Oct 31, 2026; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Griffin Wilde (17) catches a touchdown pass during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Northwestern suffered a disappointing 34-26 road loss to Oregon last weekend, snapping a four-game win streak. The Wildcats will look to bounce back Saturday ni

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Northwestern suffered a disappointing 34-26 road loss to Oregon last weekend, snapping a four-game win streak. The Wildcats will look to bounce back Saturday ni

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Oct 24, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun leads his team onto the field against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Plenty of big-time recruits from were at Ryan Field on Saturday to watch the Wildcats up close.

Oct 24, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats tight end Alex Honig (86) celebrates his touchdown reception against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Wildcats hit the road once again, this time traveling west to Eugene, Oregon, for a Big Ten showdown against the Oregon Ducks on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT. O

Oct 24, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Drew Wagner (19) catches a touchdown pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

The Northwestern Wildcats ' consistency has been rewarded. AP Poll Top 25 rankings are out after Week 8, and the Wildcats move up to No. 20.

Oct 24, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Chiles (0) runs with the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Northwestern Wildcats didn't have to break a sweat against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Quarterback Aidan Chiles led the Wildcats with five total touchdowns in a dominant 42-14 win on Saturday at Ryan Field.

Michigan State’s Michael Richard, left, closes in on Northwestern’s Caleb Komolafe during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

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The Northwestern Wildcats have once again shown their willingness never to quit. Another Saturday for the Wildcats to bring a "W" to their record as they rallied to beat the Michigan State Spartans, 24-21.

Oct 10, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Caleb Komolafe (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Ball State Cardinals during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Northwestern resumes conference play Saturday as they head on the road to take on Michigan State in East Lansing at 11 a.m. CT. The Wildcats and Spartans will m

Oct 10, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Joseph Himon II (6) runs the ball against the Ball State Cardinals during the second half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Northwestern doesn't get the same recognition or attention in the same breath as Ohio State, Michigan, or even Indiana, but there's a legitimate chance they can make it to the AP Top 25 Poll by the end of the month.

Oct 10, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Chiles (0) looks to pass against the Ball State Cardinals during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Northwestern secured a 30+ point victory Saturday afternoon in their final non-conference matchup of the season against Ball State. The Wildcats and Cardinals m

Oct 2, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Joseph Himon II (6) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the half quarter at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Northwestern Football is back in action on Saturday as they take on Ball State. It is the Cats final non- conference game of the season, after an electric win l

Oct 2, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Chiles (0) looks to pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Northwestern Wildcats will take on Ball State on Saturday, October 10, at the new Ryan Field. The Wildcats are looking to improve to 4-1 this season. Offensively and especially defensively, they dominated Penn State.

Oct 2, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Brendan Flakes (15) celebrates the Cats win against the Penn State Nittany Lions at New Ryan Field. Credit: David Banks-

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Friday night will forever be etched in Northwestern history as the Wildcats opened their new $875 million stadium with a victory against Penn State.

Sep 25, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Chiles (0) looks to throw a pass against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second half at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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The wait is finally over. Exactly one hundred years ago, Northwestern took the field for its first game at Dyche Stadium. Today, the Wildcats will rewrite histo

Sep 25, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Lee Beebe Jr. (29) reaches for an onside kick from the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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Despite losing to the Hoosiers, there's a silver lining to come out of this game. The Wildcats' defense was superb in the first half.

Sep 19, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Joseph Himon II (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes with offensive lineman Idrys Cotton (77) during the second half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Credit: David Banks-

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Dominate performance against the Colorado Buffaloes bodes well for the rest of the season.

Sep 5, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; South Dakota State Jackrabbits wide receiver Grahm Goering (12) catches a pass against Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Ore Adeyi (7) during the second half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Wildcats vs Buffaloes: key matchup insights and player highlights

Sep 5, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun looks on from the sideline before a game against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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In Northwestern’s final outing at its temporary lakefront venue, the Wildcats will face non-conference opponent Colorado for just the third time in program history.

Sep 5, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Chiles (0) scrambles against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Northwestern Wildcats football team got off to a strong start under the Chip Kelly era. The defense was sensational. The offense was hungry. The Wildcats beat the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 34-18.

Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Robert Fitzgerald (6) and linebacker Braydon Brus (33) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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The redshirt senior from Dallas, Texas, loves the game of football. Robert Fitzgerald is the ultimate gamer. He’s one of the best defensive backs in the Big Ten conference.