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2026 Northwestern Win Projections

Projected final record, from simulated seasons.

Updated Oct 22, 2026, 4:33 AM ET

Projected wins

7.9wins

Up0.4 from Week 6

Hasn't played yet this week
Since preseason
7.9
Up2.3 from 5.6
Season best
7.9
now
Season worst
5.6
preseason

Big Ten win projections

  1. Indiana6-110.1
  2. UCLA6-010.1
  3. Ohio State6-19.9
  4. Iowa5-19.4
  5. USC6-18.5
  6. Oregon4-28.0
  7. Northwestern (this team)5-17.9
  8. Nebraska5-27.2
  9. Wisconsin4-27.2
  10. Michigan4-27.0
  11. Washington4-36.3
  12. Penn State3-46.2
  13. Minnesota4-26.0
  14. Illinois3-35.3
  15. Purdue3-44.6
  16. Rutgers2-43.9
  17. Maryland2-53.3
  18. Michigan State2-53.1
2026 College Football Win Projections