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WEEK 5
FOXAI PredictionNU @ IU
Saturday, September 26, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 67% confidence
Indiana HoosiersWIN PROBABILITYNorthwestern Wildcats
57%
43%
MODEL PICK
Indiana Hoosiers
CONFIDENCE
67%
2
Home Edge
5
Neutral
0
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Hoosiers 50/10050/100 Wildcats
Indiana Hoosiers
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
Northwestern Wildcats
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
IU rates 50/100 vs NU at 50/100 — a 0-point gap in program quality.
Hoosiers 0/1000/100 Wildcats
Indiana Hoosiers
0-0 (0% win rate)
Northwestern Wildcats
0-0 (0% win rate)
IU is 0-0 vs NU at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
5–1
2024
IU wins34 – 26
2023
IU wins47 – 11
2022
IU wins45 – 31
2021
NU wins39 – 11
2020
IU wins30 – 12
2019
IU wins24 – 9
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
Indiana Hoosiers
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
Northwestern Wildcats
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 26, 12:00 AM UTC
Network
FOX
Stadium
Unknown Stadium