Northwestern Wildcats
Big Ten
7-6
Record (4-5 conf.)
3.6
SER — #67 FBS
Final 2025 Season
7-6
Record
3.6
Final SER (#67 FBS)
-0.62
Offense
4.21
Defense
Quarterfinal: Won 34-7 vs Central Michigan
SER History — 2014 to 2025
2026 Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 8:00 PM ET |
South Dakota State
|
Home | Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 7:30 PM ET | Home | Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Fri, Sept. 25 | 8:00 PM ET | Away | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) | |
| Week 5 | Fri, Oct. 2 | 8:00 PM ET | Home | Ryan Field | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Home | Ryan Field | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Away | Spartan Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Sat, Oct. 24 | Time TBD | Home | Ryan Field | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | Time TBD | Away | Autzen Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Home | Ryan Field | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Away | Ohio Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Away | Huntington Bank Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Home | Ryan Field |
Roster Quality — 2026
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
0.77
RQI
88.5%
Returning Production
20.63
Experience Index
0
Transfer Count
3.6
Prior Year SER
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.