Colorado Buffaloes vs Northwestern Wildcats
Drive chart
Drives
End of Half
Punt- Field Goal
- Interception
- Field Goal
- Punt
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLO | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| NU | 7 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 41 |
Who won: Northwestern 41-7
The Northwestern Wildcats beat the Colorado Buffaloes 41-7 on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. The Northwestern outscored the Colorado 14-0 in the 2nd quarter. Aidan Chiles led the Northwestern in passing yards (17/22, 241 YDS, 3 TD). Julian Lewis led the Colorado in passing yards (19/29, 168 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT).
Team stats
COLONU 181st Downs21
4-123rd down efficiency5-13
0-34th down efficiency1-1
348Total Yards423
168Passing241
19/29Comp/Att17/22
5.8Yards per pass11.0
180Rushing182
33Rushing Attempts51
5.5Yards per rush3.6
9-80Penalties8-60
4Turnovers1
2Fumbles lost1
2Interceptions thrown0
23:07Possession36:53
