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Northwestern

at Michigan State · Sat Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET

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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 Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 0
    91
    Aidan ChilesSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    83
    Nicco MarchiolRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 2
    65
    Ryan BoeRS SO
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RB
  1. 5
    91
    Caleb KomolafeRS JR
    Starter
  2. 27
    85
    Gavin SawchukGR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 6
    79
    Joseph Himon IIGR
WR-X
  1. 8
    91
    Hayden Eligon IIJR
    Starter
  2. 10
    80
    Ricky AhumaraezeRS JR
  3. 11
    67
    Keaton ReinkeFR
WR-Z
  1. 17
    91
    Griffin WildeSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 3
    72
    Frank Covey IVRS JR
  3. 14
    72
    Dube EnongeneRS FR
SLOT
  1. 19
    86
    Drew WagnerJR
    Starter
  2. 87
    71
    Carson GroveRS SO
TE
  1. 86
    91
    Alex HonigGR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 41
    70
    Robby PreckelSO
  3. 83
    67
    Blake Van BurenGR
LT
  1. 74
    85
    Grant SeagrenRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 78
    79
    Trey BoydRS FR
LG
  1. 71
    85
    Dennis RahouskiRS SO
    Starter
  2. 75
    79
    Arkel AnugwomRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 65
    79
    Jackson CarselloGR
    Starter
  2. 64
    79
    Anthony BirsaRS JR
RG
  1. 77
    85
    Idrys CottonRS SO
    Starter
  2. 67
    73
    Jace BorcherdingRS SO
RT
  1. 73
    85
    Deuce McGuireRS SR
    Starter
  2. 76
    79
    Michael O'ConnellRS FR

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Next game kickoff time

Northwestern Wildcats plays Michigan State away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachDavid Braunsince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorChip Kelly
Defensive CoordinatorTim McGarigle

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
35.4
Yards/G
437.4
Pass Yds/G
234.4
Rush Yds/G
203.0
TO Margin
0
3rd Down %
40.35%
Total TD
21
Sacks
8
TFL
19
INT
6
Team Analysis
WHY #26 IN WS POWER

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; no résumé adjustment from 2026 results yet. How we rank · not a betting line.

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Updated Oct 15, 2026 · Data from public sources

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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 October 15, 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 October 15, 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 questions

Who is Northwestern's starting quarterback?
Aidan Chiles is the projected starting quarterback for Northwestern as of October 15, 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 October 15, 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 Michigan State away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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

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, Daniel Anderson, Marcus Romain

Defense

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

DT: Brendan Flakes, Dylan Roberts, Tanner Jumpp

DT: Tyler Gant, Mason Mayne, Landon Lauter

DE: Jamaal Johnson, Dominic Kirks, Jonah Hayes

WLB: Braydon Brus, Matthew Smith, Payton Roth

MLB: Kobie McKinzie, Jack Sadowsky V, Miles Crutchley

CB: Ore Adeyi, Timi Oke

SS: Robert Fitzgerald, Alijah Jones

FS: Jon Jon Stevens Jr.

CB: Montae Pate, Marquet Dorsey Jr.

NB: Sean Martin

RES: Migo Jackson, Glory Stephen-Wangboje, Ezomo Oratokhai, Luke Dehnicke, Chris Petrucci

RES: Troy Regovich, Nigel Glover, Chase Farrell, Callen Campbell, Braden Turner

RES: Seth Valeri, Jason Reynolds II, Qayvier Johnson, Max Mohring, Jacob Miller

RES: David Anchondo, Tom McGlinchey, Jaden McDuffie, Damon Walters, 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