Season-final Elo for all four rated units. These are the opponent-strength values every player performance against Northwestern (MN) is judged with.
| Season | Rush Offense | Pass Offense | Rush Defense | Pass Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 910 | 1036 | 1041 | 1095 |
| 2024 | 949 | 1086 | 1056 | 1064 |
| 2023 | 894 | 1062 | 1109 | 1045 |
| 2022 | 928 | 1016 | 1112 | 1057 |
| 2021 | 932 | 994 | 1134 | 1046 |
| 2020 | 969 | 1010 | 1201 | 1072 |
| 2019 | 988 | 1011 | 1218 | 1083 |
| 2018 | 965 | 1024 | 1244 | 1113 |
| 2017 | 1013 | 1024 | 1245 | 1116 |
| 2016 | 1070 | 1061 | 1250 | 1112 |
| 2015 | 1120 | 1067 | 1252 | 1122 |
| 2014 | 1146 | 1098 | 1205 | 1093 |
| 2013 | 1112 | 1103 | 1182 | 1072 |
| 2012 | 1136 | 1090 | 1134 | 1074 |
| 2011 | 1084 | 1082 | 1105 | 1076 |