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September 25, 2026 β’ Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN), Bloomington
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 25, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Northwestern Wildcats (2-1) takes on Indiana Hoosiers (4-0) at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN), Bloomington.
Northwestern Wildcats
Visiting Side
Record
2-1
Indiana Hoosiers
Home Side
Record
4-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NOR
|
0 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 23 |
|
IND
|
2 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 29 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
7:20
Team Safety
Score
13:06
Nico Radicic 43 Yd Field Goal
Score
5:04
Nick Marsh 8 Yd pass from Josh Hoover (Nico Radicic Kick)
Score
6:34
Griffin Wilde 4 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Jackson Kleather Kick)
Score
2:06
Nico Radicic 22 Yd Field Goal
Score
14:54
Griffin Wilde 8 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
Score
9:39
Lee Beebe Jr. 4 Yd Run (Nico Radicic Kick)
Score
5:10
Aidan Chiles 7 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)
Score
1:56
Josh Hoover 1 Yd Run (Nico Radicic Kick)
Score
0:58
Jackson Kleather 42 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
32%
Northwestern Wildcats
VS
π 68%
Indiana Hoosiers
Projected Score
NOR 33
-
IND 44
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Indiana Hoosiers scoring offense aligns well against Northwestern Wildcats defense.
- Indiana Hoosiers offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Northwestern Wildcats aerial attack exposes Indiana Hoosiers secondary.
- Indiana Hoosiers rushing attack has the advantage.
Northwestern Wildcats
STAT
Indiana Hoosiers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Indiana Hoosiers plays on familiar turf at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN), Bloomington.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Northwestern Wildcats Could Win
Northwestern Wildcats will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Indiana Hoosiers Could Win
Indiana Hoosiers scoring offense aligns well against Northwestern Wildcats defense.
Deciding Factor
Indiana Hoosiers offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN), Bloomington
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
54,593
Closing Odds
Line: IU -20.5 | O/U: 49.5
Team Leaders
Northwestern Wildcats Leaders
Ryan Boe
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Daniel Anderson
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Ricky Ahumaraeze
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Indiana Hoosiers Leaders
Jacob Bell
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Lee Beebe Jr.
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Charlie Becker
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Northwestern Wildcats (27.3%)
Indiana Hoosiers (72.7%)
Total Submissions: 61 circles
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