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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 .

- QB: After reading such an impressive pre-season rundown on a Cats opponent, I wonder if we should seek to cancel the game and avoid embarrassment.

- Coaching: @mshelton33 was at today's press conference and files this notebook feature.

- 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...

- TE: “Looking forward to playing with a new group of guys in a new pro-style offense.” Get to know TE Luke Dehnicke

- 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.

- QB: “This place has reinstilled for me what it means to love football.” Get to know QB Nicco Marchiol

- QB/OL: Head coach David Braun addressed the media after the start of fall camp, followed by quarterback Aidan Chiles and center Jackson Carsello.

- RB: Northwestern running back Caleb Komolafe leads a deep and talented running back room for new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.

- WR/LB: The third of WildcatReport's series of 10 questions that will define Northwestern's 2026 season.

- Pick/market: “Going 1-0, every day.” Get to know RB Mar'Kel Porter

- WR: Northwestern enters the 2026 season returning much of its wide receiver production from last year.