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Northwestern turns to Chip Kelly to help spark offense, Chiles steps in at QB for Wildcats

Northwestern is hoping to make a surprising run in the rough-and-tumble Big Ten

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Good for CMU clash Wagner (undisclosed) is available for Friday's bowl game with Central Michigan.

Impact Up until Week 13, when Wagner got hurt, he had logged at least one reception in each of Northwestern's games. The lack of depth in Northwestern's running back room, minus a returning Caleb Komolafe may force the Wildcats' hand at passing the ball more, which may give Wagner increased targets to work with against Central Michigan.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Week 14 Wagner (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Illinois, Inside NU reports.

Impact Wagner will finish his 2025 regular season with 22 receptions (on 32 targets), 172 yards and two touchdowns. He also logged three rushing attempts for 17 yards. Even though his regular season has ended, Northwestern's 2025 team has qualified for a bowl game, meaning his statistical production can be improved upon if health no longer becomes an availability-affecting factor.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Wagner (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Minnesota.

Impact Wagner popped up on the team's final injury report Saturday and has surprisingly been ruled out. It's unclear what injury he's dealing with. He's caught 22 passes (on 32 targets) for 172 yards and two touchdowns so far this season, establishing a decent role for himself in the Wildcats' offense. His next chance to play is next Saturday at Illinois in the regular season finale.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in blowout Wagner gathered in 6 of 7 targets for 63 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-7 win over Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Wagner put together a career day for the Wildcats, recording career-high numbers in both yards and receptions while adding a touchdown against ULM. The 5-foot-10 receiver connected with quarterback Preston Stone on a six-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, extending the already insurmountable Northwestern lead. Wagner will hope to build off his performance moving forward, with a road matchup against Penn State providing his next opportunity.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Stone and Caleb Komolafe lead Northwestern in 42-7 rout of Louisiana-Monroe

Preston Stone passed for three touchdowns, Caleb Komolafe rushed for two in a second straight big performance and Northwestern routed Louisiana-Monroe 42-7 on Saturday

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Preston Stone throws three touchdown passes in Northwestern's rout of Western Illinois Hayden Eligon II, Hunter Welcing and Drew Wagner caught Stone's scoring passes.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

New QB Preston Stone, Northwestern roll to 42-7 rout over Western Illinois

New quarterback Preston Stone passed for 245 yards and his first three touchdowns with Northwestern, leading the Wildcats to a 42-7 rout of Western Illinois

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press