FINAL Game forecast · REGULAR week 1

Eastern IllinoisatMinnesota

Thu, Sep. 3 · 8:00 PM ET · Huntington Bank Stadium

Eastern Illinois7

Minnesota59

CALLED

SharpTake projected Minnesota at 99%. Minnesota won.

ProjectedMinnesota by 36.5

ActualMinnesota by 52

Difference15.5 pts

Market spreadMinnesota -43.5

Vs spreadLOSSSharpTake Pick: Eastern Illinois +43.5

Pregame forecast · published before kickoff and not revised

Eastern Illinois 1%Minnesota 99%

SharpTake projects Minnesota to win.

MinnesotaProjected winner

99%Win probability

Minnesota by 36.5Projected margin

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Coverage and limitations

Forecasts are produced only when both teams meet SharpTake's evidence requirements.
Player availability, injuries, weather, travel, and rest are not included.
Neither team has completed a game this season; the forecast rests on prior-season evidence.

Forecasts are model-based context, not guarantees.

Forecast model · Data cutoff Sep. 3, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET