Against Power Conference opponents, Northwestern's defense is allowing just 16.8 points per game, the 8th-best mark nationally (min. 5 games).

Dating back to last season, Northwestern RB Caleb Komolafe has totaled 12 touchdowns in his last 12 games. This season, Komolafe is averaging 6.3 yards per carry, the 9th-highest mark among Power Conference rushers (min. 80 att.).

Northwestern LB Braydon Brus has recorded 10.5 tackles for loss this season. He is one of only two Power Conference linebackers to record a TFL in every game this season, joining Wake Forest’s Langston Hardy.

Northwestern wins its 34th straight Big Ten Conference game behind Olivia Bent-Cole's three goals.

Over the last two combined seasons, there are just three Big Ten receivers to have 100+ receptions for an average of 13+ yards per catch: KJ Duff (Rutgers) - 102 rec, 17.9 ypc Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) - 139 rec, 16.9 ypc Griffin Wilde (Northwestern) - 101 rec, 13.5 ypc

Northwestern overcame an eight point, 4th quarter deficit at Michigan State, marking its first road Big Ten win when trailing by at least eight points in the 4th quarter since a 29-28 victory at Minnesota in 2010.

Northwestern is making its first trip to Michigan State since the 2020 season, having won three of its last four games against the Spartans.

Northwestern WR Griffin Wilde has recorded 95 catches for 1,305 yards over his first 18 career games in the Big Ten. He is the first Big Ten receiver to post at least those numbers over his first 18 career games since the late Rondale Moore at Purdue (158 rec, 1,761 yds).

Northwestern’s defense is allowing an average of 16.2 points per game this season, which ranks 22nd nationally.

Happy Homecoming 🏡 The ‘Cats host Ball State today at 11:30 am CT.

Northwestern currently ranks seventh in the Big Ten in TV viewership this season 📺