Sat, September 5th at 8:00 PM EDT
September 5, 2026 β’ Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: South Dakota State Jackrabbits (0-0) takes on Northwestern Wildcats (0-0) at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Visiting Side
Record
0-0
Northwestern Wildcats
Home Side
Record
0-0
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
59%
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
VS
41%
Northwestern Wildcats
Projected Score
SOU 27
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NOR 23
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 5 categories
- South Dakota State Jackrabbits scoring offense has an edge over Northwestern Wildcats defense.
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 Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
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
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
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South Dakota State Jackrabbits (52.6%)
Northwestern Wildcats (47.4%)
Total Submissions: 83 circles
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