Our rankings
Indiana 76%
Indiana #28 vs Northwestern #50 in our rankings (network centrality).
Indiana vs Northwestern Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
28
Indiana77%
Indiana77%Our pick: Indiana, 77% to win · projected 27–18
Common opponents
Indiana 65%
Indiana by 5.0 points here, from 2 comparisons.
Efficiency
Indiana 79%
Projected Indiana 27, Northwestern 18 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
Indiana vs Northwestern head to head this season
- Indiana W 29–23 home, Sep 25
Indiana and Northwestern common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Indiana went 1–0, Northwestern went 1–0. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Indiana | Northwestern | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rutgers |
W 47–15 away, Oct 3 | W 42–14 home, Oct 24 | IU +4.0 |