Northwestern vs. Indiana State College Football Odds, Plays and Insights


Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the Northwestern Wildcats vs. Indiana State Sycamores college football matchup on September 11, 2021.

Sep 3, 2021; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) looks to pass the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the second quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports

The Northwestern Wildcats (0-1) host the FCS Indiana State Sycamores on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Ryan Field. The Wildcats are heavily favored by 26.5 points in the outing. A 45.5-point over/under is set for the contest.

This article does not include any stats or insights for Indiana State, as they did not play any games at the Division I level last season.

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Odds for Northwestern vs. Indiana State

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Over/Under Insights

  • The combined points per game average of the two teams, 47, is 1.5 points above Saturday's over/under.
  • These two squads surrender a combined 59 points per game, 13.5 more than this contest's over/under.
  • The average total in Wildcats games this season is 45.0, 0.5 points fewer than Saturday's total of 45.5 .
  • The 45.5-point total for this game is 4.5 points below the 50.0 points per game average total in Sycamores games this season.

Northwestern Stats and Trends

  • Last game, the Wildcats fell to the Michigan State Spartans by a score of 38-21. The Spartans covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs.
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  • The teams combined to hit the over on the 45-point over/under.
  • The Wildcats average 21.0 points per game, the same number the Sycamores allow.
  • The Wildcats collect 400.0 yards per game, 22.0 more yards than the 378.0 the Sycamores give up per matchup.
  • The Wildcats have zero giveaways this season, while the Sycamores have zero takeaways .

Indiana State Stats and Trends

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  • The Sycamores rack up 26.0 points per game, 12.0 fewer than the Wildcats give up (38.0).
  • The Sycamores rack up 266.0 fewer yards per game (245.0) than the Wildcats give up per contest (511.0).
  • The Sycamores have zero giveaways this season, while the Wildcats have one takeaway .

Northwestern Top Players

  • Hunter Johnson leads his team with 283 passing yards (283.0 per game) and has a 69.8% completion percentage (30-of-43), throwing three touchdown passes and zero interceptions.
  • Evan Hull has run for a team-leading 87 yards on nine carries (87.0 yards per game). He also averages 23.0 receiving yards per game, grabbing three passes for 23 yards.
  • Andrew Clair has rushed for 14 yards on four carries (14.0 yards per game) this year.
  • This season Bryce Kirtz has seven catches and leads the team with 80 yards (80.0 per game).
  • Stephon Robinson Jr. has also tacked on 79 yards on five catches and one touchdown. He averages 79.0 receiving yards per game this year.
  • Malik Washington has caught three passes for 32 yards, averaging 32.0 yards per game this year.

Indiana State Top Players

  • Anthony Thompson has thrown for 87 yards while completing 56.5% of his passes (13-of-23).
  • Peterson Kerlegrand has taken 19 attempts for a team-leading 73 rushing yards (73.0 yards per game) while scoring one touchdown.
  • Michael Haupert has run for 59 yards on five carries (59.0 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
  • This season Dante Hendrix has five receptions for a team-high 52 receiving yards (52.0 per game).
  • Rontrez Morgan's stat line this year shows six catches for 26 yards. He puts up 26.0 receiving yards per game.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Indiana State Sycamores Game Info

  • Game Day: Saturday, September 11, 2021
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Location: Evanston, Illinois
  • Stadium: Ryan Field