FBS opponents, dating back to an Oct. 28, 2023 win against Army. Snapping that skid against Northern Illinois won't be easy, but Don Brown's squad does catch the Huskies after two tough games. 

Temple at UConn

Date: Saturday, Oct. 5 | Time: 3:30 p.m. ET 
Location: Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field -- East Hartford, Connecticut
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder] 
Live stream: CBSSports.com | Mobile: CBS Sports App (Free)
Spread: UConn -16.5 | Will the Huskies cover? Check out SportsLine's Week 6 projections here

If you aren't paying attention to the UConn football Renaissance, that's your own fault. Turns out UConn's basketball teams aren't the only ones that can drag opponents into submission. The Huskies are 3-1 since a season-opening loss to Maryland and have won their last two games -- against FBS opponents, mind you -- by an average of 39 points. The Huskies are on track to make a bowl game for the second time in three years under coach Jim Mora. Beating Temple would put them just two games away, at least.