The Wildcats will play the Green Wave on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Yulman Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPNU.
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 has begun, with Northwestern and Tulane scheduled to matchup at Yulman Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2024 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Northwestern had a 90.33 conference power ranking in the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Tulane in the 2024 season was 96.67.
- Away Northwestern - At the end of the 2024 regular season, Northwestern had a 2-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Tulane - Tulane finished the 2024 regular season with a 4-2 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the American Conference for home team wins in 2024.
- Points Scored - Northwestern wound up 17th (214) in the Big Ten Conference, with Tulane ranked 1st (491) for points scored in the 2024 American Conference.
- Points Against - Northwestern finished 4th (316) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Tulane wound up 12th (289) in the 2024 American Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Northwestern had a 4-8 regular season overall record, with Tulane notching a 9-5 regular season standing last year.
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Are you ready for a wild showdown as Northwestern takes on Tulane at Yulman Stadium?
Northwestern is looking to bounce back from a tough 4-8 season, while Tulane finished strong at 9-5 last year. It's sure to be an electrifying game as both teams battle it out on the field.
Be sure to visit SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game and review the odds below. Don't miss out on the action as these two teams go head-to-head in an early season matchup. Get ready for some thrilling college football action!
Best Wildcats at Green Wave Odds
| Underdog Northwestern | Favorite Tulane |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Northwestern | Favorite Tulane |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Tulane is a -4.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northwestern is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 45.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 45.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Tulane is a -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northwestern is a +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Northwestern
Tulane
8/30/25 12:00pm EDT | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Northwestern underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Tulane - Tulane bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Tulane favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Northwestern at Tulane 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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Northwestern
Tulane
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/30/25 12:00pm EDT | +105-155+10000Bet |
Northwestern
Tulane
Game to Overtime
8/30/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Northwestern
Tulane
Both Teams Score 10+
8/30/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -625No +400Bet |
Northwestern
Tulane
Both Teams Score 20+
8/30/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +125No -160Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Northwestern
Tulane
Both Teams Score 30+
8/30/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +750No -1600Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 1 | Northwestern vs Tulane Saturday, August 30th, 2025 | TULN 23, NU 3 Yulman Stadium | Tulane by 20 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| American | |||||||||
| Tulane | 2-0 | 1.000 | 5 | 1 | 157 | 139 | 3-0 | 2-1 | W2 |
| Big Ten | |||||||||
| Northwestern | 2-1 | 0.667 | 4 | 2 | 140 | 106 | 3-1 | 1-1 | W3 |
Northwestern & Tulane Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Northwestern Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Northwestern YR: futures available
Tulane Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Tulane | +30000 Bet |
Northwestern & Tulane 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 | 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 | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 3:00 pm 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 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Northwestern vs Tulane | TULN 23, NU 3 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Tulane vs South Alabama | TULN 33, USA 31 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Duke vs Tulane | TULN 34, DUKE 27 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Tulane vs Ole Miss | MISS 45, TULN 10 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Tulane vs Tulsa | TULN 31, TLSA 14 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | East Carolina vs Tulane | TULN 26, ECU 19 Thursday, October 9th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Army vs Tulane | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Tulane vs UTSA | Thursday, October 30th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Tulane vs Memphis | Friday, November 7th, 2025 9:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Florida Atlantic vs Tulane | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Tulane vs Temple | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Charlotte vs Tulane | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Northwestern vs Tulane 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, August 30th, 2025 at 12:00 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 Northwestern vs Tulane Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northwestern vs Tulane 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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