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Northwestern Wildcats 2026 Schedule
The Northwestern Wildcats college football season features 12 games. Home games are played at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL.
How to Watch the Northwestern Wildcats
- Fox — 3 games
- BTN — 2 games
- Peacock — 2 games
Upcoming Games
Week 8
vs
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Sat, Oct 24
·
11:00 AM
Ryan Field · Evanston, IL
Week 9
@
Oregon Ducks
Sat, Oct 31
·
Time TBD
Autzen Stadium · Eugene, OR
Network TBD
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Week 10
vs
Iowa Hawkeyes
Sat, Nov 7
·
Time TBD
Ryan Field · Evanston, IL
Network TBD
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Week 11
@
Ohio State Buckeyes
Sat, Nov 14
·
Time TBD
Ohio Stadium · Columbus, OH
Network TBD
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Week 12
@
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Sat, Nov 21
·
Time TBD
Huntington Bank Stadium · Minneapolis, MN
Network TBD
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Week 13
vs
Illinois Fighting Illini
Sat, Nov 28
·
Time TBD
Ryan Field · Evanston, IL
Network TBD
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Past Games
Week 1
vs
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Sat, Sep 5
·
7:00 PM
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium · Evanston, IL
W
34–18
BTN
Week 3
vs
Colorado Buffaloes
Sat, Sep 19
·
6:30 PM
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium · Evanston, IL
W
41–7
Fox
Week 4
@
Indiana Hoosiers
Fri, Sep 25
·
7:00 PM
Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) · Bloomington, IN
L
23–29
Fox
Week 5
vs
Penn State Nittany Lions
Fri, Oct 2
·
7:00 PM
Ryan Field · Evanston, IL
W
34–13
Fox
Week 6
vs
Ball State Cardinals
Sat, Oct 10
·
11:30 AM
Ryan Field · Evanston, IL
W
45–14
BTN
Week 7
@
Michigan State Spartans
Sat, Oct 17
·
11:00 AM
Spartan Stadium · East Lansing, MI
W
24–21
Peacock
All times shown in CT. Times marked TBD are typically announced by the conference's TV partners six to twelve days before kickoff. Schedule subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Northwestern Wildcats play next?
Northwestern Wildcats next play vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 PM ET. The game airs on Peacock.
How many games do the Northwestern Wildcats have left this season?
6 games remain on the Northwestern Wildcats schedule, including 3 at home.
What channel are the Northwestern Wildcats games on?
Upcoming Northwestern Wildcats games are carried by Peacock. See the full Northwestern Wildcats viewing guide for streaming options and cord-cutter details.
When is the Northwestern Wildcats bye week?
The Northwestern Wildcats are on bye in Week 2 of the 2026 season. They play vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Saturday, September 5, then return Saturday, September 19 against Colorado Buffaloes.
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