Northwestern Wildcats
Big Ten
· 2026 schedule
0-00-0 conf
Record
0-0
0-0 in Big Ten
Games
12
7 home · 5 away · 0 neutral
Conference games
9
3 non-conference
Ranked opponents
5
AP Top 25 · 2026-08-17
Schedule strength
+5.5
11 FBS opponents · 1 FCS
SOS rank
#11
of 138 FBS teams
Full 2026 schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | TV | Result / line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | Sep 5 | vs  S Dakota StFCS / Other | Home | BTN | NU -12.5 preview |
| Wk 3 | Sep 19 | vs  ColoradoBig 12 | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 4 | Sep 25 | at 6  IndianaBig Ten | Away | FOX | — preview |
| Wk 5 | Oct 2 | vs 18  Penn StateBig Ten | Home | FOX | — preview |
| Wk 6 | Oct 10 | vs  Ball StateMAC | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 7 | Oct 17 | at  Michigan StBig Ten | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 8 | Oct 24 | vs  RutgersBig Ten | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 9 | Oct 31 | at 2  OregonBig Ten | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 10 | Nov 7 | vs 22  IowaBig Ten | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 11 | Nov 14 | at 1  Ohio StateBig Ten | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 12 | Nov 21 | at  MinnesotaBig Ten | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 13 | Nov 28 | vs  IllinoisBig Ten | Home | ILL -3.5 preview |
Schedule strength = mean opponent efficiency margin from The College King's 2025 final ratings, a preseason estimate until 2026 games are played.
Depth chart click a player for his history
Offense Spread
WR-X
8Hayden Eligon IIJR43.4 rec yds/g
2025 totals
37 rec521 rec yds3 rec TD
2025 per game
3.1 rec43.4 rec yds0.2 rec TD
career · 15 games
41 rec604 rec yds3 rec TD
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northwestern | 12 | 37 rec521 rec yds3 rec TD |
| 2024 | Northwestern | 3 | 4 rec83 rec yds |
10Ricky AhumaraezeRS JR33.3 rec yds/g
2025 totals
10 rec200 rec yds
2025 per game
1.7 rec33.3 rec yds
career · 6 games
10 rec200 rec yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northwestern | 6 | 10 rec200 rec yds |
87Carson GroveRS SO8.5 rec yds/g
2025 totals
2 rec17 rec yds
2025 per game
1.0 rec8.5 rec yds
career · 2 games
2 rec17 rec yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northwestern | 2 | 2 rec17 rec yds |
WR-Z
17Griffin WildeSRtransferreceiving leader
Receiving61 REC, 783 YDS, 6 TD
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
3Frank Covey IVRS JR22.0 rec yds/g
2025 totals
2 rec22 rec yds
2025 per game
2.0 rec22.0 rec yds
career · 6 games
12 rec120 rec yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northwestern | 1 | 2 rec22 rec yds |
| 2024 | Northwestern | 5 | 10 rec98 rec yds |
82Jaden McDuffieFR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
WR-SL
19Drew WagnerJRreceiving leader
Receiving22 REC, 172 YDS, 2 TD
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
87Carson GroveRS SO8.5 rec yds/g
2025 totals
2 rec17 rec yds
2025 per game
1.0 rec8.5 rec yds
career · 2 games
2 rec17 rec yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northwestern | 2 | 2 rec17 rec yds |
20Chase FarrellRS SO0.2 rush yds/g
2025 totals
3 rec12 rec yds1 rush yds
2025 per game
0.8 rec3.0 rec yds0.2 rush yds
career · 4 games
3 rec12 rec yds1 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northwestern | 4 | 3 rec12 rec yds1 rush yds |
LT
74Grant SeagrenRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
75Arkel AnugwomRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
70Leighton BurbachFR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
LG
62Ezomo OratokhaiRS SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
71Dennis RahouskiRS SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
77Idrys CottonRS SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
C
65Jackson CarselloGR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
RG
64Anthony BirsaRS JR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
67Jace BorcherdingRS SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
50Owen ForsFR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
RT
73Deuce McGuireRS SR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
61David AnchondoRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
72Jack FuchsFR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
TE
84Luke DehnickeRS SOtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
86Alex HonigGRfrom UConn2.9 rush yds/g
83Blake Van BurenGR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
QB
0Aidan ChilesSRfrom Michigan St174.0 pass yds/g
2025 totals
1,392 pass yds10 pass TD3 INT128 comp203 att227 rush yds6 rush TD
2025 per game
174.0 pass yds1.2 pass TD0.4 INT16.0 comp25.4 att28.4 rush yds0.8 rush TD
career · 29 games
4,116 pass yds27 pass TD14 INT344 comp561 att531 rush yds12 rush TD
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Michigan St | 8 | 1,392 pass yds10 pass TD3 INT128 comp203 att227 rush yds6 rush TD |
| 2024 | Michigan St | 12 | 2,415 pass yds13 pass TD11 INT192 comp323 att225 rush yds3 rush TD |
| 2023 | Oregon St | 9 | 309 pass yds4 pass TD24 comp35 att79 rush yds3 rush TD |
4Nicco MarchiolRS SRfrom West Virginia180.0 pass yds/g
2025 totals
720 pass yds2 pass TD2 INT66 comp98 att56 rush yds1 rush TD
2025 per game
180.0 pass yds0.5 pass TD0.5 INT16.5 comp24.5 att14.0 rush yds0.2 rush TD
career · 21 games
1,401 pass yds9 pass TD7 INT133 comp207 att309 rush yds4 rush TD
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | West Virginia | 4 | 720 pass yds2 pass TD2 INT66 comp98 att56 rush yds1 rush TD |
| 2024 | West Virginia | 8 | 434 pass yds5 pass TD2 INT37 comp56 att120 rush yds2 rush TD |
| 2023 | West Virginia | 9 | 247 pass yds2 pass TD3 INT30 comp53 att133 rush yds1 rush TD |
2Ryan BoeRS SO2.4 pass yds/g
2025 totals
17 pass yds1 INT2 comp7 att118 rush yds1 rush TD
2025 per game
2.4 pass yds0.1 INT0.3 comp1.0 att16.9 rush yds0.1 rush TD
career · 8 games
59 pass yds2 INT6 comp20 att103 rush yds1 rush TD
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northwestern | 7 | 17 pass yds1 INT2 comp7 att118 rush yds1 rush TD |
| 2024 | Northwestern | 1 | 42 pass yds1 INT4 comp13 att-15 rush yds |
RB
5Caleb KomolafeRS JR78.4 rush yds/g
2025 totals
941 rush yds190 carries11 rush TD11 rec60 rec yds1 rec TD
2025 per game
78.4 rush yds15.8 carries0.9 rush TD0.9 rec5.0 rec yds0.1 rec TD
career · 25 games
1,089 rush yds244 carries11 rush TD18 rec101 rec yds2 rec TD
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northwestern | 12 | 941 rush yds190 carries11 rush TD11 rec60 rec yds1 rec TD |
| 2024 | Northwestern | 10 | 139 rush yds50 carries2 rec8 rec yds |
| 2023 | Northwestern | 3 | 9 rush yds4 carries5 rec33 rec yds1 rec TD |
27Gavin SawchukGRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
6Joseph Himon IIGR44.2 rush yds/g
2025 totals
486 rush yds99 carries1 rush TD21 rec118 rec yds
2025 per game
44.2 rush yds9.0 carries0.1 rush TD1.9 rec10.7 rec yds
career · 36 games
879 rush yds186 carries3 rush TD54 rec433 rec yds2 rec TD
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northwestern | 11 | 486 rush yds99 carries1 rush TD21 rec118 rec yds |
| 2024 | Northwestern | 12 | 257 rush yds52 carries2 rush TD15 rec96 rec yds1 rec TD |
| 2023 | Northwestern | 13 | 136 rush yds35 carries18 rec219 rec yds1 rec TD |
Defense Multiple 4-3
LDE
47Michael KilbaneRS JRsacks leader
Sacks3.5
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
5Dominic KirksRS SOtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
LDT
15Brendan FlakesRS SR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
93Glory Stephen-WangbojeRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
95Mason MayneRS FR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
RDT
88Migo JacksonGRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
54Tyler GantRS JR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
99Troy RegovichRS SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
RDE
24Jamaal JohnsonGRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
44Callen CampbellRS SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
WLB
33Braydon BrusRS SRtackles leader
Tackles70
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
45Jack Sadowsky VSRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
34Payton RothRS JR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
MLB
2Kobie McKinzieGRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
42Nigel GloverRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
LCB
7Ore AdeyiGRinterceptions leader
Interceptions1
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
3Brenden DeasfernandesGRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
25Marquet Dorsey Jr.SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
SS
21Damon WaltersRS JR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
0Alijah JonesSO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
FS
31Robert FitzgeraldRS SRtackles leader
Tackles109
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
29Jon Jon Stevens Jr.SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
RCB
13Josh FussellRS JR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
4Montae PateRS SRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
NB
9Braden TurnerRS SR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
Special teams
PT
92Nikola DugandzicRS FR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
95Marko DubakRS SRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
PK
90Jackson KleatherSRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
98Noah SurFR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
94Henry HelmsRS JR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
KO
92Nikola DugandzicRS FR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
98Noah SurFR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
94Henry HelmsRS JR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
LS
59Jack FlorentineRS SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
60Evan BoutorwickGRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
H
94Henry HelmsRS JR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
95Marko DubakRS SRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
PR
17Griffin WildeSRtransferreceiving leader
Receiving61 REC, 783 YDS, 6 TD
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
19Drew WagnerJRreceiving leader
Receiving22 REC, 172 YDS, 2 TD
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
KR
41Robby PreckelSO29.8 rush yds/g
2025 totals
1 rec4 rec yds149 rush yds
2025 per game
0.2 rec0.8 rec yds29.8 rush yds
career · 5 games
1 rec4 rec yds149 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northwestern | 5 | 1 rec4 rec yds149 rush yds |
20Chase FarrellRS SO0.2 rush yds/g
2025 totals
3 rec12 rec yds1 rush yds
2025 per game
0.8 rec3.0 rec yds0.2 rush yds
career · 4 games
3 rec12 rec yds1 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northwestern | 4 | 3 rec12 rec yds1 rush yds |
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