Final
October 17, 2026 β’ Spartan Stadium, East Lansing
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Northwestern Wildcats (5-1) takes on Michigan State Spartans (2-5) at Spartan Stadium, East Lansing.
Northwestern Wildcats
Visiting Side
Record
5-1
Michigan State Spartans
Home Side
Record
2-5
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NOR
|
3 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 24 |
|
MIC
|
7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
8:23
Jackson Kleather 39 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:02
Alessio Milivojevic 3 Yd Run (Liam Boyd Kick)
Score
11:04
Caleb Komolafe 10 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)
Score
0:47
Bryson Williams 32 Yd pass from Alessio Milivojevic (Liam Boyd Kick)
Score
4:24
Jackson Kleather 37 Yd Field Goal
Score
11:48
Chrishon McCray 53 Yd pass from Alessio Milivojevic (Liam Boyd Kick)
Score
7:24
Aidan Chiles 1 Yd Run (Aidan Chiles Pass to Alex Honig for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
0:02
Jackson Kleather 34 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 74%
Northwestern Wildcats
VS
26%
Michigan State Spartans
Projected Score
NOR 34
-
MIC 21
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Northwestern Wildcats scoring offense has an edge over Michigan State Spartans defense.
- Northwestern Wildcats generates significantly more total yardage.
- Northwestern Wildcats aerial attack exposes Michigan State Spartans secondary.
- Northwestern Wildcats controls the trenches in the run game.
Northwestern Wildcats
STAT
Michigan State Spartans
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Michigan State Spartans plays on familiar turf at Spartan Stadium, East Lansing.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Northwestern Wildcats Could Win
Northwestern Wildcats scoring offense has an edge over Michigan State Spartans defense.
Why Michigan State Spartans Could Win
Michigan State Spartans will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Northwestern Wildcats generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Spartan Stadium, East Lansing
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NU -7.5 | O/U: 50.5
Team Leaders
Northwestern Wildcats Leaders
Ryan Boe
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Daniel Anderson
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Ricky Ahumaraeze
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Michigan State Spartans Leaders
Peyton Babbitt
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jace Clarizio
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Rodney Bullard Jr.
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Northwestern Wildcats (33.2%)
Michigan State Spartans (66.8%)
Total Submissions: 97 circles
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