Colorado Buffaloes to face Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field

The Colorado Buffaloes (2-0) are scheduled to face the Northwestern Wildcats (1-0) at Ryan Field on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on FOX and available via streaming on Fubo.

Colorado enters the matchup following a 52-21 victory over Weber State, led by quarterback Julian Lewis, who recorded 366 yards and four touchdowns. The Buffaloes previously secured a narrow 14-13 win against Georgia Tech.

Northwestern is coming off a 34-18 win against South Dakota State, where quarterback Aidan Chiles threw for 273 yards and one touchdown. The Wildcats finished the previous season with a 7-6 record and a bowl game victory against Central Michigan.