Big Ten Conference

Northwestern Wildcats Football Schedule

Northwestern Wildcats football schedule for the 2026 season — 12 games. Next up: South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

Sep 6

vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Sep 19

vs Colorado Buffaloes

Sep 26

@ Indiana Hoosiers

Oct 3

vs Penn State Nittany Lions

Oct 10

vs Ball State Cardinals

Oct 17

@ Michigan State Spartans

Oct 24

vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Oct 31

Nov 7

vs Iowa Hawkeyes

Nov 14

@ Ohio State Buckeyes

Nov 21

@ Minnesota Golden Gophers

Nov 28

vs Illinois Fighting Illini

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