Northwestern Wildcats#- · DL Jake Saunders
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- Former player
Jake Saunders played DL for Northwestern. In the 2020 season he had 14 tackles and 1 sack over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Jake Saunders career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NU | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | NU | 8 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | NU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 14 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2018 to 2020. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Jake Saunders: Northwestern DL profile and stats
Jake Saunders is a DL for Northwestern. This profile tracks Jake Saunders's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Northwestern roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Northwestern sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Jake Saunders in the news
All newsPreviewBall State at Northwestern: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Ball State visits Northwestern at Ryan Field. Kickoff is 12:30 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapNorthwestern beat Penn State 34-13 (Week 5, 2026)Northwestern beat Penn State 34-13 at Ryan Field. Now Northwestern is 3-1, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Penn State is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-02RecapNorthwestern beat Colorado 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Now Northwestern is 2-0, and Colorado is 2-1.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jake Saunders play for?
Jake Saunders plays for Northwestern at DL.
What position does Jake Saunders play?
Jake Saunders is a DL for Northwestern.