Northwestern football prepares for matchup against Colorado Buffaloes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Northwestern Wildcats will host the Colorado Buffaloes on September 19, 2026. This game is projected as the final contest on the lakefill for Northwestern. Colorado struggled in the 2025 season, finishing with a 3-9 record, and faces challenges as they look to improve under head coach Deion Sanders. Key players include quarterback Julian Lewis, who showed promise as a freshman in limited play, and standout receiver Danny Scudero, who led the FBS in receiving yards last season.
- •Colorado finished 2025 with a 3-9 record and 1-8 in Big 12.
- •Julian Lewis is set to be the starting quarterback for Colorado.
- •Danny Scudero led the FBS with 1,297 receiving yards in 2025.
- •Colorado's defense received significant reinforcements via transfers.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Northwestern Football Know Your Opponent: Colorado Buffaloes
"The Wildcats will play presumably their final game on the lakefill.
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