Colorado at Northwestern
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM EDT
Final score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
 Northwestern Winner | 7 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 41 |
GIE pre-game call: Northwestern at 93%. Hit
Pre-game
GIE win probability
Colorado 7% Underdog
Northwestern 93% Favorite
Northwestern is the model's favorite at 93%. Colorado has a 7% path. Home-field adjustment of +3.1 rating points baked in for Northwestern — venue-specific learned value (n=5 games).
Headline numbers below. The 90% confidence band reflects rating uncertainty (±1.5 points per side); the model isn't claiming precision down to the percentage point.
Recaps
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