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Leading receiver in victory Wilde gathered in 6 of 9 targets for 57 yards during Saturday's 24-21 victory against Michigan State.

Impact Though Wilde was held out of the end zone for the fourth time this season, he manage to lead the way for the Wildcats in both receptions and yards on the day. The 6-foot-2 senior tied his season-high with nine targets against the Spartans, indicating that his role as the top dog in the passing attack remains steady. His next opportunity will come against Rutgers on Saturday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Season-high yards in victory Wilde totaled eight receptions (on nine targets) for 144 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-14 victory against Ball State.

Impact Wilde went wild on the day, logging season-high numbers in both receptions and yards on the day while finding the end zone for the third time this season. The 6-foot-2 senior connected with quarterback Aidan Chiles for a 19-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, giving the Wildcats a 21-0 lead on the day. He will be hoping to keep the positive momentum going against Michigan State on Saturday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ball State Cardinals vs Northwestern Wildcats Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

Ball State Cardinals vs Northwestern Wildcats Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

Aidan Chiles throws for 3 TDs, runs for another: Northwestern rips Ball State 45-14

Aidan Chiles passed for three touchdowns for the second time this season and ran for another as Northwestern routed Ball State 45-14 in a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Aidan Chiles connects with Griffin Wilde for 19-yard TD, extending Northwestern’s lead over Ball State

Aidan Chiles connects with Griffin Wilde for 19-yard TD, extending Northwestern’s lead over Ball State

OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

Quiet day vs. Penn State Wilde hauled in all two targets for 36 yards during Friday's 34-13 victory over Penn State.

Impact Wilde was held to season-low numbers in both receptions and yards on the day, though it certainly was not his fault. Quarterback Aidan Chiles failed to cross the century mark passing as the Wildcats ran for over 400 yards in a dominant victory over the Nittany Lions, giving Wilde little opportunity to shine. A home matchup against Ball State on Saturday should provide more chances for Wilde and the passing game as a whole.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Photo Essay: Northwestern Opens New Stadium With Statement Win Over Penn State

The upstart Wildcats nearly upstaged their new $870 million stadium on a historic night at Northwestern's Ryan Field.

OCTOBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

Photo Essay: Northwestern Opens New Stadium With Statement Win Over Penn State

Caleb Komolafe stars as Northwestern rushes past Penn State 34-13 in 1st game at Ryan Field

Caleb Komolafe rushed for a career-high 188 yards and a touchdown, and Northwestern routed Penn State 34-13 in the first game at the new Ryan Field

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Two scores in defeat Wilde notched six receptions (on seven targets) for 56 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 29-23 loss against Indiana.

Impact Wilde had another productive day for the Wildcats, catching a season-high six passes and finding the end zone for the first (and second) time of the season. The 6-foot-2 senior connected with quarterback Aidan Chiles on touchdowns from four and eight yards out in the third and fourth quarters, helping the Wildcats in their comeback bid. Wilde will hope to find his way back into the end zone when Penn State comes to town on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern Wildcats vs Indiana Hoosiers Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

Northwestern Wildcats vs Indiana Hoosiers Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

Aidan Chiles finds Griffin Wilde AGAIN 🤝

Aidan Chiles finds Griffin Wilde AGAIN 🤝

SEPTEMBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

Aidan Chiles finds Griffin Wilde for 8-yard TD, shrinking Northwestern's deficit against Indiana

Aidan Chiles finds Griffin Wilde for 8-yard TD, shrinking Northwestern's deficit against Indiana

SEPTEMBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

Northwestern with a HUGE 4th down conversion 👀

Northwestern with a HUGE 4th down conversion 👀

SEPTEMBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

Top receiver once again Wilde reeled in all five targets for 85 yards during Saturday's 41-7 victory over Colorado.

Impact Wilde once again led the way for the Wildcats in the passing game, catching a team-high five passes for 85 yards on the day. Despite being held out of the end zone for the second straight game, his command over the target share supports his value from week to week. A road game against the defending national champions on Friday will likely serve as a tougher matchup.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in opener Wilde accrued three receptions (on four targets) for 104 yards during Saturday's 34-18 victory against South Dakota State.

Impact On a day in which quarterback Aidan Chiles spread the ball around, Wilde still managed to tie for the team lead in receptions with three. More impressively, his 104 yards far outpaced the next closest Northwestern pass-catcher, including a 71-yard reception to show off his big-play ability. Following a productive season in 2025, Wilde is poised for a big role with the Wildcats in 2026. His next opportunity will come against Colorado in two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Chiles throws for TD in debut as Northwestern rallies past FCS South Dakota State 34-18

Aidan Chiles threw for 273 yards and a touchdown in his debut, and Northwestern pulled away late to top FCS South Dakota State 34-18 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Logs multi-touchdown game Wilde caught 10 of 15 targets for 97 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 34-7 win over Central Michigan.

Impact For 2025, Wilde's latest game includes his first multi-touchdown appearance. The wide receiver has been reliable for TDs all year, with eight across Northwestern's last 10 games. It is safe to say Wilde has acclimated well to Power Conference football after transferring from South Dakota State, with not only his eight touchdowns to back him up but also 71 receptions (on 113 targets) he logged for 880 yards.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern Beats Central Michigan in GameAbove Sports Bowl

Preston Stone threw three touchdown passes and Northwestern turned four turnovers into touchdowns to beat Central Michigan 34-7 in the GameA...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Northwestern Beats Central Michigan in GameAbove Sports Bowl

Held quiet in season finale Wilde compiled five receptions (on 10 targets) for 28 yards during Saturday's 20-13 defeat versus Illinois.

Impact Wilde had a tough time getting things going against Illinois, finishing with five receptions for 28 scoreless yards on the day. The 6-foot-2 receiver has had a productive season with the Wildcats, catching 61 passes for 783 yards and six touchdowns through 12 games. He will get one final chance to make an impact for the Wildcats during the team's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-best day in victory Wilde gathered in 11 of 13 targets for 111 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-35 victory versus Minnesota.

Impact Wilde put together an impressive outing against Minnesota on Saturday, recording season-high numbers in both receptions and yards on the day to go along with his sixth touchdown of the season. The 6-foot-2 receiver connected with quarterback Preston Stone on a four-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, bringing the Wildcats within seven points at the time. Wilde will hope to put up another big day in Northwestern's regular season finale against Illinois on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Olsen's 3rd field goal of game lifts Northwestern to wild 38-35 win over Minnesota

Jack Olsen’s third field goal of the game, from 33 yards, snapped a tie with 53 seconds left and Northwestern ended a three-game losing streak with a wild 38-35 win over Minnesota...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet day in loss Wilde recorded two receptions (on eight targets) for 51 yards during Saturday's 24-22 defeat versus Michigan.

Impact Wilde was held to a season-low two receptions on the day, totaling 51 scoreless yards against a tough Michigan defense. The 6-foot-2 receiver has seen his yardage totals dip in recent weeks, though his target share maintains a relatively high floor on a week-to-week basis. His next opportunity will come against Minnesota on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in the end zone Wilde gathered in 4 of 7 targets for 23 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 38-17 defeat against USC.

Impact After breaking his touchdown streak in Lincoln before the bye week, Wilde found his way back into the end zone against USC, connecting with quarterback Preston Stone on a four-yard scoring strike in the first quarter, tying the game at seven at the time. The 6-foot-2 receiver was overall held quiet on the day aside from the score, totaling four receptions four just 23 yards against the Trojans. He will hope for a better performance when the Wildcats host Michigan on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lemon scores through air, on ground in No. 20 USC's 38-17 win over Northwestern

No. 20 Southern California stayed in the College Football Playoff race with a 38-17 victory over Northwestern

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Northwestern's Griffin Wilde DIVES in the end zone for a 4-yard TD, tying game vs. USC

Northwestern's Griffin Wilde DIVES in the end zone for a 4-yard TD, tying game vs. USC

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS