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September 19, 2026 β’ Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 19, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Colorado Buffaloes (2-1) takes on Northwestern Wildcats (2-0) at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston.
Colorado Buffaloes
Visiting Side
Record
2-1
Northwestern Wildcats
Home Side
Record
2-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COL
|
0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
|
NOR
|
7 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 41 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
0:43
Aidan Chiles 1 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)
Score
7:59
Joseph Himon II 18 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Jackson Kleather Kick)
Score
0:59
Aidan Chiles 3 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)
Score
10:24
Joseph Williams 50 Yd pass from Julian Lewis (Elliot Arnold Kick)
Score
6:27
Joseph Himon II 25 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Jackson Kleather Kick)
Score
3:15
Joseph Himon II 3 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Jackson Kleather Kick)
Score
13:09
Jackson Kleather 36 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:06
Jackson Kleather 21 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Colorado Buffaloes
VS
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Northwestern Wildcats
Projected Score
COL 33
-
NOR 34
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Northwestern Wildcats scoring offense aligns well against Colorado Buffaloes defense.
- Northwestern Wildcats offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Northwestern Wildcats passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Northwestern Wildcats rushing attack has the advantage.
Colorado Buffaloes
STAT
Northwestern Wildcats
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Northwestern Wildcats plays on familiar turf at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Colorado Buffaloes Could Win
Colorado Buffaloes will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Northwestern Wildcats Could Win
Northwestern Wildcats scoring offense aligns well against Colorado Buffaloes defense.
Deciding Factor
Northwestern Wildcats offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
12,023
Closing Odds
Line: NU -3.5 | O/U: 47.5
Team Leaders
Colorado Buffaloes Leaders
Julian Lewis
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Titus Bautista
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Tagert Bardin
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Northwestern Wildcats Leaders
Ryan Boe
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Daniel Anderson
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Ricky Ahumaraeze
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Colorado Buffaloes (39.8%)
Northwestern Wildcats (60.2%)
Total Submissions: 67 circles
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