Northwestern Wildcats (@NUFBFamily)
David Braun (3rd year) (17-17)
Record: 5 - 4 (3 - 3) | Proj: 6 - 6 (#81) | SOS: (#34)
Roster | Injuries | Portals | Croots | Map
Record: 5 - 4 (3 - 3) | Proj: 6 - 6 (#81) | SOS: (#34)
| Northwestern's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Northwestern at Tulane | +6.5 | 47.5 | L 3 - 23 | U | N | |
| Fri 9/5 | Northwestern vs Western Illinois | -30.5 | 48.5 | W 42 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Northwestern vs Oregon | +25.5 | 50.5 | L 14 - 34 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Northwestern vs UCLA | -6.0 | 45.5 | W 17 - 14 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Northwestern vs UL Monroe | -12.5 | 43.5 | W 42 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Northwestern at Penn State | +20.5 | 46.5 | W 22 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/18 | Northwestern vs Purdue | -3.0 | 47.5 | W 19 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Northwestern at Nebraska | +7.5 | 44.5 | L 21 - 28 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/7 | Northwestern at USC | +14.5 | 54.5 | L 17 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/15 | Northwestern vs Michigan | +12.5 | 41.5 | ||||
| Sat 11/22 | Northwestern vs Minnesota | -0 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Northwestern at Illinois | +13.5 | |||||
Record Prediction: 5.8 - 6.2 #81
Schedule Rating: #34
Record: 5 - 4( B1G: 3 - 3)
Spread Record 6 - 3 - 0 | O/U 4 - 5
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
Played: 2 Elite, 2 Good, 1 Avg, 2 Bad, 1 Poor
Future: 1 Elite, 1 Good, 1 Avg, 0 Bad, 0Poor
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
Four Year Crootin Profile
Consistent Below Avg P4
4 Year Class: #63 - Best: #47 Worst: #79
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
Consistent Below Avg P4
4 Year Class: #63 - Best: #47 Worst: #79
CFB Crootin Averages
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
2025 Portal Class #71 - 12 players, 85 Avg
2024 Portal Class #130 - 6 players, 85 Avg
2023 Portal Class #74 - 4 players, 87 Avg
2022 Portal Class #94 - 5 players, 82 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Offensive Coordinator Zach Lujan (in his second season)
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Stone (Tr) | 146 | 246 | 59% | 1522 | 11 | 9 | 6.2 |
| Ryan Boe | 1 | 2 | 50% | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Komolafe | 141 | 726 | 8 | 5.1 | 56 |
| Joseph Himon II | 81 | 397 | 0 | 4.9 | 37 |
| Dashun Reeder | 22 | 222 | 1 | 10.1 | 79 |
| Cam Porter | 18 | 137 | 1 | 7.6 | 43 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Wilde (Tr) | 43 | 593 | 5 | 13.8 | 49 |
| Hayden Eligon Ii | 17 | 224 | 2 | 13.2 | 37 |
| Hunter Welcing | 16 | 158 | 2 | 9.9 | 28 |
| Drew Wagner | 19 | 156 | 2 | 8.2 | 40 |
Defensive Coordinator Tim McGarigle (in his second season)
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fitzgerald | 69 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mac Uihlein | 58 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braydon Brus | 44 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Braden Turner | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hubbard | 22 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Anto Saka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Kilbane | 25 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Carmine Bastone | 16 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Fussell | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Fred Davis II (Tr) | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Ore Adeyi | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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
19% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 16% TY
2025 Portal Class #71
12 Commits, 85.1 Avg Rating
19% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 16% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Offense Talent #38 | Defense Talent #55
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #46 | 2021 #44
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Offense Talent #38 | Defense Talent #55
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #46 | 2021 #44
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 5 - 4
2025 Conf Record: 3 - 3
Spread: 6 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 5
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: 18 - 28
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 24 - 22 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 11 - 22
2025 Record: 5 - 4
2025 Conf Record: 3 - 3
Spread: 6 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 5
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: 18 - 28
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 24 - 22 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 11 - 22
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: 40 - 53
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 45 - 46 - 2
Eight Year Conference Record: 28 - 42
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: 40 - 53
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 45 - 46 - 2
Eight Year Conference Record: 28 - 42
| 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 (2025)
More Stats (2025)
Overall Stats (2025)
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | .13 (99) | 1.15 (123) | 45% (45) | 2.79 (129) | 27.2 (114) | 46% | 59% | .19 (88) | 1.23 (61) | 43% (90) | 3.33 (41) | 28.7 (74) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .02 (129) | 1.22 (101) | 37% (123) | 3.02 (127) | 28 (92) | 33% | 50% | .15 (57) | 1.14 (16) | 45% (106) | 3.74 (64) | 33.6 (131) |
More Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 32:43 | 20.3 | 46% | 59% | 3.6 | 28.2 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 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 | 16 | 33% | 50% | 4.8 | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 3 |
Overall Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 9 | 21.9 | 26.8 | 15.8 | 44.6% (45) | 2.79 (129) | 1.7 | 20 | 352 | 183 | 170 | 5 | 53% (45) | 46% (94) | 48% (20) | 41% (78) | 15% (66) | .13 (99) |
| 2025 Defense | 9 | 19.1 | 12.4 | 27.5 | 43.4% (90) | 3.33 (41) | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% (94) | 47% (39) | 46% (112) | 40% (60) | 14% (112) | .19 (88) |
| 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) |
Run Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 9 | 53% (45) | 48% (20) | 36.6 | 182.6 | 5 | 11 (99) | .17 (47) | 3.03 (57) | 84% (4) | 8% (28) | 0.9 (98) |
| 2025 Defense | 9 | 52% (94) | 46% (112) | - | - | - | - | .22 (127) | 3.27 (128) | 72% (73) | 7% (127) | 1.09 (115) |
| 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) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 9 | 46% (94) | 41% (78) | 16.3 | 27.7 | 169.9 | 6.1 | 10.4 | 11 (75) | 9 (108) | .15 (114) | 1.5 (96) | 30% (42) | 35% (27) | .29 (81) | 7% (115) | 1.7 (128) |
| 2025 Defense | 9 | 47% (39) | 40% (60) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 (75) | .19 (48) | 1.4 (24) | 29% (110) | 35% (122) | .33 (86) | 6% (55) | 1.8 (30) |
| 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) |
Team Notes
(10/19) Have now won 4 straight, 3 in B1G play. Improving ❌
(10/19) Def shut out Purdue, Run Off great, Run Def good ❌
(10/19) QB Stone has been JAG- though, must game control ❌
(9/14) Good fight w/ Ducks but Off has zero expl ❌
(8/30) Stone 4 Int vs Tulane, Run Off & Run Def awful ❌
(7/23) QB is Stone (SMU), no depth, Lausch retired ❌
(5/21) Can WR Wilde (FCS SDSU) bring hope? ❌
(5/21) DL is light, but has exp and some pass rush ❌
(5/21) CBs exp'd but avg, Safeties are good though ❌
(5/21) WR complete rebuild. Depth looks meh, huge ? ❌
(5/21) OL 3/5 back, awful LY. 3 portals, OT Tiernan great ❌
(4/4) RB Porter back, some depth. Run game awful LY ❌
(4/4) Def good LY, returns a lot. 3 portal adds ❌
(10/19) Have now won 4 straight, 3 in B1G play. Improving ❌
(10/19) Def shut out Purdue, Run Off great, Run Def good ❌
(10/19) QB Stone has been JAG- though, must game control ❌
(9/14) Good fight w/ Ducks but Off has zero expl ❌
(8/30) Stone 4 Int vs Tulane, Run Off & Run Def awful ❌
(7/23) QB is Stone (SMU), no depth, Lausch retired ❌
(5/21) Can WR Wilde (FCS SDSU) bring hope? ❌
(5/21) DL is light, but has exp and some pass rush ❌
(5/21) CBs exp'd but avg, Safeties are good though ❌
(5/21) WR complete rebuild. Depth looks meh, huge ? ❌
(5/21) OL 3/5 back, awful LY. 3 portals, OT Tiernan great ❌
(4/4) RB Porter back, some depth. Run game awful LY ❌
(4/4) Def good LY, returns a lot. 3 portal adds ❌
Overall
Power Rating #67 | SP+ Rating #67
Performance Grade #61
Special Teams Grade #80
Record Prediction 5.8 - 6.2 #81
5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5
Power Rating #67 | SP+ Rating #67
Performance Grade #61
Special Teams Grade #80
Record Prediction 5.8 - 6.2 #81
5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5
Offense
Power #79 | SP+ #96 | Grade #45
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54%
Off Success #45 | Explosivness #123
Rush Grade #40 | Pass Grade #112
Rush Success #20 | Explosiveness #98
Pass Success #78 | Explosiveness #96
Run Block #14 | Pass Block #12
OL YDS #57 | Stuff Rate #40
Scoring Zone Off: #129
Power #79 | SP+ #96 | Grade #45
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54%
Off Success #45 | Explosivness #123
Rush Grade #40 | Pass Grade #112
Rush Success #20 | Explosiveness #98
Pass Success #78 | Explosiveness #96
Run Block #14 | Pass Block #12
OL YDS #57 | Stuff Rate #40
Scoring Zone Off: #129
Defense
Power #60 | SP+ #35 | Grade #100
Def Success #90 | Explosivness #61
Rush Success #112 | Explosiveness #115
Tackling #127 | Run Def #108
Pass Success #60 | Explosiveness #24
Pass Rush #56 | Coverage #83
F7 Havoc #127 | DB Havoc #55
Scoring Zone Def #41
Power #60 | SP+ #35 | Grade #100
Def Success #90 | Explosivness #61
Rush Success #112 | Explosiveness #115
Tackling #127 | Run Def #108
Pass Success #60 | Explosiveness #24
Pass Rush #56 | Coverage #83
F7 Havoc #127 | DB Havoc #55
Scoring Zone Def #41
Roster
Team Talent #41 Blue Chips: 3% #65
Offense Talent #38 Defense Talent #55
Crootin: '25 Class #65 - 4 YR Class: #63
Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
Portal Class #71 - 12 players, 85 Avg
19% of Roster from Portal, 16% TY
62 New Players, 64% of '25 Roster #68
Team Talent #41 Blue Chips: 3% #65
Offense Talent #38 Defense Talent #55
Crootin: '25 Class #65 - 4 YR Class: #63
Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
Portal Class #71 - 12 players, 85 Avg
19% of Roster from Portal, 16% TY
62 New Players, 64% of '25 Roster #68
Scoring & Records
Scoring: 21.9 - 19.1 (18 - 26) in '24
Scoring at Home: 27 - 12 | Road: 16 - 28
OC: Zach Lujan - in his second season
DC: Tim McGarigle - in his second season
2025 Record: 5 - 4 (6 - 3 - 0) (B1G: 3 - 3)
2024 Record: 4 - 8 (4 - 8 - 0) (B1G: 2 - 7)
2023 Record: 8 - 5 (9 - 4 - 0) (B1G: 5 - 4)
4 Yr Record: (18 - 28) | 8 Yr Record: (40 - 53)
Scoring: 21.9 - 19.1 (18 - 26) in '24
Scoring at Home: 27 - 12 | Road: 16 - 28
OC: Zach Lujan - in his second season
DC: Tim McGarigle - in his second season
2025 Record: 5 - 4 (6 - 3 - 0) (B1G: 3 - 3)
2024 Record: 4 - 8 (4 - 8 - 0) (B1G: 2 - 7)
2023 Record: 8 - 5 (9 - 4 - 0) (B1G: 5 - 4)
4 Yr Record: (18 - 28) | 8 Yr Record: (40 - 53)
Notes
Have now won 4 straight, 3 in B1G play. Improving
Def shut out Purdue, Run Off great, Run Def good
QB Stone has been JAG- though, must game control
Good fight w/ Ducks but Off has zero expl
Top RB Cam Porter out for the season, ouch
Stone 4 Int vs Tulane, Run Off & Run Def awful
QB is Stone (SMU), no depth, Lausch retired
Can WR Wilde (FCS SDSU) bring hope?
DL is light, but has exp and some pass rush
CBs exp'd but avg, Safeties are good though
Have now won 4 straight, 3 in B1G play. Improving
Def shut out Purdue, Run Off great, Run Def good
QB Stone has been JAG- though, must game control
Good fight w/ Ducks but Off has zero expl
Top RB Cam Porter out for the season, ouch
Stone 4 Int vs Tulane, Run Off & Run Def awful
QB is Stone (SMU), no depth, Lausch retired
Can WR Wilde (FCS SDSU) bring hope?
DL is light, but has exp and some pass rush
CBs exp'd but avg, Safeties are good though
'25 Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.66 PPO
Good Run Success 48%
Bad Pass Success 41%
Poor Offensive Turnovers
Good OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Good when off Schedule 36%
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.66 PPO
Good Run Success 48%
Bad Pass Success 41%
Poor Offensive Turnovers
Good OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Good when off Schedule 36%
'25 Defense
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 43%
Great in Scoring Position 2.95 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 46%
Good Pass Def Success 38%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Bad Field Position
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Poor when Opp is off Schedule 33%
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 43%
Great in Scoring Position 2.95 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 46%
Good Pass Def Success 38%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Bad Field Position
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Poor when Opp is off Schedule 33%
Returning Prod
NW lost their '24 starting QB (10%) #113
Returning Production: 58% #55
Offense: 54% #76 | Defense: 62% #33
OL Prod: 66% #44, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2573 #87 | From Portal: 697 #56
Rush Prod: 77% #33 | Rec Prod: 51% #68
Def Front Seven: 64% - Secondary: 60%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 3.5 - 8.5
NW lost their '24 starting QB (10%) #113
Returning Production: 58% #55
Offense: 54% #76 | Defense: 62% #33
OL Prod: 66% #44, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2573 #87 | From Portal: 697 #56
Rush Prod: 77% #33 | Rec Prod: 51% #68
Def Front Seven: 64% - Secondary: 60%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 3.5 - 8.5
4 Year Overall
2025 SP+ Overall: #67 - Power Rating: #67
2024 SP+ Overall: #101 - Power Rating: #100
2023 SP+ Overall: #71 - Power Rating: #66
2022 SP+ Overall: #111
2025 SP+ Overall: #67 - Power Rating: #67
2024 SP+ Overall: #101 - Power Rating: #100
2023 SP+ Overall: #71 - Power Rating: #66
2022 SP+ Overall: #111
4 Year Offense
2025 SP+ Offense: #96 - Power Rating: #79
2024 SP+ Offense: #124 - Power Rating: #125
2023 SP+ Offense: #104 - Power Rating: #79
2022 SP+ Offense: #111
2025 SP+ Offense: #96 - Power Rating: #79
2024 SP+ Offense: #124 - Power Rating: #125
2023 SP+ Offense: #104 - Power Rating: #79
2022 SP+ Offense: #111
4 Year Defense
2025 SP+ Defense: #35 - Power Rating: #60
2024 SP+ Defense: #51 - Power Rating: #83
2023 SP+ Defense: #30 - Power Rating: #66
2022 SP+ Defense: #73
2025 SP+ Defense: #35 - Power Rating: #60
2024 SP+ Defense: #51 - Power Rating: #83
2023 SP+ Defense: #30 - Power Rating: #66
2022 SP+ Defense: #73