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Northwestern

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Starters

  1. QBAidan Chiles
  2. RBCaleb Komolafe
  3. WRHayden Eligon II
  4. TEAlex Honig
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 0
    91
    Aidan ChilesSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    82
    Nicco MarchiolRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 2
    64
    Ryan BoeRS SO
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Defense starters

  1. LDEMichael Kilbane
  2. LDTBrendan Flakes
  3. RDTTyler Gant
  4. RDEJamaal Johnson
  5. WLBBraydon Brus
  6. MLBKobie McKinzie
  7. LCBOre Adeyi
  8. SSJon Jon Stevens Jr.
  9. FSDamon Walters
  10. RCBMontae Pate
  11. NBBraden Turner
RB
  1. 5
    91
    Caleb KomolafeRS JR
    Starter
  2. 27
    85
    Gavin SawchukGR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 6
    78
    Joseph Himon IIGR
WR-X
  1. 8
    91
    Hayden Eligon IIJR
    Starter
  2. 10
    79
    Ricky AhumaraezeRS JR
  3. 11
    66
    Keaton ReinkeFR

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Next game kickoff time

Northwestern Wildcats plays Iowa at home on Sat, Nov 7. Kickoff time not announced yet.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the Northwestern depth chart so far in Week 9. Last changes: Week 7

Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachDavid Braunsince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorChip Kelly
Defensive CoordinatorTim McGarigle
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
33.6
Yards/G
438.1
Pass Yds/G
237.3
Rush Yds/G
200.9
TO Margin
4
3rd Down %
45.54%
Total TD
31
Sacks
13
TFL
32
INT
8
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #25 IN WS POWER
Results this season-2.5 pts

Lost to Oregon Ducks in week 9.

2025 SP+: 7.8

85%

Roster talent: 56th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #52 national

6%

Returning production: 89%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −2.5 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

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14 adds in two-deep · avg 86 OVR · top add: A. Honig (TE, 91, from UConn)

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Northwestern Wildcats transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

11 transfers on the Northwestern depth chart, 7 projected to start. Tap a name for the player page.

Northwestern Starting Quarterback

Northwestern Wildcats starting lineup

Northwestern starting lineup: QB Aidan Chiles, RB Caleb Komolafe, WR-X Hayden Eligon II, TE Alex Honig. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Aidan Chiles is the projected starting quarterback for Northwestern as of November 1, 2026. Nicco Marchiol is listed second.

Northwestern also projects Caleb Komolafe at running back, Hayden Eligon II at wide receiver and Alex Honig at tight end.

The full Northwestern Wildcats two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Aidan Chiles · QBCaleb Komolafe · RBHayden Eligon II · WR-XAlex Honig · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Northwestern's starting quarterback?
Aidan Chiles is the projected starting quarterback for Northwestern as of November 1, 2026. Nicco Marchiol is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Northwestern?
Caleb Komolafe is the projected starter at running back for Northwestern, with Gavin Sawchuk listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Northwestern?
Hayden Eligon II is the projected starter at wide receiver for Northwestern, with Ricky Ahumaraeze listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Northwestern?
Alex Honig is the projected starter at tight end for Northwestern, with Robby Preckel listed second.
When was the Northwestern Wildcats depth chart last updated?
The Northwestern Wildcats depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Northwestern's record last season?
Northwestern Wildcats finished 7-6 (4-5 in Big Ten play).
When does Northwestern Wildcats play next?
Northwestern Wildcats plays Iowa at home on Sat, Nov 7. Kickoff time not announced yet.
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Full Northwestern roster

Every player on the Northwestern Wildcats depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Hayden Eligon II, Ricky Ahumaraeze, Keaton Reinke

WR: Griffin Wilde, Frank Covey IV, Dube Enongene

WR: Drew Wagner, Carson Grove, Chase Farrell

LT: Grant Seagren, Trey Boyd

LG: Dennis Rahouski, Arkel Anugwom

C: Jackson Carsello, Anthony Birsa

RG: Idrys Cotton, Jace Borcherding

RT: Deuce McGuire, Michael O'Connell

TE: Alex Honig, Robby Preckel, Blake Van Buren

QB: Aidan Chiles, Nicco Marchiol, Ryan Boe

RB: Caleb Komolafe, Gavin Sawchuk, Joseph Himon II, Marcus Romain

Defense

DE: Michael Kilbane, Caden O'Rourke, Jack Trautmann

DT: Brendan Flakes, Migo Jackson, Dylan Roberts, Tanner Jumpp

DT: Tyler Gant, Mason Mayne, Troy Regovich, Landon Lauter

DE: Jamaal Johnson, Dominic Kirks, Jonah Hayes

WLB: Braydon Brus, Miles Crutchley, Matthew Smith

MLB: Kobie McKinzie, Jack Sadowsky V, Payton Roth, Nigel Glover

CB: Ore Adeyi, Timi Oke

SS: Jon Jon Stevens Jr., Alijah Jones

FS: Damon Walters

CB: Montae Pate, Marquet Dorsey Jr.

NB: Braden Turner, Sean Martin

RES: Amare Jordan, Callen Campbell, Ezomo Oratokhai, Luke Dehnicke, Chris Petrucci

RES: David Anchondo, Jason Reynolds II, Qayvier Johnson, Max Mohring, Jacob Miller

RES: Robert Fitzgerald, Daniel Anderson, Josh Fussell

Special Teams

PT: Nikola Dugandzic, Marko Dubak

PK: Jackson Kleather, Noah Sur, Henry Helms

KO: Noah Sur, Henry Helms

LS: Evan Boutorwick, Jack Florentine

H: Henry Helms, Marko Dubak

PR: Drew Wagner, Carson Grove

KR: Joseph Himon II, Gavin Sawchuk