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Leading receiver in blowout Wilde hauled in 5 of 9 targets for 94 yards during Friday's 42-7 victory against Western Illinois.

Impact Wilde put together a productive outing against Western Illinois, leading the team in targets, receptions and receiving yards on the day. Though the 6-foot-2 receiver was unable to find the end zone for the second straight contest, the high level of volume is encouraging to see as Wilde has recorded 16 targets over the team's first two games. His next opportunity will come when the Wildcats host Oregon on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in blowout Wilde hauled in 5 of 9 targets for 94 yards during Friday's 42-7 victory against Western Illinois.

Impact Wilde put together a productive outing against Western Illinois, leading the team in targets, receptions and receiving yards on the day. Though the 6-foot-2 receiver was unable to find the end zone for the second straight contest, the high level of volume is encouraging to see as Wilde has recorded 16 targets over the team's first two games. His next opportunity will come when the Wildcats host Oregon on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Has 94 yard receiving Wilde had five receptions for 94 yards on nine targets in Friday's 42-7 win over Northern Illinois.

Impact Wilde has been the clear primary option in the Northwestern passing game. However, there isn't a clear No. 2 option to take away coverage which could hurt him against tougher opponents - such as this week at home against Oregon.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Six receptions in Wildcats debut Wilde had six receptions for 64 yards on six targets in Saturday's loss at Tulane.

Impact Wilde was about the only thing that went right for Northwestern's passing attack as Preston Stone had an abysmal performance by throwing four interceptions. Wilde looks like the top target in the Northwestern passing game which should have a better game this week against Western Illinois.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top target on offense Wilde has been the No. 1 target for quarterback Preston Stone, Dave Revsine of Big Ten Network reports.

Impact Wilde has built a great rapport with Stone, though the issue for Northwestern is that there haven't been many standout receivers behind him. Wilde is a transfer from South Dakota. The 6-foot-2 wide receiver totaled 70 receptions for 1,147 yards and 12 touchdowns across 15 games in 2024.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE