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October 10, 2026 β’ Ryan Field, Evanston
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 10, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Ball State Cardinals (1-4) takes on Northwestern Wildcats (3-1) at Ryan Field, Evanston.
Ball State Cardinals
Visiting Side
Record
1-4
Northwestern Wildcats
Home Side
Record
3-1
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Ball State Cardinals
VS
53%
Northwestern Wildcats
Projected Score
BAL 21
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NOR 33
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Ball State Cardinals
STAT
Northwestern Wildcats
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Northwestern Wildcats plays on familiar turf at Ryan Field, Evanston.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Ball State Cardinals Could Win
Ball State Cardinals will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Northwestern Wildcats Could Win
Northwestern Wildcats has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Ryan Field, Evanston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NU -36.5 | O/U: 52.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Aidan Chiles
63/89, 900 YDS, 6 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Caleb Komolafe
52 CAR, 290 YDS, 2 TD
Team Passing Yards
Keldric Luster
76/119, 662 YDS, 5 TD, 3 INT
Team Rushing Yards
TJ Horton
37 CAR, 301 YDS, 4 TD
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Ball State Cardinals (0.0%)
Northwestern Wildcats (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 66 circles
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