11:23 - 4th Quarter
August 27, 2026 β’ Hanson Field, Macomb
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ August 27, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Northwestern (IA) Red Raiders takes on Western Illinois Leathernecks (0-0) at Hanson Field, Macomb.
Northwestern (IA) Red Raiders
Visiting Side
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Home Side
Record
0-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NOR
|
7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
|
WES
|
7 | 20 | 24 | 7 | 58 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
14:44
pass to for 19 yds, for a TD ( KICK)
Score
8:23
L. Morgan fumbled, return for 62 yds for a TD, sacked by N. Reinicke for -13 yds (R. Culkin KICK)
Score
14:53
K. McGill run for 19 yds, for a TD (R. Culkin PAT BLOCKED)
Score
12:59
A. Knight run for 15 yds, for a TD (R. Culkin KICK)
Score
2:59
K. McGill pass to D. Hargro for 2 yds, for a TD (R. Culkin KICK)
Score
11:50
pass to for 25 yds, for a TD ( KICK)
Score
8:33
K. McGill run for 10 yds, for a TD (R. Culkin KICK)
Score
6:36
I. Jackson-Anderson run for 29 yds, for a TD (R. Culkin KICK)
Score
3:11
R. Culkin 36 yd FG GOOD
Score
0:50
K. McGill run for 6 yds, for a TD (R. Culkin KICK)
Score
14:45
K. McGill pass to A. Johnson for 35 yds, for a TD (R. Culkin KICK)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Northwestern (IA) Red Raiders
VS
53%
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Projected Score
NOR 23
-
WES 24
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Northwestern (IA) Red Raiders
STAT
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Western Illinois Leathernecks plays on familiar turf at Hanson Field, Macomb.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Northwestern (IA) Red Raiders Could Win
Northwestern (IA) Red Raiders will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Western Illinois Leathernecks Could Win
Western Illinois Leathernecks 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
Hanson Field, Macomb
Dome/Indoor β’ 67Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Kennedy McGill
15/17, 194 YDS, 2 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Kennedy McGill
15 CAR, 98 YDS, 3 TD
Team Passing Yards
Team Rushing Yards
Team
2 CAR, - YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Northwestern (IA) Red Raiders (100.0%)
Western Illinois Leathernecks (0.0%)
Total Submissions: 55 circles
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