Week 6 · College Football
Ball State vs Northwestern prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Northwestern a 95% chance to beat Ball State in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#136 Mid-American Conference
Ball State
0% to make the 12
#45 Big Ten Conference
Northwestern
3% to make the 12
The model's read
Northwestern is a heavy favorite — 95% in the model. Upset alert if it's close.
Ball State
5%
to win
Northwestern
95%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksBall StateNorthwesternNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
1 meeting all-timeNorthwestern leads 1–0
Last met 2015 · Northwestern 24–19 Ball State— Northwestern won
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