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Northwestern vs Colorado
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Northwestern Wildcats | 2 | Northwestern leads |
 Colorado Buffaloes | 1 |
Meetings since 1951: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
2-1 Regular season
2-1 Last 3
28-25 Avg score
1 Longest Northwestern win run
Biggest Northwestern win 41-7 in 2026, a 34-point margin.
Biggest Northwestern loss 7-55 in 1978, a 48-point margin.
Every Northwestern vs Colorado meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Northwestern win | Evanston | 41-7 |
| 1978 | Colorado win | Boulder | 7-55 |
| 1951 | Northwestern win | Evanston | 35-14 |
Scores from the Northwestern perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1951.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Northwestern Wildcats lead the series since 1951, 2-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Northwestern and Colorado meet.
How to watch Northwestern vs Colorado
When Northwestern and Colorado are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Northwestern radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Northwestern vs Colorado time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Northwestern this season
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Northwestern vs Colorado: the essentials
Northwestern Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Big 12 (Power 4). Northwestern Wildcats lead the series since 1951, 2-1. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Northwestern vs Colorado head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Northwestern Wildcats team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Colorado against the whole conference, see Colorado vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Northwestern and Colorado?
Northwestern Wildcats lead the series since 1951, 2-1. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch Northwestern vs Colorado?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Northwestern and Colorado in the same conference?
No. Northwestern plays in the Big Ten. Colorado plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.