NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS NEWS

Ohio State-Michigan and Oregon-Washington clashes have Big Ten championship and CFP implications

There's much at stake when Michigan hosts No. 1 Ohio State and No. 5 Oregon visits Washington on the final weekend of college football's regular season

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Griffin Wilde - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Komolafe - Big day in victory Komolafe recorded 22 carries for 129 yards and one touchdown and hauled in their only target for two yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-35 victory against Minnesota.

Impact Komolafe had a productive outing against Minnesota on Saturday, running for a season-high 129 yards while scoring two total touchdowns on the day. The 5-foot-11 running back found the end zone on a 46-yard scoring scamper in the first quarter before connecting with quarterback Preston Stone on a receiving score from two yards out in the fourth period. Komolafe has now scored at least one touchdown in eight of the team's last nine contests and will hope to continue his streak when the Wildcats travel to face Illinois in the team's regular season finale on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Stone - Two scores in victory Stone completed 25 of 30 passes for 305 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-35 win versus Minnesota. He also had five rushes for 17 yards.

Impact Stone put together his best performance of the season against the Golden Gophers, throwing for a season-high 305 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83 percent of his passes on the day. The 6-foot-1 quarterback connected with receiver Griffin Wilde and running back Caleb Komolafe on scoring strikes of four and two yards in the third and fourth quarters, respectively, leading the Wildcats to a huge comeback victory to achieve bowl eligibility. Stone will hope for another big time performance when the Wildcats travel to face Illinois in the team's regular season finale on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State Stays No. 1 as Michigan Climbs and USC Slides

FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up his latest Big Ten Power Rankings, with Michigan moving up and USC falling.

NOVEMBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

Hayden Ellinger - Has 127 yards receiving in win Eligon had seven receptions for 127 yards on nine targets in Saturday's win over Minnesota at Wrigley Field.

Impact Eligon had a larger role in the offense with Drew Wagner out with an injury. Wagner will be out again this week against Illinois. Eligon is an imposing target at 6'4 and could build on this performance for an offense that has lacked a steady second option in the receiving corps after Griffin Wilde.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Wagner - 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 • 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 • Associated Press

Minnesota Helmets Featured Cool, Subtle Tribute to Wrigley Field for Northwestern Game The Golden Gophers and Wildcats face off in a Big Ten showdown at the historic Chicago ballpark.

NOVEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Drew Wagner - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Dashun Reeder - Out again Saturday Reeder (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Minnesota.

Impact Reeder will miss his third consecutive game Saturday as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. Prior to his injury he rushed 22 times for 222 yards and one touchdown, providing some spark off the bench for the Wildcats. His next chance to play is the regular season finale at Illinois.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Northwestern vs. Minnesota: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 22, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Northwestern Wildcats vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers game, Saturday, Nov. 22.

NOVEMBER 22 • Data Skrive

Freshman QBs Underwood and Washington meet when No. 18 Michigan faces Maryland this weekend

Malik Washington and Maryland host Bryce Underwood and No. 18 Michigan on Saturday in a matchup between two freshman quarterbacks who were asked to take over starting jobs from the...

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Northwestern vs. Minnesota Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 22, 2025

Preview the Nov. 22 matchup between the Northwestern Wildcats and Minnesota Golden Gophers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betti...

NOVEMBER 19 • Data Skrive

'Relentless Competitor' James Franklin Introduced as Virginia Tech's New Coach

James Franklin was introduced as the Hokies new head football coach, while Virginia Tech preached alignment.

NOVEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

College football picks: Ohio State's defense putting up numbers comparable to those of best ever

Ohio State's defense is being hailed as best in the country this season

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Wrigley Field Photo Essay: Michigan's CFP-Saving Win on Big Noon Saturday

What happened when Michigan met Northwestern at iconic Wrigley Field on "Big Noon Saturday"? Well, pretty much anything and everything.

NOVEMBER 17 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State Leads the Way; Penn State Climbs, Iowa Falls

FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up his latest Big Ten Power Rankings with Ohio State on top, Penn State surging and Iowa falling.

NOVEMBER 17 • FOX SPORTS

Griffin Wilde - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Komolafe - Scores in defeat Komolafe tallied 12 carries for 31 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 24-22 defeat to Michigan.

Impact Komolafe was held to a modest rushing total against a stingy Michigan defense, running for a season-low 31 yards. The 5-foot-11 running back salvaged his day with a rushing score, however, finding the end zone on a six-yard rush in the fourth quarter to give the Wildcats a one-point lead at the time. Komolafe will hope to bounce back from his modest numbers when the Wildcats host Minnesota on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Stone - Rushing score in loss Stone was 13-for-27 passing for 184 yards during Saturday's 24-22 defeat versus Michigan. He also had two rushes for -11 yards with one touchdown.

Impact It was a tough day as a passer for Stone as he totaled 184 scoreless yards and completed just 48.1 percent of his passes against a stingy Michigan defense. The 6-foot-1 quarterback did manage to find the end zone with his feet, however, crossing the goal line on a one-yard plunge in the fourth quarter, bringing the Wildcats within five points at the time. He will hope to finish the season on a high note, with a home matchup against Minnesota serving as his next opportunity.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE