The Wolverines will play the Wildcats on Saturday, November 15th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Wrigley Field. Watch this exciting Week 12 matchup at 12:00 pm EST.
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
It's now the back half of the 2025 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 12 action features a matchup between Michigan and Northwestern, kicking off at Wrigley Field on Saturday, November 15th, 2025. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Michigan has a 96.00 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Northwestern is 92.67.
- Away Michigan - As Week 12 looms, Michigan currently has a 2-2 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Northwestern - Northwestern has a 4-1 record as a home team as they approach Week 12. They currently rank 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Michigan ranks 11th (253) in the Big Ten Conference, with Northwestern currently ranking 16th (197) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Michigan stands 13th (155) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2025 college football season. Northwestern sits at 12th (172) in the Big Ten Conference for points against them heading into Week 12 of the 2025 season.
- Team Records - Michigan has a 7-2 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Northwestern currently 5-4 for the 2025 college football regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the mornin' to ya, me lads and lasses! Michigan battles Northwestern in a fierce showdown!
This Week 12 clash takes place at Wrigley Field in the heart of Chicago.
Michigan holds a Power Ranking of 96.00 while Northwestern sits at 92.67.
Michigan boasts a 7-2 record, while Northwestern is at 5-4.
Place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM or BetRivers! See this matchup's prop bets below and compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline.
Best Wolverines at Wildcats Odds
| Underdog Northwestern | Favorite Michigan |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Northwestern | Favorite Michigan |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Michigan is a -11.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northwestern is a +11.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 41.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 41.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Michigan is a -475 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northwestern is a +350 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Michigan
Northwestern
11/15/25 12:00pm EST | -11.5 -105+11.5 -115 |
Underdog Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +11.5 Northwestern underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Michigan - Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -11.5 Michigan favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Michigan 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Michigan
Northwestern
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
11/15/25 12:00pm EST | -235+160+10000Bet |
Michigan
Northwestern
Game to Overtime
11/15/25 12:00pm EST | Yes +1400No -10000Bet |
Michigan
Northwestern
Both Teams Score 10+
11/15/25 12:00pm EST | Yes -275No +210Bet |
Michigan
Northwestern
Both Teams Score 20+
11/15/25 12:00pm EST | Yes +260No -350Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Michigan
Northwestern
Both Teams Score 30+
11/15/25 12:00pm EST | Yes +1750No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 13 | Northwestern vs Michigan Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 | MICH 50, NU 6 Michigan Stadium | Michigan by 44 |
| 2021 Week 8 | Northwestern vs Michigan Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 | MICH 33, NU 7 Michigan Stadium | Michigan by 26 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 Michigan | 5-1 | 0.833 | 7 | 2 | 253 | 155 | 5-0 | 2-2 | W3 |
| Northwestern | 3-3 | 0.500 | 5 | 4 | 197 | 172 | 4-1 | 1-3 | L2 |
Michigan & Northwestern Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Michigan Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Michigan | +10000 Bet |
No NCAA College Football Championship TM Northwestern YR: futures available
Michigan & 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 | New Mexico vs Michigan | MICH 34, UNM 17 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Michigan vs Oklahoma | OU 24, MICH 13 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Central Michigan vs Michigan | MICH 63, CMU 3 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Michigan vs Nebraska | MICH 30, NEB 27 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Wisconsin vs Michigan | MICH 24, WIS 10 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Michigan vs USC | USC 31, MICH 13 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Washington vs Michigan | MICH 24, WASH 7 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Michigan vs Michigan State | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Purdue vs Michigan | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 12 | Michigan vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Michigan vs Maryland | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Ohio State vs Michigan | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 pm EST |
| 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 | ORE 34, NU 14 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | UCLA vs Northwestern | NU 17, UCLA 14 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Louisiana-Monroe vs Northwestern | NU 42, ULM 7 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Northwestern vs Penn State | NU 22, PSU 21 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Purdue vs Northwestern | NU 19, PUR 0 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Northwestern vs Nebraska | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 pm 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 Michigan 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 Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST, 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 Michigan vs Northwestern Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Michigan 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.
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