Indiana vs Northwestern Game Matchup
Indiana logo Indiana Hoosiers vs Northwestern WildcatsNorthwestern logo
Saturday, October 5th 2024 (3:30 PM EDT)
Indiana -12.5 (40.5) (-535)  Open: -10.5
Indiana 41 - Northwestern: 24  (Big Ten)

 
Hoosiers (11 - 2) (10 - 3 - 0)
Coach Curt Cignetti (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 41 - 16 (30 - 22 on Road)
Record Prediction: 11 - 2 (#8)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
NW coming off BYE
Our Line: Indiana -27.5    (SP+ -28.5)
PPG only: IND: 34 - NW: 17 (51)
IND Win prob: 81% | Cover: 53%
IND Travel: 208 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Wildcats (4 - 8) (4 - 8 - 0)
Coach David Braun (8 - 5)
Avg Score : 18 - 26 (18 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Indiana's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/31 Indiana vs Florida International-20.550.5W 31 - 7
Fri 9/6 Indiana vs Western Illinois-44.552.5W 77 - 3
Sat 9/14 Indiana at UCLA-3.546.5W 42 - 13
Sat 9/21 Indiana vs Charlotte-28.550.0W 52 - 14
Sat 9/28 Indiana vs Maryland-7.550.0W 42 - 28
Sat 10/5 Indiana vs Northwestern-12.540.5W 41 - 24
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/19 Indiana vs Nebraska-6.548.0W 56 - 7
Sat 10/26 Indiana vs Washington-5.554.0W 31 - 17
Sat 11/2 Indiana at Michigan State-7.553.5W 47 - 10
Sat 11/9 Indiana vs Michigan-14.547.5W 20 - 15
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/23 Indiana at Ohio State+10.552.5L 15 - 38
Sat 11/30 Indiana vs Purdue-28.556.5W 66 - 0
Fri 12/20 Indiana at Notre Dame+7.050.0L 17 - 27
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Northwestern's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/31 Northwestern vs Miami (OH)-4.043.0W 13 - 6
Fri 9/6 Northwestern vs Duke-2.537.5L 20 - 26
Sat 9/14 Northwestern vs Eastern Illinois-26.538.5W 31 - 7
Sat 9/21 Northwestern at Washington+11.542.5L 5 - 24
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/5 Northwestern vs Indiana+12.540.5L 24 - 41
Fri 10/11 Northwestern at Maryland+11.045.0W 37 - 10
Sat 10/19 Northwestern vs Wisconsin+9.542.5L 3 - 23
Sat 10/26 Northwestern at Iowa+16.538.5L 14 - 40
Sat 11/2 Northwestern at Purdue+3.044.5W 26 - 20
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/16 Northwestern vs Ohio State+28.043.5L 7 - 31
Sat 11/23 Northwestern at Michigan+10.535.5L 6 - 50
Sat 11/30 Northwestern vs Illinois+8.542.5L 28 - 38
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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IND's OC Mike Shanahan vs NW's DC Tim McGarigle     NW's OC Zach Lujan vs IND's DC Bryant Haines

Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
IND#106 (.12)41% (85)41.339% (117)3.26 (38)12144% (48)2123.11 (119)#103 (.24)46% (120)15.647% (109)45% (118)4.08 (95)511.51
NW#113 (.1)38% (110)17.839% (109)2.63 (129)10238% (102)2024.11 (48)#33 (.14)43% (83)26.343% (73)44% (94)3.65 (56)42.60.71.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
IND0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
NW0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
IND Offense1241.330.340.9%3.111.5203341212123.450%49%39%44%17%.12
NW Defense1326.326.343.1%3.651.8 - - - - - 54%45%43%44%14%.14
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
IND Defense1215.62245.8%4.081 - - - - - 52%47%47%45%17%.24
NW Offense1317.817.838.3%4.110.7173041022022.949%51%39%38%16%.1

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Indiana1229:2519.737%35%5.5511.516.11.8226.5
Northwestern1328:3416.840%21%5.342.60.71.84.21.9029.7
Run Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
IND Offense1250% (68)39% (117)36.2121.33.413 (108).07 (112)3.26 (38)69% (105)11% (83)0.91 (108)
NW Defense1354% (115)43% (73) - - - - .09 (36)3.12 (73)69% (43)9% (105)0.92 (31)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
IND Defense1252% (96)47% (109) - - - - .14 (65)3.24 (100)75% (80)10% (58)0.85 (14)
NW Offense1349% (79)39% (109)35.2101.92.913 (108).05 (120)2.63 (129)70% (97)11% (88)0.83 (128)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
IND Offense1249% (70)44% (48)17.930.5212.3711.918 (81)10 (56).26 (76)1.5 (119)30% (43)28% (91).16 (118)6% (82)1.9 (107)
NW Defense1345% (20)44% (94) - - - - - - 13 (26).22 (39)1.4 (9)29% (123)32% (102).31 (68)5% (101)1.8 (9)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
IND Defense1247% (36)45% (118) - - - - - - 10 (67).39 (117)1.6 (77)29% (115)33% (104).41 (110)6% (69)2.2 (103)
NW Offense1351% (51)38% (102)18.529.92026.810.920 (70)8 (30).18 (100)1.6 (62)35% (116)29% (84).36 (59)5% (23)2.2 (25)

Indiana's Power Ratings
Indiana's Power Rating: 17.50 #10
Indiana's Offense Rating: 28.20 #6
Indiana's Defense Rating: 4.35 #24
2024 Talent Rating: 706.00 #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 11% #38
Indiana's 2024 Expected Record: 11.0 - 2.0
Indiana's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 20.1 #11
Indiana's Offense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #18
Indiana's Defense SP+ Rating: 16.4 #15

Indiana's SP+ Ratings
Indiana's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 20.1 #11
Indiana's Offense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #18
Indiana's Defense SP+ Rating: 16.4 #15

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 830.11
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99

Power Ratings Matchup
Indiana: 17.50   Northwestern: -9.92

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Indiana: 20.1   Northwestern: -8.2




Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: -9.92 #100
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 11.18 #125
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 11.29 #83
2024 Talent Rating: 730.00 #50
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Northwestern's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0

Northwestern's SP+ Ratings
Northwestern's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.5 #124
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.3 #51

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 830.11
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99


Indiana Scoring
Offense: 41.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 30.3
Defense: 15.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 22

Indiana's 2024 Record
Record: 11 - 2
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 9 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Indiana 34
Northwestern 17

Projected Total Points: 51
Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 17.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.8
Defense: 26.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 26.3

Northwestern's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 4 - 8 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202410/05Northwestern24Indiana41IndianaIndiana -12.5Indiana40.5Over
201911/02Indiana34Northwestern3IndianaIndiana -8.5Indiana44.5Under
201610/22Northwestern24Indiana14NorthwesternNorthwestern -2.5Northwestern54.0Under
201209/29Northwestern44Indiana29Northwestern
201110/29Indiana38Northwestern59Northwestern
201010/30Indiana17Northwestern20Northwestern
200910/24Northwestern29Indiana28Northwestern
200810/25Indiana21Northwestern19Indiana
200711/10Northwestern31Indiana28Northwestern
200410/09Northwestern31Indiana24Northwestern
200310/11Indiana31Northwestern37Northwestern
200211/02Northwestern41Indiana37Northwestern
200111/03Indiana56Northwestern21Indiana
200010/06Northwestern52Indiana33Northwestern
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Northwestern1011 Overs
Indiana422 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams10 - 42 - 12 - 00 - 1
Road Teams4 - 101 - 21 - 00 - 2

(#10) Indiana Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 17.50 #10
Offense Rating: 28.20 #6
Defense Rating: 4.35 #24
Overall SP+ Rating: 20.1 #11
Offense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #18
Defense SP+ Rating: 16.4 #15
Talent Rating: 706.00 #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 11% #38
Expected Record: 11.0 - 2.0


Indiana Notes
(12/24) Signed QB Mendoza (Cal)/RB Hemby (MD)
(12/5) Co-OC Sunseri hired as UCLA OC after '24
(11/24) Off awful vs OSU, 153 total yards. Def wilted
(11/13) Off human vs Mich, Rgame awful (40 yds, 1.4 ypc)
(11/2) Run Def killed MSU. Off 47 pts but #'s bad
(11/1) 3-0, avg 27 ppg margin of victory in Oct
(10/28) QB Rourke (inj) could play vs Michigan St
(10/19) 500 yds, owned Nebraska. Def was good, fun team
Indiana     Ratings Matchup     Northwestern
Power #10
#100
Off #6
#125
Def #24
#83
Talent #58
#50
SP+ #11
#101
SP+ Off #18
#124
SP+ Def #15
#51

Rematch from Week 6
Indiana 12.5 (40.5)
Indiana won at Northwestern this year (41-24)

Previous Matchups
Indiana beat Northwestern last year (41-24)

Weather Forecast
Playing in L&S Martin Stadium (Temp)
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: IND | NW
Depth Chart: IND | NW
Rosters: IND | NW
(#100) Northwestern Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -9.92 #100
Offense Rating: 11.18 #125
Defense Rating: 11.29 #83
Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.5 #124
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.3 #51
Talent Rating: 730.00 #50
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0


Northwestern Notes
(8/4) Home games @ practice field. Wind factor
(12/21) Signed QB P Stone (SMU)
(11/18) QB Lausch tough vs OSU, Rgame abysmal, Def OK
(10/19) Off awful vs Wisc, 200 yds, 9 1st D, 2-14 3rd
(10/12) Killed MD. Tough, hard nosed. 4 TO's but Off bad
(10/11) OL bad in Run game, top 20 in Pass protection
(10/10) QB Lausch a big upgrade, genuine JAG QB
(9/10) QB: Jack Lausch replacing ineffective Mike Wright




  
Indiana's OC Mike Shanahan
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Kurtis Rourke22232069%30422959.5
Tayven Jackson233762%349419.4
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Justice Ellison159848105.347
Ty Son Lawton141668124.729
Kaelon Black4625125.521
Elijah Green2920156.951
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Elijah Sarratt53957818.184
Omar Cooper Jr.28594721.269
Myles Price38466312.341
Ke'Shawn Williams39448511.552
Northwestern's OC Zach Lujan
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jack Lausch15929654%1714785.8
Mike Wright396758%356015.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Cam Porter12650164.044
Joseph Himon II5225724.951
Jack Lausch8721322.429
Caleb Komolafe5013902.817
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
A.J. Henning59603410.246
Bryce Kirtz39598015.355
Thomas Gordon2725219.326
Cam Porter2317407.628

Indiana's DC Bryant Haines
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Aiden Fisher1186234
Jailin Walker8210258
Shawn Asbury II695214
D'Angelo Ponds555009
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mikail Kamara4614961
James Carpenter3711552
Tyrique Tucker245341
Lanell Carr395332
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
D'Angelo Ponds555009
Jailin Walker8210258
Jamari Sharpe131106
Northwestern's DC Tim McGarigle
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mac Uihlein844201
Xander Mueller575114
Theran Johnson5340010
Devin Turner512003
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Aidan Hubbard337671
Anto Saka155440
Michael Kilbane203300
Mac Uihlein844201
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Theran Johnson5340010
Josh Fussell391005
Xander Mueller575114