Northwestern Wildcats
Big Ten
· 2026 schedule
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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
+6.1
11 FBS opponents · 1 FCS
SOS rank
#7
of 138 FBS teams
Full 2026 schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result / line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | Sep 5 | 8:00p ET | vs  S Dakota StFCS / Other | Home | BTN | NU -12.5 preview |
| Wk 3 | Sep 19 | 7:30p ET | vs  ColoradoBig 12 | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 4 | Sep 25 | 8:00p ET | at 6  IndianaBig Ten | Away | FOX | — preview |
| Wk 5 | Oct 2 | 8:00p ET | vs 18  Penn StateBig Ten | Home | FOX | — preview |
| Wk 6 | Oct 10 | TBD | vs  Ball StateMAC | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 7 | Oct 17 | TBD | at  Michigan StBig Ten | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 8 | Oct 24 | TBD | vs  RutgersBig Ten | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 9 | Oct 31 | TBD | at 2  OregonBig Ten | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 10 | Nov 7 | TBD | vs 22  IowaBig Ten | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 11 | Nov 14 | TBD | at 1  Ohio StateBig Ten | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 12 | Nov 21 | TBD | at  MinnesotaBig Ten | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 13 | Nov 28 | TBD | vs  IllinoisBig Ten | Home | ILL -3.5 preview |
Schedule strength = mean opponent efficiency margin from The CFB King's 2026 final ratings.
Open weeks: 2
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Offense Spread
WR-X
8Hayden Eligon IIJRreceiving leader
Receiving34 REC, 476 YDS, 3 TD
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
10Ricky AhumaraezeRS JR10 receptions
2025 totals 10 receptions200 receiving yards20.0 yards per reception
87Carson GroveRS SO2 receptions
2025 totals 2 receptions17 receiving yards8.5 yards per reception
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 JR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
82Jaden McDuffieFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
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 SO2 receptions
2025 totals 2 receptions17 receiving yards8.5 yards per reception
20Chase FarrellRS SOtransfer1 rushing attempts
2025 totals 1 rushing attempts1 rushing yards1.0 yards per rush attempt
LT
74Grant SeagrenRS JRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
75Arkel AnugwomRS JRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
70Leighton BurbachFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
LG
62Ezomo OratokhaiRS SO
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
71Dennis RahouskiRS SO
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
77Idrys CottonRS SO
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
C
65Jackson CarselloGR2 total tackles
2024 totals 2 total tackles
RG
64Anthony BirsaRS JR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
67Jace BorcherdingRS SO
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
50Owen ForsFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
RT
73Deuce McGuireRS SR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
61David AnchondoRS JRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
72Jack FuchsFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
TE
84Luke DehnickeRS SOtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
86Alex HonigGRtransfer13 receptions
2025 totals 13 receptions162 receiving yards12.5 yards per reception3 receiving touchdowns
83Blake Van BurenGR1 total tackles
2025 totals 1 total tackles
QB
0Aidan ChilesSRtransfer1,392 passing yards
2025 totals 1,392 passing yards10 passing touchdowns3 interceptions134.0 qbrating
4Nicco MarchiolRS SRtransfer720 passing yards
2025 totals 720 passing yards2 passing touchdowns2 interceptions131.7 qbrating
2Ryan BoeRS SOpassing leader
Passing1/3, 7 YDS
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
RB
5Caleb KomolafeRS JRrushing leader
Rushing175 CAR, 886 YDS, 10 TD
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
27Gavin SawchukGRtransfer109 rushing attempts
2025 totals 109 rushing attempts486 rushing yards4.5 yards per rush attempt8 rushing touchdowns
6Joseph Himon IIGRrushing leader
Rushing99 CAR, 486 YDS, 1 TD
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
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 SOtransfer1 total tackles
2025 totals 1 total tackles
LDT
15Brendan FlakesRS SR18 total tackles
2025 totals 18 total tackles1 passes defended
93Glory Stephen-WangbojeRS JRtransfer23 total tackles
2025 totals 23 total tackles1 sacks2 passes defended
95Mason MayneRS FR2 total tackles
2025 totals 2 total tackles
RDT
88Migo JacksonGRtransfer5 total tackles
2025 totals 5 total tackles1 sacks
54Tyler GantRS JR4 total tackles
2025 totals 4 total tackles
99Troy RegovichRS SO
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
RDE
24Jamaal JohnsonGRtransfer25 total tackles
2025 totals 25 total tackles
44Callen CampbellRS SO7 total tackles
2025 totals 7 total tackles
WLB
33Braydon BrusRS SRtackles leader
Tackles70
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
45Jack Sadowsky VSRtransfer6 total tackles
2025 totals 6 total tackles
34Payton RothRS JR8 total tackles
2025 totals 8 total tackles
MLB
2Kobie McKinzieGRtransfer32 total tackles
2025 totals 32 total tackles1 sacks
42Nigel GloverRS JRtransfer5 total tackles
2025 totals 5 total tackles
LCB
7Ore AdeyiGRinterceptions leader
Interceptions1
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
3Brenden DeasfernandesGRtransfer25 total tackles
2025 totals 25 total tackles8 passes defended
25Marquet Dorsey Jr.SO1 total tackles
2025 totals 1 total tackles
SS
21Damon WaltersRS JR3 total tackles
2025 totals 3 total tackles
0Alijah JonesSO10 total tackles
2025 totals 10 total tackles
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.SO15 total tackles
2025 totals 15 total tackles
RCB
13Josh FussellRS JR32 total tackles
2025 totals 32 total tackles9 passes defended
4Montae PateRS SRtransfer53 total tackles
2025 totals 53 total tackles7 passes defended
NB
9Braden TurnerRS SR56 total tackles
2025 totals 56 total tackles2 passes defended
Special teams
PT
92Nikola DugandzicRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
95Marko DubakRS SRtransfer4 total tackles
2025 totals 4 total tackles
PK
90Jackson KleatherSRtransfer19 field goals made
2025 totals 19 field goals made86.4 field goal percentage
98Noah SurFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
94Henry HelmsRS JR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
KO
92Nikola DugandzicRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
98Noah SurFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
94Henry HelmsRS JR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
LS
59Jack FlorentineRS SO
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
60Evan BoutorwickGRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
H
94Henry HelmsRS JR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
95Marko DubakRS SRtransfer4 total tackles
2025 totals 4 total tackles
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 PreckelSO42 rushing attempts
2025 totals 42 rushing attempts149 rushing yards3.5 yards per rush attempt
20Chase FarrellRS SOtransfer1 rushing attempts
2025 totals 1 rushing attempts1 rushing yards1.0 yards per rush attempt
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Betting record
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Straight up | 7-6 · 54% (13) |
| Against the spread | 9-4 · 69% (13) |
| Over / under | 6-7 · 46% (13) |
| At home (SU) | 5-2 · 71% (7) |
| On the road (SU) | 1-4 · 20% (5) |
| As favorite (ATS) | 4-2 · 67% (6) |
| As underdog (ATS) | 5-2 · 71% (7) |
2025: 1 neutral-site game is in the straight-up record and in neither the home nor the road row.
Closing lines come from ESPN's odds record for each game, excluding in-game prices. No 2025 game landed exactly on its spread, so there are no pushes in these records.
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