Northwestern 2024 Football Schedule, Record, Results
Published 7:44 am Saturday, August 10, 2024
A matchup versus Michigan on November 23 is what stands out when looking at the Northwestern Wildcats’ college football schedule in 2024. See below to find dates and times for every game.
Watch college football, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial.
2024 Northwestern Game and TV Schedule
| Opponent | Date/Time | Score/Tickets | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | August 31 | 3:30 PM ET | Get tickets for this game at StubHub | BTN (Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) |
| Duke | September 6 | 9:00 PM ET | Get tickets for this game at StubHub | Fox Sports 1 (Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) |
| Eastern Illinois (FCS) | September 14 | 7:30 PM ET | Get tickets for this game at StubHub | BTN (Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) |
| @ Washington | September 21 | 1:00 PM ET | Get tickets for this game at StubHub | TBA |
| Indiana | October 5 | 1:00 PM ET | Get tickets for this game at StubHub | TBA |
| @ Maryland | October 11 | 8:00 PM ET | Get tickets for this game at StubHub | FOX (Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) |
| Wisconsin | October 19 | 1:00 PM ET | Get tickets for this game at StubHub | TBA |
| @ Iowa | October 26 | 3:30 PM ET | Get tickets for this game at StubHub | TBA |
| @ Purdue | November 2 | 1:00 PM ET | Get tickets for this game at StubHub | TBA |
| Ohio State | November 16 | 1:00 PM ET | Get tickets for this game at StubHub | TBA |
| @ Michigan | November 23 | 1:00 PM ET | Get tickets for this game at StubHub | TBA |
| Illinois | November 30 | 1:00 PM ET | Get tickets for this game at StubHub | TBA |
Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.
Northwestern 2024 Strength of Schedule
- The Wildcats will face the sixth-toughest schedule in college football, based on their opponents’ combined win total last year (88).
- Northwestern is playing the 12th-toughest schedule this season (based on its opponents’ projected win total this year).
- Based on their Big Ten opponents’ combined win total last season (71), the Wildcats have the third-toughest conference schedule in college football.
- In 2024, Northwestern will face eight teams that had winning records last season, including five that won nine or more games, while facing one squad that picked up three or fewer wins a season ago.
- The Wildcats will see eight teams on their schedule this year that made a bowl game in 2023.
Catch football hockey action all year long on ESPN+.
Northwestern Stat Insights (2023)
- The Wildcats ranked 10th-worst in total offense (303.9 yards per game) last season, but they played slightly better on defense, ranking 36th with 340.8 yards allowed per game.
- Northwestern sported the 106th-ranked scoring offense last season (22.1 points per game), and it was less effective defensively, ranking 94th-worst with 22.5 points allowed per game.
- The Wildcats ranked 96th in passing yards last year (202 per game), but they thrived on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 15th-best in FBS with 182.9 passing yards allowed per game.
- Northwestern ranked 13th-worst in rushing offense (101.9 rushing yards per game) last season, but it played better on defense, ranking 80th with 157.8 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- Northwestern owned the third-best turnover margin in college football last season at +13, forcing 22 turnovers (25th in FBS) while turning it over nine times (sixth in FBS).
Get tickets for any college football game this season at Vivid Seats.
