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Final September 5, 2026 β€’ Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston

South Dakota State Jackrabbits

1-1
18
VS
34

πŸ‘‘ Northwestern Wildcats

1-0
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ September 5, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: South Dakota State Jackrabbits (1-1) takes on Northwestern Wildcats (1-0) at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Visiting Side
Record 1-1
Northwestern Wildcats
Home Side
Record 1-0

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
SOU 0 6 6 6 18
NOR 7 3 7 17 34

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 11:42
Alex Honig 11 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Jackson Kleather Kick)
Score 10:50
Tristan Alvano 21 Yd Field Goal
Score 6:32
Jackson Kleather 36 Yd Field Goal
Score 1:16
Tristan Alvano 33 Yd Field Goal
Score 9:56
Tristan Alvano 27 Yd Field Goal
Score 7:13
Caleb Komolafe 7 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)
Score 2:16
Tristan Alvano 26 Yd Field Goal
Score 13:32
Jackson Kleather 38 Yd Field Goal
Score 8:16
Josiah Johnson 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Score 4:34
Aidan Chiles 14 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)
Score 1:15
Joseph Himon II 80 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
57%
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
VS
43%
Northwestern Wildcats
Projected Score SOU 38 - NOR 33
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • South Dakota State Jackrabbits scoring offense has an edge over Northwestern Wildcats defense.
  • Northwestern Wildcats passing game has a favorable matchup.
  • South Dakota State Jackrabbits controls the trenches in the run game.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
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 Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why South Dakota State Jackrabbits Could Win

South Dakota State Jackrabbits scoring offense has an edge over Northwestern Wildcats defense.

Why Northwestern Wildcats Could Win

Northwestern Wildcats will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.

Deciding Factor

Northwestern Wildcats passing game has a favorable matchup.

Game Details

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
9,574
Closing Odds
Line: NU -14 | O/U: 49.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
South Dakota State Jackrabbits (18.2%) Northwestern Wildcats (81.8%)
Total Submissions: 83 circles

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