Northwestern Wildcats 2027 Schedule & Opponents
The 2027 Northwestern Wildcats schedule includes home games against Holy Cross (FCS), East Carolina, Maryland, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Washington; road games at Colorado, Illinois, Rutgers, UCLA, Wisconsin. 12 of 12 games are confirmed as of September 3, 2026.
2027 opponents (12 of 12 confirmed)
Home games (7)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross (FCS) | Non-conference | September 4, 2027 | Confirmed |
| East Carolina | Non-conference | September 18, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Maryland | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Michigan State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Nebraska | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Ohio State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Washington | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Confirmed = officially announced by the school or conference. Projected = reported or expected but not yet announced. TBA = the slot exists but the opponent or details are still open.
Northwestern Wildcats 2027 schedule FAQ
Who does Northwestern play in 2027?
Northwestern has 12 games on the 2027 schedule so far: home games against Holy Cross (FCS), East Carolina, Maryland, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Washington; road games at Colorado, Illinois, Rutgers, UCLA, Wisconsin. 12 are officially confirmed.
How many home games does Northwestern have in 2027?
Northwestern currently has 7 home games and 5 road games on the 2027 schedule. Counts change as remaining games are announced.
How many conference games does Northwestern play in 2027?
9 of the 2027 games listed for Northwestern are Big Ten conference games; the rest are non-conference matchups the school scheduled itself.
When will the 2027 Northwestern schedule be finalized?
Non-conference games are contracted years in advance and are usually the first rows confirmed. Big Ten opponents are set when the conference releases its 2027 schedule, and kickoff dates and times follow later. Rows on this page move from projected or to-be-announced to confirmed as each game is officially announced.
Which 2027 Northwestern games are not confirmed yet?
Every 2027 game listed for Northwestern is confirmed as of September 3, 2026.
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Data updated: September 3, 2026