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- EVANSTON, Ill. – Six Wildcats were named captains ahead of the 2026 season, Dan & Susan Jones Family Head Football Coach David Braun announced on Tuesday. - The six Northwestern captains for 2026 are linebacker Braydon Brus , offensive lineman Jackson Carsello , quarterback Aidan Chiles , defensive back Robert Fitzgerald , running back Joseph Himon II and wide receiver Griffin Wilde .

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- EVANSTON, Ill. – DB Robert Fitzgerald was named to the 2026 Bednarik Award Preseason Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced today. - Fitzgerald earns the distinction after a breakthrough 2025 campaign, which saw him earn All-Big Ten Second Team honors. - He recorded 115 total tackles (70 solo) with 6.0 tackles for loss, an interception, four passes broken up and a fumble recovery. - Fitzgerald is the leading Big Ten...

- Northwestern's offensive-line competition includes an experienced returning right-tackle option, Oklahoma State transfer Seegars as a candidate on the left side, and an Alabama transfer who improves the second unit's pedigree. - Kilbane was identified as the name to know at edge after becoming more powerful and emerging as a leader; Ohio State transfers add upside to the front despite limited prior snaps. - Weiler returns as an established upper-tier Big Ten receiver, while defensive back Josh Fussell was flagged as a potential breakout player with all-conference-level upside.