Northern Illinois vs. Iowa Prediction, Picks and Odds

Our in-depth analysis offers a comprehensive prediction for the Northern Illinois vs. Iowa NCAAF game on September 5, 2026. Drawing from 10,000 simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.

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Northern Illinois
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40
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Iowa
Kinnick Stadium
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Win %
  • Northern Illinois
    0%
  • Iowa
    100%
Win Probability
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Northern Illinois
0 0 0 0 0
Iowa
20 13 7 0 40
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Iowa
Northern Illinois
1st and 10 at the IOWA 33
Last Play
T.Dickens pass complete. Catch made by K.McInerney for 17 yards. Pushed out of bounds by B.Weivoda at IOWA 33.

Northern Illinois vs. Iowa: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

  • Teams: Northern Illinois vs. Iowa
  • Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
  • Time: 4:15 PM ET
  • Venue: Kinnick Stadium

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Iowa favored at -34
  • Total (Over/Under): 46.5
  • Moneyline Odds: Northern Illinois +7000, Iowa -14993

Dimers' win probabilities

  • Northern Illinois: 1%
  • Iowa: 99%

Dimers' predictive model estimates win probabilities after simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view of each team's chances.

Projected Final Score

Our predicted final score for this college football matchup is Northern Illinois 8-38 Iowa.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives Northern Illinois a win probability of 1%, while Iowa has a win probability of 99%.

Summary

According to our analysis, Iowa is more likely to beat Northern Illinois in CFB action at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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