Indiana vs Northwestern Picks and Prediction – 10/5/2024

By: Thomas Pemberton |

Last Updated: 09/29/2024 at 8:50 PM ET

Indiana at Northwestern 10/05/24 - College Football Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 10/5/2024, 7:30 PM UTC
Latest Odds: IND -12.5 ; O/U 42

Indiana vs Northwestern Prediction

The Northwestern Wildcats will host the Indiana Hoosiers this weekend. Northwestern is 2-2 on the season. The Wildcats are averaging 158.6 passing yards per game with 136 rushing yards per game. Northwestern is 2-1 on their home field this season. Stay up to date with our expert's College Football Picks. 

The Northwestern Wildcats lost at Washington in their last game 24-5. QB Jack Lausch threw for just 53 yards and 2 interceptions. Lausch has 2 passing touchdowns and 2 interceptions on the season. WR A.J. Henning has at least 5 catches in four straight games for the Wildcats. 

The Indiana Hoosiers head into this weekend with a perfect 5-0 record. Indiana ranks 3rd best in the nation averaging 48.8 points scored per game. The Hoosiers are averaging 520 total yards of offense per game. Indiana is 1-0 on the road this season. 

The Indiana Hoosiers beat Maryland in their last game played 42-28. QB Kurtis Rourke threw for 359 yards with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Rourke has 11 passing touchdowns and 2 interceptions on the season. RB TySon Lawton has 3 touchdowns over the Hoosiers last two games. 

Indiana vs Northwestern Pick Analysis

The Northwestern Wildcats have covered the spread in just one game this season. Northwestern last played Indiana back in 2019 when they lost by 31 points. Indiana has covered the spread in four games this season. The Hoosiers are better on both sides of the ball. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Hoosiers win and cover ATS 34-17. 

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