Eastern Illinois at Northwestern Week 3 College Football Matchup Eastern Illinois at Northwestern Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 14 2024 · Week 3 · Neutral Site · 🏟 L&S Martin Stadium (Temp) Evanston, IL · Turf · 15,000 cap
Eastern Illinois✈ 180 miSame TZ
Away (Neutral)
7 31
Final
Home (Neutral)
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2024 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2023 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Eastern Illinois
25
EIU +26.5
Northwestern
16
P&R Line Eastern Illinois -9
P&R Total O/U 40.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Northwestern -26.5 · O/U 38.5
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Lean
Game Control
76%
Northwestern wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Northwestern -26.5
O/U 38.5
ESPN Bet
🏠 Northwestern 3rd straight Home Game 🛋 Eastern Illinois Coming off BYE
Eastern Illinois 2024 Schedule
Eastern Illinois's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/29Eastern Illinois at Illinois+28.5L0–4550.5L0–45UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/14Eastern Illinois vs Northwestern+26.5L7–3138.5L7–31UY
Northwestern 2024 Schedule
Northwestern's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Northwestern vs Miami (OH)-4.0W13–643.0W13–6UY
Fri 9/6Northwestern vs Duke-2.5L20–2637.5L20–26ON
Sat 9/14Northwestern vs Eastern Illinois-26.5W31–738.5W31–7UN
Sat 9/21Northwestern at Washington+11.5L5–2442.5L5–24UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/5Northwestern vs Indiana+12.5L24–4140.5L24–41ON
Fri 10/11Northwestern at Maryland+11.0W37–1045.0W37–10OY
Sat 10/19Northwestern vs Wisconsin+9.5L3–2342.5L3–23UN
Sat 10/26Northwestern at Iowa+16.5L14–4038.5L14–40ON
Sat 11/2Northwestern at Purdue+3.0W26–2044.5W26–20OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/16Northwestern vs Ohio State+28.0L7–3143.5L7–31UY
Sat 11/23Northwestern at Michigan+10.5L6–5035.5L6–50ON
Sat 11/30Northwestern vs Illinois+8.5L28–3842.5L28–38ON
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Eastern Illinois Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Eastern Illinois
0.00
Northwestern #47
1.08
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Illinois
0.00
Northwestern #35
0.67
Eastern Illinois +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2023 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Northwestern Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Eastern Illinois #140
8.1
Northwestern #46
41.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Illinois #140
81.1
Northwestern #67
38.4
Northwestern +33.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2023 full season · preseason estimate
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself