Gridiron Core

Northwestern UniversityNorthwestern

Wildcats

Evanston, ILEst. 1851Big Ten Conference (B1G)B1G

6-2
Overall
3-2
B1G
NR
AP Poll

Next Game

TV TBA

vsIowa

Ryan Field

Northwestern UniversityEst. 1851Big Ten Conference (B1G)
Evanston, ILLanny and Sharon Martin Stadium12,023 seats
CFPNRAP PollNRCoaches Poll#235

2026 Schedule

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Overall6–2Season record
B1G3–2Conference
RecentW–W–LLast three

Team Performance

All stats
Passing Yards807#95 nationally
Rushing Yards438#122 nationally
Points Scored12.3#60 nationally
Points Allowed6.8#40 nationally

Key People

Roster & staff
Players
Aidan ChilesStarting QB · QB · SR807Pass yds
Gavin SawchukLeading Rusher · RB · SR143Rush yds
Griffin WildeLeading Receiver · WR · SR245Rec yds
Robert FitzgeraldLeading Tackler · DB · SR38Tackles
Coaches
DBDavid BraunHead Coach
Chip KellyOffensive Coordinator
Tim McGarigleDefensive Coordinator
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