Northwestern Football 2026 Season Predictions

Ahead of Northwestern’s season opener against South Dakota State, Zach is joined by Sports Illustrated’s Kevin Sweeney to make a handful of predictions for the Wildcats season. The pair talks about their excitement for the new stadium, as well as the units on the team that they feel particularly excited to see out on the field. They also discuss potential pressure points and areas of weakness before making their predictions for Northwestern’s final record. Finally, they briefly discuss teams they like in the Big Ten and what their national championship predictions are. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.