Prediction, Game Preview, and Odds for Indiana vs. Northwestern

Right now it is great to be an Indiana Hoosier.

The football team is 5-0 and has a pretty easy schedule for the next month. When Michigan comes to town on November 9, there is a good chance it will be 9-0.

IU is not just winning games; it is really rolling. It is 5-0, with wins of 10 or more in all four.

Indiana vs Northwestern Preview

Indiana vs Northwestern How to Watch
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2024
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET
Venue: Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium, Evanston, IL
How to Watch: Big Ten Network
Northwestern (2-2), Indiana (5-0)

Why Indiana Will Win

They could score, or they could not.

In the loss to Duke, it took extra time to score 20 points. In the win over Miami University, it scored 13, and in the loss to Northwestern last week, it scored 5.

The Indiana defense has been a lot of fun, but the Wildcat offense can not move the chains and has one of the worst passing games in the country. The eighth-ranked defense in the country and the leader in sacks should keep the pressure on them.

Why Northwestern Will Win

Northwestern’s defense has been strong.

The run defense has been solid, and the pass rush is strong enough to worry IU quarterback Kurtis Rourke and keep him from getting comfortable.

No, the Wildcat offense might not be doing enough. But the offensive line is great at protecting the pass, which should help the IU front seven a bit.

Indiana vs Northwestern: Who Will Win

Yes, Northwestern’s attack does not move the ball around enough.

Northwestern has a strange way of stopping teams from getting comfortable and following their game plan, so Indiana will not be able to get into a rhythm. However, the weather should be perfect in the most beautiful college football setting.

The Hoosiers will score first, and Northwestern will not be able to catch up.