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WEEK 2
ESPN UnlmtdAI PredictionFOR @ NDSU
Saturday, September 5, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 60% confidence
North Dakota State BisonWIN PROBABILITYFordham Rams
54%
46%
MODEL PICK
North Dakota State Bison
CONFIDENCE
60%
2
Home Edge
5
Neutral
0
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Bison 50/10050/100 Rams
North Dakota State Bison
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
Fordham Rams
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
NDSU rates 50/100 vs FOR at 50/100 — a 0-point gap in program quality.
Bison 0/1000/100 Rams
North Dakota State Bison
0-0 (0% win rate)
Fordham Rams
0-0 (0% win rate)
NDSU is 0-0 vs FOR at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
4–2
2024
NDSU wins24 – 15
2023
NDSU wins27 – 7
2022
NDSU wins46 – 22
2021
FOR wins24 – 19
2020
FOR wins24 – 8
2019
NDSU wins25 – 9
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
North Dakota State Bison
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
Fordham Rams
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
About this model: Predictions are generated by an XGBoost machine learning model trained on 6+ years of college football data (2019–2025), including win/loss records, scoring offense/defense, AP rankings, strength of schedule, home field advantage, and head-to-head matchup history. Model historical accuracy: ~68%. For entertainment purposes only.
Game Information
Kickoff
Sat, Sep 5, 7:30 PM UTC
Network
ESPN Unlmtd
Stadium
Unknown Stadium