Northwestern Wildcats Football Uniform History
Below you can find each year of NCAA Football competition and the Football uniforms that Northwestern wore that year.
Northwestern Football Uniforms By Year
2025 Uniforms
2024 Uniforms
2023 Uniforms
Historical Northwestern Football Uniforms
2020 – 2024
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2015 – 2019
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2010 – 2014
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2005 – 2009
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2000 – 2004
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1995 – 1999
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1990 – 1994
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1985 – 1989
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1980 – 1984
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1975 – 1979
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1970 – 1974
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1965 – 1969
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1960 – 1964
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1955 – 1959
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1950 – 1954
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Northwestern Football Uniforms FAQs
What are the team colors for Northwestern's football uniforms?
Northwestern’s primary colors are Northwestern Purple and White, with black used in some alternate uniforms.
Has Northwestern introduced any special or alternate football uniforms?
Northwestern actively employs alternate uniforms as a core part of its football identity. From the Gothic set that ties into campus heritage to throwbacks and black and purple combos, their uniform strategy is one of the most varied in FBS football. Each season brings fresh, rotating combinations and typically one alternate uniform.
What combinations are typically worn for Northwestern’s home and away games?
Northwestern typically wears purple jerseys with white or purple pants and matching purple helmets at home. For away games, they usually go with white jerseys and white or purple pants, often paired with the same purple helmet.
Where can I view the history of Northwestern football uniforms?
You can find past football uniforms Northwestern has worn in the CFB Uniform Database, which tracks their uniform history from past games to present.