Northwestern wide receiver Griffin Wilde (L) and quarterback Aidan Chiles (R) speak to media following the Wildcats' 42-14 win over Rutgers on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
In Northwestern's dominant 42-14 victory over Rutgers on Saturday, Wilde delivered another outstanding performance, hauling in nine receptions for 133 yards and a touchdown.
Advertisement Through seven games this season, Wilde has recorded 39 receptions for 615 yards and four touchdowns, averaging nearly 16 yards per catch.
During the 2025 season, Wilde recorded 71 receptions for 880 yards and eight touchdowns, earning third-team All-Big Ten honors.
At some point, Wilde deserves to be recognized for what he is: one of the most complete receivers in the conference.