Northwestern Wildcats (@NUFBFamily)
David Braun (3rd year) (12-13)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 (#122) | SOS: (#23)
Power (#75) | Off (#104) | Def (#36) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 (#122) | SOS: (#23)
| Northwestern's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Northwestern at Tulane | +8.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/5 | Northwestern vs Western Illinois | -21.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/12 | Northwestern vs Oregon | +26 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 9/26 | Northwestern vs UCLA | +0.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/3 | Northwestern vs UL Monroe | -13.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/10 | Northwestern at Penn State | +32.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/17 | Northwestern vs Purdue | -15 | |||||
| Fri 10/24 | Northwestern at Nebraska | +16 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/7 | Northwestern at USC | +15 | |||||
| Fri 11/14 | Northwestern vs Michigan | +19.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/21 | Northwestern vs Minnesota | +10.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/28 | Northwestern at Illinois | +17 | |||||
Record Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 #122
Schedule Rating: #23
Future 2026 Schedule
| Northwestern's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Northwestern vs Miami (OH) | -4.0 | 43.0 | W 13 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Fri 9/6 | Northwestern vs Duke | -2.5 | 37.5 | L 20 - 26 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Northwestern vs Eastern Illinois | -26.5 | 38.5 | W 31 - 7 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Northwestern at Washington | +11.5 | 42.5 | L 5 - 24 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/5 | Northwestern vs Indiana | +12.5 | 40.5 | L 24 - 41 | O | N | |
| Fri 10/11 | Northwestern at Maryland | +11.0 | 45.0 | W 37 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Northwestern vs Wisconsin | +9.5 | 42.5 | L 3 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Northwestern at Iowa | +16.5 | 38.5 | L 14 - 40 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Northwestern at Purdue | +3.0 | 44.5 | W 26 - 20 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Northwestern vs Ohio State | +28.0 | 43.5 | L 7 - 31 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Northwestern at Michigan | +10.5 | 35.5 | L 6 - 50 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Northwestern vs Illinois | +8.5 | 42.5 | L 28 - 38 | O | N | |
2024 Record: 4 - 8 (B1G: 2 - 7)
Spread Record 4 - 8 - 0 | O/U 7 - 5
2025 class: 188 points #65
2024 class: 166 points #79
2023 class: 200 points #47
2022 class: 192 points #48
2021 class: 184 points #50
Average Class Ranking: #58
Average Recruiting Points: 186
2024 class: 166 points #79
2023 class: 200 points #47
2022 class: 192 points #48
2021 class: 184 points #50
Average Class Ranking: #58
Average Recruiting Points: 186
Class Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 191 points #47
2019 class: 188 points #52
2018 class: 180 points #58
2017 class: 182 points #50
2016 class: 175 points #52
Average Class Ranking: #52
Average Recruiting Points: 183
2019 class: 188 points #52
2018 class: 180 points #58
2017 class: 182 points #50
2016 class: 175 points #52
Average Class Ranking: #52
Average Recruiting Points: 183
Offensive Coordinator Zach Lujan
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Lausch | 159 | 296 | 54% | 1714 | 7 | 8 | 5.8 |
| Preston Stone (Tr) | 30 | 51 | 59% | 421 | 5 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Porter | 126 | 501 | 6 | 4.0 | 44 |
| Joseph Himon II | 52 | 257 | 2 | 4.9 | 51 |
| Jack Lausch | 87 | 213 | 2 | 2.4 | 29 |
| Caleb Komolafe | 50 | 139 | 0 | 2.8 | 17 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Porter | 23 | 174 | 0 | 7.6 | 28 |
| Frank Covey IV | 10 | 98 | 0 | 9.8 | 27 |
| Joseph Himon II | 15 | 96 | 1 | 6.4 | 22 |
| Hayden Eligon Ii | 4 | 83 | 0 | 20.8 | 36 |
Defensive Coordinator Tim McGarigle
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Uihlein | 84 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Yanni Karlaftis (Tr) | 57 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Robert Fitzgerald | 46 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damon Walters | 42 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hubbard | 33 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| Anto Saka | 15 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Kilbane | 20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac Uihlein | 84 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Fussell | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Fred Davis II (Tr) | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Evan Smith | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 58% #55
Offense Returning Production: 54% #76
Defense Returning Production: 62% #33
Overall Returning Production: 58% #55
Offense Returning Production: 54% #76
Defense Returning Production: 62% #33
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #71
12 Commits, 85.1 Avg Rating
13% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 16% TY
2025 Portal Class #71
12 Commits, 85.1 Avg Rating
13% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 16% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 816.00 #45
Offense Talent #46 | Defense Talent #46
2024 #50 | 2023 #54 | 2022 #46 | 2021 #44
2025 Talent Rating: 816.00 #45
Offense Talent #46 | Defense Talent #46
2024 #50 | 2023 #54 | 2022 #46 | 2021 #44
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 4 - 8
2024 Conf Record: 2 - 7
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2023 Record: 8 - 5
2023 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
2022 Record: 1 - 11
2022 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
Four Year Record: 13 - 24
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 18 - 19 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 19
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 4 - 8
2024 Conf Record: 2 - 7
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2023 Record: 8 - 5
2023 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
2022 Record: 1 - 11
2022 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
Four Year Record: 13 - 24
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 18 - 19 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 19
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 3 - 9
2021 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2020 Record: 7 - 2
2020 Conf Record: 6 - 2
Spread: 8 - 1 - 0 | Totals: 2 - 7
2019 Record: 3 - 9
2019 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
2018 Record: 9 - 5
2018 Conf Record: 8 - 2
Spread: 7 - 5 - 2 | Totals: 7 - 7
Eight Year Record: 35 - 49
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 39 - 43 - 2
Eight Year Conference Record: 25 - 39
2021 Record: 3 - 9
2021 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2020 Record: 7 - 2
2020 Conf Record: 6 - 2
Spread: 8 - 1 - 0 | Totals: 2 - 7
2019 Record: 3 - 9
2019 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
2018 Record: 9 - 5
2018 Conf Record: 8 - 2
Spread: 7 - 5 - 2 | Totals: 7 - 7
Eight Year Record: 35 - 49
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 39 - 43 - 2
Eight Year Conference Record: 25 - 39
| Northwestern Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2023 | Vegas Bowl | Northwestern vs Utah | +6.5 | 44.5 | W 14 - 7 |
| 2020 | Citrus Bowl | Northwestern vs Auburn | -3.5 | 43.5 | W 35 - 19 |
| 2018 | N/A | Northwestern vs Utah | +7.0 | 43.0 | W 31 - 20 |
| 2017 | N/A | Northwestern vs Kentucky | -7.5 | 50.5 | W 24 - 23 |
| 2016 | Pinstripe Bowl | Northwestern vs Pittsburgh | +3.0 | 63.0 | W 31 - 24 |
| 2015 | Outback Bowl | Northwestern vs Tennessee | +9.0 | L 6 - 45 | |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .02 (129) | 37% (123) | 3.02 (127) | 28 (92) | 33% | 50% | .15 (57) | 45% (106) | 3.74 (64) | 33.6 (131) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | .1 (113) | 38% (110) | 4.11 (48) | 29.7 (57) | 40% | 21% | .14 (33) | 43% (83) | 3.65 (56) | 30.5 (99) |
More Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 29:49 (85) | 16 (126) | 33% | 50% | 4.8 (14) | 38.8 (12) | 1.5 (70) | 1.3 | 4.8 (101) | 1.9 (65) | 3 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 28:34 (84) | 16.8 (105) | 40% | 21% | 5.3 (45) | 42.6 (29) | 0.7 (6) | 1.8 | 4.2 (114) | 1.9 (65) | 0 |
Overall Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 17.8 | 0 | 17.6 | 37.1% (123) | 3.02 (127) | 1.5 | 16 | 285 | 99 | 186 | 3.4 | 45% (106) | 54% (31) | 39% (113) | 36% (116) | 19% (118) | .02 (129) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 26.3 | 0 | 28.8 | 45% (106) | 3.74 (64) | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% (26) | 53% (110) | 44% (80) | 46% (117) | 15% (77) | .15 (57) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 13 | 22.1 | 27.8 | 19.8 | 38.3% (110) | 4.11 (48) | 0.7 | 17 | 304 | 102 | 202 | 2.9 | 49% (79) | 51% (51) | 39% (109) | 38% (102) | 16% (67) | .1 (113) |
| 2023 Defense | 13 | 22.5 | 24 | 26.4 | 43.1% (83) | 3.65 (56) | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 54% (115) | 45% (20) | 43% (73) | 44% (94) | 14% (115) | .14 (33) |
Run Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 45% (106) | 39% (113) | 29.3 | 98.6 | 3.4 | 12 (114) | .07 (102) | 2.63 (124) | 66% (112) | 11% (98) | 1.1 (20) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 47% (26) | 44% (80) | - | - | - | - | .07 (42) | 2.99 (63) | 69% (47) | 8% (107) | 0.86 (15) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 13 | 49% (79) | 39% (109) | 35.2 | 101.9 | 2.9 | 13 (108) | .05 (120) | 2.63 (129) | 70% (97) | 11% (88) | 0.83 (128) |
| 2023 Defense | 13 | 54% (115) | 43% (73) | - | - | - | - | .09 (36) | 3.12 (73) | 69% (43) | 9% (105) | 0.92 (31) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 54% (31) | 36% (116) | 17.6 | 32.7 | 186.1 | 5.7 | 10.6 | 7 (130) | 11 (72) | .02 (132) | 1.3 (134) | 35% (119) | 31% (79) | .2 (109) | 8% (121) | 1.8 (119) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 53% (110) | 46% (117) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (66) | .25 (77) | 1.4 (13) | 27% (128) | 35% (116) | .28 (55) | 7% (33) | 1.8 (24) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 13 | 51% (51) | 38% (102) | 18.5 | 29.9 | 202 | 6.8 | 10.9 | 20 (70) | 8 (30) | .18 (100) | 1.6 (62) | 35% (116) | 29% (84) | .36 (59) | 5% (23) | 2.2 (25) |
| 2023 Defense | 13 | 45% (20) | 44% (94) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 (26) | .22 (39) | 1.4 (9) | 29% (123) | 32% (102) | .31 (68) | 5% (101) | 1.8 (9) |
Team Notes (4/4) RB Porter back, some depth. Run game awful LY ❌
(4/4) WR complete rebuild. Depth looks meh ❌
(4/4) OL 3/5 back, awful LY. T Tiernan a top OT though ❌
(4/4) Def good LY, returns a lot. 3 portal adds ❌
(3/22) QB likely Stone (SMU), Lausch started LY ❌
(4/4) WR complete rebuild. Depth looks meh ❌
(4/4) OL 3/5 back, awful LY. T Tiernan a top OT though ❌
(4/4) Def good LY, returns a lot. 3 portal adds ❌
(3/22) QB likely Stone (SMU), Lausch started LY ❌
Injury Notes
Staff/Schedule Notes (4/4) HC Braun dropped from 8 to 4 wins in year 2 ❌
Power Ratings Overall: 1.72 #62
Offense: 10.86 #86
Defense: 9.14 #32
SP+ Overall: -6.1 #87
SP+ Offense: 17.6 #122
SP+ Defense: 23.7 #39
Offense: 10.86 #86
Defense: 9.14 #32
SP+ Overall: -6.1 #87
SP+ Offense: 17.6 #122
SP+ Defense: 23.7 #39
Returning Prod HC Braun, OC Lujan & QB all back
'24 QB Jack Lausch returns
Returning Production: 58% #55
Offense: 54% #76 | Defense: 62% #33
OL Prod: 57% #64, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2361 #91 | From Portal: 697 #58
Rush Prod: 95% #15 | Rec Prod: 24% #114
Def Front Seven: 63% - Secondary: 60%
'24 QB Jack Lausch returns
Returning Production: 58% #55
Offense: 54% #76 | Defense: 62% #33
OL Prod: 57% #64, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2361 #91 | From Portal: 697 #58
Rush Prod: 95% #15 | Rec Prod: 24% #114
Def Front Seven: 63% - Secondary: 60%
Roster Team Talent #45 Blue Chips: 3% #61
Offense Talent #46 Defense Talent #46
Crootin Class #65 - 4 YR Rank #58
Portal Class #71 - 12 players, 85 Avg
13% of Roster from Portal, 16% TY
35 New Players, 36% of '25 Roster #54
Offense Talent #46 Defense Talent #46
Crootin Class #65 - 4 YR Rank #58
Portal Class #71 - 12 players, 85 Avg
13% of Roster from Portal, 16% TY
35 New Players, 36% of '25 Roster #54
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 #122
Vegas Win Total Record: 3.5 - 8.5
Schedule Rating: 86 #23
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg: 2, Bad: 0, Poor: 3
Vegas Win Total Record: 3.5 - 8.5
Schedule Rating: 86 #23
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg: 2, Bad: 0, Poor: 3
Scoring Scoring: 17.8 - 26.3 (22 - 23) in '24
Scoring at Home: 0 - 0 | Road: 18 - 29
OC: Zach Lujan - in his second season
DC: Tim McGarigle - in his second season
Scoring at Home: 0 - 0 | Road: 18 - 29
OC: Zach Lujan - in his second season
DC: Tim McGarigle - in his second season
Records 2024 Record: 4 - 8 (4 - 8 - 0) (B1G: 2 - 7)
2023 Record: 8 - 5 (9 - 4 - 0) (B1G: 5 - 4)
2022 Record: 1 - 11 (5 - 7 - 0) (B1G: 1 - 8)
4 Yr Record: (13 - 24) | 8 Yr Record: (35 - 49)
2023 Record: 8 - 5 (9 - 4 - 0) (B1G: 5 - 4)
2022 Record: 1 - 11 (5 - 7 - 0) (B1G: 1 - 8)
4 Yr Record: (13 - 24) | 8 Yr Record: (35 - 49)
'24 OffensePass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.02 PPO
Awful Run Success 39%
Awful Pass Success 36%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 65%
Bad when off Schedule 31%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.02 PPO
Awful Run Success 39%
Awful Pass Success 36%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 65%
Bad when off Schedule 31%
'24 DefenseGood DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.74 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 44%
Awful Pass Def Success 46%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Good Field Position
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 73%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 35%
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.74 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 44%
Awful Pass Def Success 46%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Good Field Position
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 73%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 35%
Team NotesRB Porter back, some depth. Run game awful LY
WR complete rebuild. Depth looks meh
OL 3/5 back, awful LY. T Tiernan a top OT though
Def good LY, returns a lot. 3 portal adds
HC Braun dropped from 8 to 4 wins in year 2
QB likely Stone (SMU), Lausch started LY
WR complete rebuild. Depth looks meh
OL 3/5 back, awful LY. T Tiernan a top OT though
Def good LY, returns a lot. 3 portal adds
HC Braun dropped from 8 to 4 wins in year 2
QB likely Stone (SMU), Lausch started LY