Week 7 · College Football
Northwestern vs Michigan State prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Michigan State a 51% chance to beat Northwestern in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#45 Big Ten Conference
Northwestern
3% to make the 12
#61 Big Ten Conference
Michigan State
2% to make the 12
The model's read
A coin flip. The model nudges Michigan State by a field goal — 51% to win.
Northwestern
49%
to win
Michigan State
51%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksNorthwesternMichigan StateNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
60 meetings all-timeMichigan State leads 41–19
Last met 2021 · Northwestern 21–38 Michigan State— Michigan State won
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