Northwestern Wildcats Football Schedule
Northwestern Wildcats hosts Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL, on Peacock. Northwestern Wildcats is 5-1. The 2026 Northwestern Wildcats football schedule has 12 games.
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| Opponent | Rutgers Scarlet Knights |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| Time (ET) | 12:00 PM ET |
| TV | Peacock |
| Venue | Ryan Field |
| City | Evanston, IL |
| Home or away | Home |
| Conference game | Yes |
What time does Northwestern Wildcats play?
Northwestern Wildcats hosts Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.
What channel is the Northwestern Wildcats game on?
Northwestern Wildcats vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, October 24, 2026 is on Peacock.
Where does Northwestern Wildcats play?
Northwestern Wildcats plays home games at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. Map
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Northwestern Wildcats football results
No. 25 Northwestern Wildcats beat Michigan State Spartans 24-21 on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits | BTN |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, September 19, 2026 | vs Colorado Buffaloes | Fox |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | at Indiana Hoosiers | Fox |
| Friday, October 2, 2026 | vs Penn State Nittany Lions | Fox |
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 | vs Ball State Cardinals | BTN |
| Saturday, October 17, 2026 | at Michigan State Spartans | Peacock |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights | Peacock |
More broadcasts are announced closer to each game.