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WEEK 2
BTNAI PredictionSDST @ NU
Sunday, September 6, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 62% confidence
Northwestern WildcatsWIN PROBABILITYSouth Dakota State Jackrabbits
45%
55%
MODEL PICK
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
CONFIDENCE
62%
1
Home Edge
5
Neutral
1
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Wildcats 50/10050/100 Jackrabbits
Northwestern Wildcats
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
NU rates 50/100 vs SDST at 50/100 — a 0-point gap in program quality.
Wildcats 0/1000/100 Jackrabbits
Northwestern Wildcats
0-0 (0% win rate)
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
0-0 (0% win rate)
NU is 0-0 vs SDST at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
1–5
2024
NU wins40 – 22
2023
SDST wins23 – 9
2022
SDST wins31 – 15
2021
SDST wins26 – 12
2020
SDST wins40 – 36
2019
SDST wins39 – 25
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
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
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
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
Sun, Sep 6, 12:00 AM UTC
Network
BTN
Stadium
Unknown Stadium