Northwestern (IA) Football
Northwestern (IA) is an NAIA football program. The 2026 record stands at 8-2. The Cooper Predictor rates Northwestern (IA) at +16.2, No. 21 of 96 NAIA teams. The model projects an 8-2 finish, with Playoff Odds of 58.1%. The model's pre-game picks are 8-1 in Northwestern (IA) games this season. Most recent result: beat Dakota Wesleyan 38-3 on Oct 31.
Open Northwestern (IA) in Cooper Predictor U →Updated Nov 2, 2026 · power ratings compare teams within NAIA.
2026 schedule, predictions & results
| Date | Opponent | Projection | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27 | @ Western Illinois | no pick on record | L 14-65 |
| Sep 5 | @ Morningside (Iowa) | L 14-34 15% ✗ | W 43-35 |
| Sep 12 | vs Mount Marty | W 31-24 71% ✓ | W 35-33 |
| Sep 19 | vs Midland | L 17-24 44% ✓ | L 16-28 |
| Sep 26 | @ Hastings | W 21-14 64% ✓ | W 33-26 |
| Oct 3 | vs Concordia (Neb.) | W 34-31 57% ✓ | W 38-24 |
| Oct 10 | @ Briar Cliff | W 35-10 93% ✓ | W 52-0 |
| Oct 17 | vs Doane | W 35-0 99% ✓ | W 45-17 |
| Oct 24 | @ Waldorf | W 52-7 100% ✓ | W 68-10 |
| Oct 31 | @ Dakota Wesleyan | W 34-17 86% ✓ | W 38-3 |
Projection = the model's pick, projected score and Northwestern (IA)'s win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.
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