Ball State at Northwestern
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 12:30 PM EDT
Final score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ball State | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Northwestern Winner | 14 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 45 |
GIE pre-game call: Northwestern at 99%. Hit
Pre-game
GIE win probability
Ball State 1% Underdog
Northwestern 99% Favorite
Northwestern is the model's favorite at 99%. Ball State has a 1% path. Home-field adjustment of +4.0 rating points baked in for Northwestern — venue-specific learned value (n=3 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
Weekly recaps generate Monday morning. Check back for both teams' write-ups.