The Leathernecks will play the Wildcats on Friday, September 5th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 2 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on BTN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season continues with Western Illinois matching up against Northwestern at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Western Illinois has a 96.67 conference power ranking for the 2025 season so far. The 2025 conference power ranking for Northwestern is 95.67.
- Away Western Illinois - Western Illinois currently has a 0-1 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the Big South-OVC Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home Northwestern - So far, Northwestern has a 0-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2025. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - Western Illinois ranks 6th (3) in the Big South-OVC Conference, with Northwestern currently ranking 15th (3) for points scored in the 2025 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Western Illinois stands 1st (52) in the Big South-OVC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Northwestern sits at 3rd (23) in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2025 season.
- Team Records - Western Illinois has a 0-1 regular season overall record, with Northwestern currently possessing a 0-1 regular season standing for the 2025 NCAAF season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown as Western Illinois clashes with Northwestern at Martin Stadium.
Northwestern looks to bounce back in this crucial home game against a tough opponent.
With both teams hungry for a win, be sure to review this game's prop bets and compare the odds below at SportsBetting3.com!
Best Leathernecks at Wildcats Odds
| Underdog Western Illinois | Favorite Northwestern |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Northwestern is a -31.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Western Illinois is a +31.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 48.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 48.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Western Illinois
Northwestern
9/05/25 7:30pm EDT | +31.5 -110-31.5 -110 |
Underdog Western Illinois - Western Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +31.5 Western Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 31 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 32 or more.
Favorite Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -31.5 Northwestern favorite bet wins if they win by 32 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 31 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Western Illinois at Northwestern Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Western Illinois
Northwestern
9/05/25 7:30pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 2 | Western Illinois vs Northwestern Friday, September 5th, 2025 | NU 42, WIU 7 Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | Northwestern by 35 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big South-OVC | |||||||||
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 94 | 0-0 | 0-2 | L2 |
| Big Ten | |||||||||
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 30 | 1-0 | 0-1 | W1 |
Western Illinois & Northwestern Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Western Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Western Illinois YR: futures available
Northwestern Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Northwestern |
Western Illinois & Northwestern Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Western Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 52, WIU 3 Friday, August 29th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Western Illinois vs Northwestern | NU 42, WIU 7 Friday, September 5th, 2025 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Northwestern vs Tulane | TULN 23, NU 3 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Western Illinois vs Northwestern | NU 42, WIU 7 Friday, September 5th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Oregon vs Northwestern | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | UCLA vs Northwestern | Saturday, September 27th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Louisiana-Monroe vs Northwestern | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Northwestern vs Penn State | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Purdue vs Northwestern | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Northwestern vs Nebraska | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Northwestern vs USC | Friday, November 7th, 2025 9:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Michigan vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Minnesota vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Northwestern vs Illinois | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Western Illinois vs Northwestern College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, September 5th, 2025 at 7:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Western Illinois vs Northwestern Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Illinois vs Northwestern Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other September 5, 2025 NCAAFB Games
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- Northern Illinois vs Maryland - 9/05/25 7:30pm EDT
- Eastern Washington vs Boise State - 9/05/25 9:00pm EDT