Week 4 · College Football
Northwestern vs Indiana prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Indiana a 94% chance to beat Northwestern in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#45 Big Ten Conference
Northwestern
3% to make the 12
#4 Big Ten Conference
Indiana
63% to make the 12
The model's read
Indiana is a heavy favorite — 94% in the model. Upset alert if it's close.
Northwestern
6%
to win
Indiana
94%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksNorthwesternIndianaNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
84 meetings all-timeNorthwestern leads 47–36–1
Last met 2024 · Northwestern 24–41 Indiana (neutral)— Indiana won
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