DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Northwestern defeated UL Monroe 42–7 in a dominant performance. Northwestern covered by 22.5; Game went Over by 5.5. The market closed at Northwestern -12.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Northwestern -24.7 - a gap of 12.2 points toward Northwestern, of which 11.2 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
The Warhawks scored on their opening drive (7 plays, 75 yards) but were held scoreless for the remainder of the game, managing only 273 total yards against Northwestern.
QB Aidan Armenta passed for 129 yards and a TD but was ineffective after the first drive, with key pass breakups and a sack by Northwestern's defense stalling drives.
Northwestern scored on their first three possessions and amassed 515 total yards, indicating the Warhawks' defense struggled to contain both the pass and run.
Louisiana-Monroe dropped to 0-6 all-time against Big Ten opponents, highlighting a pattern of difficulty competing against Power Five competition.
The Warhawks will resume conference action on the road against Coastal Carolina, needing to rebound offensively and defensively to compete in the Sun Belt.
At kickoff, conditions at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium were Clear, 78°F with winds of 8 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
78°F
| Measure | UL MonroeAway | NorthwesternHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 700 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Home game |
| Season total | 2,928 miles | 1,692 miles |
| Body clock | 14:30 | 14:30 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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